ZABALDANO AVOCATS is renowned for its strong litigation practice, with a broad corporate and commercial focus, while frequently sought after for its expertise in cross-border cases. The firm is particularly active in contentious matters, including corporate, commercial, civil, and criminal litigation. Firm founder Arnaud Zabaldano, who is a key contact for international clients for all kinds of corporate and commercial disputes, also co-heads the corporate and commercial litigation practice with Nicolas Robert. Employment team lead Valérie Mufraggi brings expertise in handling all kinds of employment issues.

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  • ‘Very good team. I am working with Arnaud Zabaldano, Valerie Zoccola and Nicolas Robert. Arnaud is very sharp and experienced, with a very high level of strategic thinking in judicial proceedings. Valerie and Nicolas are good litigators. They work together in a very smooth and effective manner.’
  • ‘Arnaud Zabaldano and Cecile Peltier Gauci. We appreciate they all work as a team and get along well with us. We like that the team at Zabaldano is responsive, creative and rigorous. We like that our lawyers are open, available and propose easy-to-implement solutions.’
  • ‘The team is friendly, flexible and usually easily available.’
  • ‘Valérie Mufraggi is excellent.’
  • ‘Excellent analysis of files and drafting of conclusions. The team always act professionally.’
  • ‘Arnaud Zabaldano is a professional with a keen sense of approaching a case. Nicolas Robert has an excellent command of business law and an excellent ability to synthesize.’
  • ‘Professional and clear about the strategy.’
  • ‘The associates are always here to explain and answer quickly.’

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Arnaud Zabaldano, Nicolas Robert, Valerie Zoccola, Arnaud Cheynut, Cecile Peltier Gauci, Sophie Couturier, Valérie Mufraggi