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BWG Associes

Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : France


BWG Associes

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About

Provided by BWG Associes

bwg offers guidance to its clients combining the utmost discipline of corporate law firms with the proper understanding of what is at stake in family law crisis, in order to find unique solutions for each specific individual.

A true family law firm, we strive to meet the highest standards of quality and technicality, while cultivating a profound human approach to the complex and changing realities of families, in a global environment.

With a strong team of 8 partners and 15 associates, all dedicated to family law, bwg offers local and international advice to individuals, families and trusts, and litigates on all aspects of divorce and family law, from complex financial matters to future arrangements for the children with a particular emphasis on international family and estate law.

Clients (4)

  • Individuals
  • Families
  • Trustees
  • Family businesses

Industries (11)

  • Divorce
  • Succession/Estate
  • Marriage agreements and postnuptial agreements
  • Custody
  • Relocation
  • Wrongful removal of children
  • Guardianship
  • Civil partnerships
  • Cohabitation
  • Filiation and adoption
  • Recognition and enforcement

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Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth - France

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
BWG Associes is considered a leading firm for family law matters. It is often sought after by high net worth clients to act in divorce, separation and children's proceedings.

Strengths

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  • They are second-to-none in relation to the France but also have detailed knowledge of other European jurisdictions which is invaluable where the parties may spend time in a number of different places.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • BWG Associes are extremely good in Paris, do great national work in the country and also have a great international offering. They are my top firm for family matters with an international lens.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Isabelle Rein-Lescastereyres
    Band 1Isabelle Rein-Lescastereyres

    Isabelle Rein-Lescastereyres

    Isabelle Rein-Lescastereyres is highly sought after to advise on complex cross-border family matters. These include divorce settlements, prenuptial agreements and separation of assets.
    • Isabelle Rein-Lescastereyres is completely amazing. She is my first choice on the other side. She is very smart, very reliable. I would go to her for my own divorce.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Isabelle Rein-Lescastereyres is my stand-out. She is extremely good. Isabelle is very dynamic in her thinking, and is very good on cases involving children as well as money disputes.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Rahima Nato-Kalfane
    Band 2Rahima Nato-Kalfane

    Rahima Nato-Kalfane

    Rahima Nato-Kalfane is well known for representing high net worth clients in international divorce and children's matters.
    • Rahima Nato-Kalfane is very technical, calm under pressure and very commercially minded, while also being very client-focused.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Rahima Nato-Kalfane is sophisticated and very knowledgeable about this field and also good on cross-border matters.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at BWG Associes (2)

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    Isabelle Rein-Lescastereyres

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth

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    Rahima Nato-Kalfane

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth

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