According to many, CMS Pasquier Ciulla Marquet Pastor Svara & Gazo is ‘the best firm in Monaco for ultra-high-net-worth private client matters’. The team is particularly recognised for its expertise in private international law, with Géraldine Gazo widely regarded as an authority in the area — she notably assisted with the drafting of the Monegasque private international law code of 2017. Co-founding partner Christine Pasquier-Ciulla is also a go-to specialist in private international law and is additionally recommended for family law, and trusts and estates issues. Up-and-coming partner Raphaëlle Svara maintains a full-service private client practice, with niche expertise in the legal protection of adults and minors. Counsel Regina Griciuc provides specialist support.

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‘The team is amazing and very professional. Lawyers manage to be creative to find solutions when dealing with complex divorce situations.’
‘CMS has very good experience with private client matters and it frequently handles major cross-border matters in this respect.’
‘The team led by Géraldine Gazo is very knowledgeable and incredibly responsive. It is composed of various professionals able to tackle the most complex of issues.’
‘Géraldine Gazo is a fierce lawyer. She is insightful, very sharp, and never gives up. She combines the best qualities of being a seasoned practitioner, while being driven and combative. Her knowledge of private international law uniquely positions her as one of the top litigators of her bar.’
‘The private client team have great strength in depth and instill confidence, with even the most high profile/ultra high asset clients.’
‘I have no hesitation in confirming that Christine Pasquier Ciulla is the number one private client lawyer in Monaco, especially in family law cases. Throughout the case she provided concise, first-rate advice.’
‘The private client practice at CMS demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and expertise in diverse cases. CMS’s private client team efficiently and professionally addresses various complex cross-border cases adhering to the utmost professional standards.’
‘This firm is, in my view, the leading family law team in Monaco. Lawyers work very efficiently and are completely conversant with the interaction between Monegasque family law and the system in common law countries. Their level of English is impeccable and I find them very user friendly with clients.’

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