Sophie Marquet
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About
Provided by Sophie Marquet
Practice Areas
Sophie Marquet is one of the founding partners of CMS Monaco and head of the Real Estate & Construction team, as well as head of the Employment team with about 17 years of experience.
On the real estate front, Sophie leads a strong practice focused on all matters having an underlying real estate asset, both in litigation and counselling contexts. She provides advice to Monegasque and international clients, including investors, landlords and tenants for both commercial and residential real estate, as well as owners for their renovation and construction projects, including getting necessary condominium authorizations. She also assists property developers in real estate audits. The team led by Sophie is also present in urbanistic matters.
Regarding her employment expertise, Sophie offers employers litigation and strategic advice on all matters relating to handling labour relations (assessing termination options and settlements, drafting tailored employment contracts, setting complex remuneration packages and incentives, addressing non-compete and non-solicit matters, securing confidentiality agreements). She also assists employers with collective relations with staff representatives and unions in particular in employment-related matters arising from mergers, acquisitions, sales and restructuring operations.
Professional Memberships
STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practioners)
American Bar Association
IBA (International Bar Association)
Chambers Review
Europe
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."