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The dynamic economy of Monaco, the wide diversity of activities, the presence of more than 140 nationalities, stability, security and quality of life make the Principality an exclusive and unique place for local and foreign investors.

Our firm was founded in 2009 and became a member of CMS in April 2017. Our team is now composed of more than 60 members, including six partners (Avocats Associés), over 40 associates, experts in Monegasque and international law, and a professional support team.

Our firm is well-known for its areas of expertise, each dedicated to a specific area of law: private international law, private clients, banking & finance, business law, real estate & construction, employment law, tax law and criminal law. We are regularly listed among the top law firms in Monaco by international directories such as Chambers Global and Legal 500.

We have several specialised and multilingual teams who have an extensive experience working with private clients, Monegasque and foreign companies, investors, banks and financial institutions.

In addition to our strong local roots, we have built an international practice and are able to assist our clients with all types of cross-border matters, while ensuring a consistent level of service and responsiveness.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you are looking for legal advice or representation in Monaco.

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14/03/2024
Variable compensation tools linked to business results
Remuneration is very often at the heart of the employment relationship: it can be a vector of individual motivation, encouraging the performance of the employee and therefore ultimately of the business...
14/03/2024
Towards the admissibility of unfair evidence in civil matters?
The plenary session of the French Court of Cassation recently handed down an important decision on the admissibility of unfair evidence in civil cases1. In a reversal of its case law, the Court judged...
12/03/2024
Revised European Commission Notice on the definition of the relevant market...
On 8 February 2024, the Commission adopted its revised Notice on the definition of the relevant market for the purposes of Union competition law. The objective of this Notice, which was the subject of...
12/03/2024
After EU Commission's first decision on Carbon Contracts for Difference,...
The European Commission approved the first Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD) scheme under the new Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022 (CEEAG).Fol­low­ing the...
11/03/2024
Adoption of MiFID 3 and MiFIR 2 to enhance transparency on markets in financial...
On 8 March 2024, Regulation 2024/791 amending Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 (MiFIR) and Directive 2024/790 amending Directive 2014/65/EU (MiFID 2) on markets in financial instruments were published in the...
11/03/2024
Reminder of the taxation applicable to Law 214 Trusts and foreign Trusts
The trust, legal instrument of English origin, is often used as a sustainable estate planning and assets protection tool. Although the trust system is common in Commonwealth countries, Monaco recognized...
11/03/2024
Monaco: the Anglo-Saxon style marriage contract
Marriage is an act of love, but it is also a legal commitment that can have major consequences in the event of separation. That is why it is essential to draw up a marriage contract, a key tool in wealth...
08/03/2024
EU takes stand against environmental crimes with new Directive
The escalating problem of environmental degradation is triggering a re-evaluation of our legal systems' effectiveness in preventing and justly sanctioning such harms. Now the EU has taken a significant...
07/03/2024
Practical guidance on how to assess the existence of aid for risk financing...
On 26 January 2024, the Commission adopted practical guidance for Member States on assessing the existence of State aid for measures aimed at facilitating access to financing for certain busi­nesses.Risk...
06/03/2024
Knowledge on information and communication technology and security are...
On 21 February 2024, the European Central Bank released a supervision newsletter on new policy / its expectation for more bank board expertise on information and communication technology (“ICT”) and...
05/03/2024
European Commission authorises EUR 550 million Italian hydrogen aid scheme
On 30 January 2024, the European Commission authorised an Italian hydrogen aid scheme with a budget of EUR 550 million under the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework.The Green Deal industrial planThe...
05/03/2024
Domain names are assets that can be attached
On 16 January 2024, the Brussels Court of First Instance rendered an interesting decision about the right of a creditor to attach the domain names of his debtor and to sell them to the highest bidder.We...