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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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01/05/2024
Flushed and failed: General Court shuts the lid on invalidity attack against...
In­tro­duc­tion­Earli­er this year, we reported on a Belgian court ruling relating to the validity and infringement of designs for cat litter trays (read about it here). This time, in a decision which will...
29/04/2024
On your radar | Key employment issues to be aware of internationally
We are delighted to share with you our latest and largest edition of On Your Radar, with contributions from 35 countries.   As ever, you will find employment law updates covering a diverse range of topical...
29/04/2024
Monaco's solution for reconciling testamentary freedom and forced heirship
The question of forced heirship is the subject of debate in many European countries, where opinions differ on how to reconcile the freedom to dispose of one's property with the protection of the interests...
29/04/2024
Reminder of the provisions of the Franco-Mone­g­asque Convention on Succession
Many Monegasque residents who own property in France are concerned about the taxation applicable to their estate. We would like to remind you of the provisions of the Franco-Mone­g­asque Convention of 1st...
26/04/2024
Update on the AML-CTF Package: Formal Adoption by the European Parliament...
Following the political agreements which have been reached earlier this year, the European Parliament has now adopted the last remaining texts of the AML-CTF Package on 24 April 2024.By way of reminder...
25/04/2024
Cheers! New EU rules to strengthen GI protection for wine, spirit drinks...
On 23 April 2024, a new EU regulation aimed at enhancing the protection of geographical indications (GIs) for wine, spirit drinks and agricultural products, and other quality schemes for agricultural...
24/04/2024
CMS Expert Guide to Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws
We are delighted to present the 7th edition of the CMS Guide to Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws. Guide is now available in both offline PDF format and online on our website. The purpose of the Guide...
23/04/2024
Hidden Employment
Law n°1.559 dated February 29, 2024, adapting legislative provisions in relation to Anti-Money Laundering, the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction was published...
23/04/2024
On the Pulse webinar series 2024
Welcome to the 2024 On the Pulse webinar series.  This webinar series brings you updates on the latest legal and commercial developments in the life sciences & healthcare sector from around the world. Over the coming period, we will be hosting two webinars on:Unified Patent Court (UPC) - 23 AprilEU Pharma Package - 18 JuneEach webinar will be one hour in length with a 15-minute Q&A session.
18/04/2024
Transforming the Legal Landscape? The Impact of LLMs
Large Language Models (LLMs) are a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) that can generate human-like text based on deep learning techniques. LLMs are trained on massive amounts of textual data, such...
17/04/2024
CMS data protection update (04/2024)
I. The latest from the data protection authorities and current topics1. EDPB: Launch of coordinated enforcement on the right of accessThe European Data Protection Board (EDPB) selected the right of access...
12/04/2024
Best practice in the Real Estate sector (AML)
In order to respond to the recommendations of the Moneyval Mutual Evaluation Report (5th cycle) published in December 2022, a legislative arsenal relating to the fight against money laundering, financing...