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Stephan Pastor

Managing Partner

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Stephan Pastor

Managing Partner

Contact
CMS Pasquier Ciulla & Marquet
Villa des Cigognes
17 rue Louis Aureglia
BP 450
98012 Monaco Cedex
Monaco
Languages French, English, Italian

Stephan Pastor is the Managing Partner of CMS Monaco and head of the Business Law team.

Recognised as a leading practitioner by independent international directories, Stephan assists his clients in all aspects of Monegasque business law. He provides strategic advice on a wide range of matters, including compliance, corporate law, M&A transactions, legal audits and due diligence and data protection. His expertise also includes corporate tax law and criminal proceedings. He has been involved in many significant cases on the Monegasque market.

Stephan is also involved in high-stakes cross-border contentious matters. Having a strong track record in all areas of civil and commercial litigation, he successfully represents a large spectrum of international companies, firms and individuals before the Monegasque Courts.

Prior to joining the firm, Stephan was a lawyer at some of the largest law firms in Paris.

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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.

Chambers & Partners 2024 : General Business Law (Monaco)

I am very happy with Stephan's service and impressed with his ability to break down complex issues into simple actionable points to move things forward and get deals done.

Chambers & Partners 2023 : General Business Law (Monaco)

Stephan Pastor and senior associate Daniel Goldenbaum are excellent civil lawyers, both are forward thinking, always look for a solution to an issue and are not afraid of giving practical business advice.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 : Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Monaco)

Stephan Pastor enters the rankings following impressive feedback, with one interviewee underlining that he is "very good at going the extra mile," while another describes him as "very articulate and clear in how he presents his thoughts."

Chambers & Partners 2022 : General Business Law (Monaco)

Emeline Elbaz-Mondeux has day-to-day conduct of our case under the supervision of Stephan Pastor. Both are very able, provide clear and concise and strategic advice. They completely understand our “end game” and go above and beyond to ensure that is achieved.

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 : Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Monaco)

Both Stephan Pastor and Emeline Elbaz-Mondeux have proven to be willing to provide quick and sound advice when needed (particularly in times when time is of the essence). They have both proven to be efficient and respond well to urgency.

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 : Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Monaco)

Stephan Pastor is excellent in all Monegasque matters contentious including regulatory matters or non-contentious – a safe pair of hands.

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 : Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Monaco)

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.

Chambers & Partners 2024 : General Business Law (Monaco)

I am very happy with Stephan's service and impressed with his ability to break down complex issues into simple actionable points to move things forward and get deals done.

Chambers & Partners 2023 : General Business Law (Monaco)

Stephan Pastor and senior associate Daniel Goldenbaum are excellent civil lawyers, both are forward thinking, always look for a solution to an issue and are not afraid of giving practical business advice.

Legal 500 EMEA 2023 : Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Monaco)

Stephan Pastor enters the rankings following impressive feedback, with one interviewee underlining that he is "very good at going the extra mile," while another describes him as "very articulate and clear in how he presents his thoughts."

Chambers & Partners 2022 : General Business Law (Monaco)

Emeline Elbaz-Mondeux has day-to-day conduct of our case under the supervision of Stephan Pastor. Both are very able, provide clear and concise and strategic advice. They completely understand our “end game” and go above and beyond to ensure that is achieved.

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 : Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Monaco)

Both Stephan Pastor and Emeline Elbaz-Mondeux have proven to be willing to provide quick and sound advice when needed (particularly in times when time is of the essence). They have both proven to be efficient and respond well to urgency.

Legal 500 EMEA 2022 : Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Monaco)

Stephan Pastor is excellent in all Monegasque matters contentious including regulatory matters or non-contentious – a safe pair of hands.

Legal 500 EMEA 2021 : Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Monaco)

Publications

  • Monegasque Company Law and M&A: Balancing Tradition and Innovation, Chambers and Partners Expert Focus (2023)
  • International Debt Collection in Monaco: Opportunities and Challenges, Chambers and Partners Expert Focus (2023)
  • Doing Business in Monaco, Legal500 (2022 - 2023)
  • Chambers and Partners Corporate M&A Global Practice Guide - Monaco chapter (2019 - 2023)
  • Are electronic signatures well-regulated?, Monaco Economie (2023)
  • Interview with the Managing Partners, The Legal 500 (2023)
  • LexGTDT Market Intelligence: Dispute Resolution - Monaco chapter (2021 - 2023)
  • The Law Reviews: The Real Estate Investment Structure Taxation Review – Monaco chapter (2021 - 2023)
  • Chambers and Partners Corporate Tax Global Practice Guide - Monaco chapter (2022)
  • Legal requirements of life insurance an alternative form of investment, Banking & Finance - Monaco (2019 - 2020)
  • ICOs: an innovative unidentified object for European regulators?, Banking & Finance - Monaco (2018 - 2019)
  • Fostering innovation to meet contemporary challenges, Banking & Finance - Monaco (2018 - 2019)
  • Getting The Deal Through: Banking Regulation - Monaco chapter (2018)
  • Getting The Deal Through: Private Banking Wealth Management - Monaco chapter (2018)
  • Article L.511-33 of the Monetary and Financial Code no longer holds any secrets for the Court of Revision, Banking & Finance - Monaco (2017 - 2018)
  • Electronic signature: is it time to let ink go?, Banking & Finance - Monaco (2016 - 2017)
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Education

  • Monaco Bar (2017)
  • French Bar (2012)
  • LL.M. - Commercial Law, University of Edinburgh (2011)
  • Master’s degree in International Business Law - Business Legal Advisor Diploma, Aix-Marseille University (2008)
  • MA in Business Law, Aix-Marseille University (2008)
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Expertise

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09/02/2024
Resale right in Monaco
Law n°1.526 adopted on 1 July 2022 had thoroughly reformed the resale right in Monaco in order to bring it into line with European regulations and make the art market in the Principality more attractive...
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Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws in Monaco
Expert Guide
16/01/2024
More transparency for civil companies in Monaco
Law no. 1.550 of 10 August 2023 and Sovereign Order no. 10.117 of 21 September 2023 have modified the legal framework hitherto applicable to civil companies (“Sociétés Civiles”) in Monaco. In particular...
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11/12/2023
Unfair competition in Monaco: the courts are watching!
Freedom of trade and competition is an inalienable principle in Monaco. However, the courts do not hesitate to punish abusive behavior that distorts competition. Under Monegasque law, an act of unfair...
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20/11/2023
Data protection and cybersecurity laws in Monaco
Data protection 1. Local data protection laws and scope The applicable legislation governing data protection in Monaco is Law No. 1.165 of December 23rd, 1993, as amended by Law No. 1.353 of December...
Expert Guide
Comparable
13/10/2023
CMS Monaco advised the company COMETH SOMOCLIM in the acquisition of 100%...
Cometh Somoclim SAM, mostly owned by ENGIE Solutions, operates in the fields of air conditioning, heating, ventilation and energy services in Monaco. This transaction enables it to integrate into its...
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14/07/2023
CMS Monaco: Appointment of three new Counsels
We are pleased to announce that our firm has appointed three new counsels this year: Gautier Barat in the Banking & Finance team, Marion Cabanès and Alexia Delaunay in the Real Estate & Construction...
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18/05/2023
5G regulation and law in Monaco
1. What is the state of 5G deployment in your country?  Since July 9th, 2019, Monaco is one of the first states in the world to be 100% connected to 5G. For the moment, the deployment of 5G in Monaco...
Expert Guide
Comparable
07/02/2023
Filing for Monegasque trademarks is now possible online!
The beginning of 2023 marks a simplification of the procedures for filing and renewing national trademarks in Monaco: the procedures can now be carried out by electronic means. Implemented in partnership...
Publication
05/01/2023
CMS Monaco advised the majority shareholders of Radio Riviera SAM in the...
Riviera Radio is a radio station based in Monaco, offering music from the 70's to today, as well as programs dedicated to culture, business and sports. It is the only English-language radio station in...
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08/11/2022
Impact of the GDPR in Monaco
1. Applicable legislation governing data protection in Monaco The applicable legislation governing data protection in Monaco is the Law No. 1.165 of December 23rd, 1993, as amended by Law No. 1.353 of...
Expert Guide
06/09/2022
Stephan Pastor joins Olivier Marquet to together head CMS Monaco
We are thrilled to announce that Stephan Pastor joins Olivier Marquet as Managing Partner. They will together head CMS Pasquier Ciulla Marquet Pastor Svara & Gazo, in order to accompany the significant...
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