ZABALDANO AVOCATS’ private client practice regularly handles complex, cross-border disputes involving family and inheritance law, trusts and estates, and recovery procedures. Its recent work includes trust disputes, criminal law cases, cross-border divorces, and paternity matters, showcasing its comprehensive capabilities across family law, private international law, and criminal law. The private client group is led by Valerie Zoccola and expert litigator Arnaud Zabaldano. Arnaud Cheynut is also singled out for his contributions to criminal investigations and white-collar crime cases.

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  • ‘Breadth of expertise, energy, local knowledge.’
  • ‘Valerie Zoccola is my go-to partner. She has helped out on several matters. She has a good team around her.’
  • ‘Efficient, multilingual team. Experience in cross-border disputes.’
  • ‘Arnaud Cheynut is highly intelligent and dedicated. He is clear-sighted and knows how to present a clear and convincing case to the court.'
  • 'Valerie Zoccola is very experienced and skilled in cross-border disputes. She is my go-to person at the firm.’
  • ‘Valerie Zoccola and Arnaud Zabaldano are exceptional.’

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