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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.

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What the Team is Known For

CMS Pasquier Ciulla Marquet Pastor & Svara 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 Pasquier Ciulla Marquet Pastor & Svara 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

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  • CMS Pasquier Ciulla Marquet Pastor & Svara advised SAM EAGLE on the acquisition of part of the business of BAC MONACO.

Strengths

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  • They have excellent expertise in Monegasque law.

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  • The various lawyers and counsels involved were actively and effectively mobilised to answer urgent questions.

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  • I would highlight the firm's high technical level, knowledge of the local market, quality of work, proactivity and follow-up as well as their respect for deadlines and quality of solutions.

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  • It has been a very fruitful relationship; they did an excellent job representing us.

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  • The lawyers at CMS are very commercially minded; their counsel is well-aligned from a legal perspective and a commercial one as well.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • SpotlightEmeline Elbaz-Mondeux
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    Emeline Elbaz-Mondeux

    Emeline Elbaz-Mondeux handles a range of commercial matters, including debt recovery, regulatory compliance and M&A transactions.
    • Emeline Elbaz-Mondeux is a pleasure to work with; she is very proactive and very professional.

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  • SpotlightOlivier Marquet
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    Olivier Marquet

    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.
    • He takes the time to fully understand his client's issues and creates a strong climate of trust.

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    • Olivier is an excellent lawyer with excellent listening skills and is constantly looking for effective solutions.

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  • SpotlightSophie Marquet
    SpotlightSophie Marquet

    Sophie Marquet

    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.
    • She is very skilled and is more than a legal professional but a commercial business partner.

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  • SpotlightStephan Pastor
    SpotlightStephan Pastor

    Stephan Pastor

    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.

    • He provided a great oversight to the case as well as representation in court, with successful results. He is always very interesting to talk to.

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