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Stephan Pastor
Managing Partner

Stephan Pastor

Languages
  • French
  • English
  • Italian
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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.

Awards & Recognitions
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  • Quote
    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)
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    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)

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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)