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CMS Pasquier Ciulla Marquet Pastor Svara & Gazo joined the CMS network in April 2017. Since then, the firm combines a deep understanding of the local market with a global overview, collaborating with 80+ offices in 45+ countries, with over 5,000 lawyers worldwide.
Our firm, founded by three members, has now grown to one of the largest in Monaco, with over sixty professionals, including six Avocats Associés Monégasques, over 40 associates, experts in Monegasque and international law, and a professional support team.
We are strongly anchored in the Monegasque market and well familiar with the particularity and diversity of its economy. The firm is structured around seven areas of expertise: Banking & Finance, Business Law, Real Estate & Construction, Employment, Tax, Private Clients and Criminal Law. If the matter at hand raises issues of various areas of law, the teams coordinate internally, making our firm a one-stop-shop for all legal questions of our clients. Our partners and associates are genuine experts in their fields, providing the clients with sharp advice and specific solutions.
We are proud of our firm’s culture, which puts our values at the heart of what we do. We’re diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture in which every one of our people can maximise their potential and thrive.
Chambers Review
CMS is a leading law firm in Monaco, with a strong reputation among clients from the banking sector for advice on contentious and transactional matters. The firm is also highly regarded for employment law matters and real estate issues. CMS additionally advises clients on tax law mandates, corporate restructuring and white-collar crime disputes. The team has experience in regulatory compliance and bank guarantee issues.
Work Highlights
- CMS acted for the majority shareholders of Radio Riviera SAM on its sale to RR Media.
Strengths
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"We were very satisfied with CMS's support and advice."
"The team has all the answers to all the questions."
"CMS offered deep analysis of the tasks and the situation."
"I thought the team were very good - organised and diligent."
"The firm provides excellent communication and interpersonal skills."
"We were very satisfied with CMS's support and advice."
"The team has all the answers to all the questions."
"CMS offered deep analysis of the tasks and the situation."
"I thought the team were very good - organised and diligent."
"The firm provides excellent communication and interpersonal skills."
Notable Practitioners
Emeline Elbaz-Mondeux handles a range of commercial matters, including debt recovery, regulatory compliance and M&A transactions.
"She is one of our go-to lawyers here locally. She is excellent and I think she is first rate."
Olivier Marquet frequently advises clients from the banking industry on a range of matters, including contentious mandates and internal reorganisations. He also assists clients with financing matters in the real estate sector, as well as representing defendants in white-collar crime litigation.
"Olivier Marquet is a very competent lawyer with extensive knowledge in many fields. He is always available and supportive and provides very close follow-up of the issues."
"Olivier Marquet is extremely competent, serious and reliable in his approach to his work."
Sophie Marquet is regarded as a leading individual for employment law matters in Monaco. She assists with contract negotiations, restructurings and employment litigation. She also has experience in real estate matters, including property management mandates and lease agreements.
"Sophie Marquet was extremely responsive and went beyond what was expected to get the case done."
"Sophie Marquet is a clear leader in her field."
"Sometimes the matters are quite urgent and she is always available when needed. We appreciate her ability to support us no matter the subject."
Stephan Pastor assists clients with contractual and compliance matters, often in the real estate sector. He is also well versed in M&A and contentious mandates.
"Beyond the excellence of the work, I would like to highlight the diplomacy of Stephan Pastor backed by a very great firmness in the treatment of the cases. Stephan knows how to find and implement rational proposals."
"He provided a good overview."
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