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.

Private client work is a mainstay at Law Offices of Jean-Charles S. Gardetto, with the firm sought after for its strong skill sets in matrimonial and family law, trusts and estates, wealth-planning issues and the protection of vulnerable adults, among other areas. A former member of the National Council of Monaco, Jean-Charles Gardetto is widely recognised both for his impressive local connections and for his extensive experience in private client matters, including private international law and white-collar crime. Senior associate Virginie Pauly-Mulot is also noted for family law and criminal law. Laurie Dimitrov recently left to establish her own practice in France.

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.

The six-lawyer strong team at BERGONZI LAW FIRM acts for a broad mix of high-net-worth individuals, trustees and family offices on private client work. Demonstrating strong recent experience in cross-border divorce proceedings, the group also advises on pre-nuptial agreements, inheritance disputes and fraud-related issues, among other matters. Firm founder Régis Bergonzi is noted for his emphasis on criminal law cases. Senior associate Laurent Jereb has extensive experience in private international law.

Established in 2016, Cabinet Noghès du Monceau is an internationally oriented boutique with a growing reputation for cross-border financial crime cases, family law, and Monaco residence issues, among other private client matters. Firm founder Pierre-Anne Noghès du Monceau provides ‘in-depth expertise on cross-border private client matters’; she is primarily recognised for her record in complex disputes. The team also includes Florence de La Pradelle, who is noted for private international law.