Leveraging a size and scale unrivalled in the Monaco market, CMS Pasquier Ciulla Marquet Pastor Svara & Gazo is equipped to handle a broad range of service lines, with specialist offerings in banking, business law, and real estate, among others. Olivier Marquet heads the banking group and brings to bear over 18 years of experience in representing local and international banks and foreign institutions. Sophie Marquet anchors the employment and real estate groups where, as an Avocat Défenseur, she is well positioned to handle contentious work alongside transactions. Rounding out the senior partners is business law head Stephan Pastor, who handles an array of compliance, corporate, M&A and tax-related matters.

A fixture of the Monaco market for over 30 years, Law Offices of Jean-Charles S. Gardetto counts a diverse mix of local and international companies among its key clients. With experience across a wide range of advisory and contentious matters, the business law group fields prominent offerings in financial services, commercial law and cross-border litigation. Considered by many as a dean of the Monaco bar, high-profile managing partner Jean-Charles Gardetto is highly regarded for his broad corporate and commercial expertise, which encompasses business transactions, banking and finance issues, and dispute resolution, among other work. Senior associate Djendel Yassen provides support.

Demonstrating a strong orientation towards contentious work, ZABALDANO AVOCATS is distinguished by its expertise in dispute resolution, as well as advisory services spanning corporate, commercial, civil and criminal law. Firm founder Arnaud Zabaldano is a seasoned litigator with an emphasis on handling corporate and commercial disputes on behalf of international clients — he also has significant experience in criminal cases. Also noted are counsels Nicolas Robert, who co-heads the corporate and commercial litigation practice alongside Zabaldano, and Valérie Mufraggi, who focuses on employment law.

Among BERGONZI LAW FIRM’s strong suits, the firm houses a thriving banking regulation practice, which specialises in advising on EU regulations applicable in Monaco. Other key areas of activity include commercial contracts, employment law and dispute resolution. Sophie Petit steers the corporate and commercial department and is noted for her broad focus, encompassing contracts, construction, banking, IP, and employment-related matters. Firm founder Régis Bergonzi is recommended for his experience in banking and criminal law.