ZABALDANO AVOCATS’ signature focus on contentious work is reflected in its private client practice, where it is routinely engaged to handle cases involving family and inheritance law, recovery procedures, and trusts and estates issues. Firm founder Arnaud Zabaldano acts for a broad range of private clients — including business leaders, executives, family-owned groups and high net-worth individuals — and specialises in white-collar criminal law matters. Counsel Valerie Zoccola heads the department and contributes strong experience in international private law. Recently promoted partner Arnaud Cheynut is additionally noted for white-collar criminal law-related issues.

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