Our practice areas
Expertise
You will find below all of our skills, offering you a global view of our expertise as well as the practice areas in which we are able to assist you.
01.
Administrative
Administrative law governs the relations between the administration and the citizens. Decisions taken by the administration may be subject to an appeal for cancellation on grounds of excess of power before the Supreme Court.
We can assist you:
. by intervening through a gracious or hierarchical appeal against the decisions;
. by helping you in your administrative procedures;
. by assisting you during your installation in the Principality of Monaco.
02.
Banking &
Finances
The banking law in the Principality of Monaco allows the management of provisions relating to banking operations. Monaco has specific regulations under the laws of September 7, 2007 no. 1.338 on financial activities and no. 1.339 relating to unit trusts.
We can assist you:
. by advice and assistance in relations between clients and banks;
. by helping with the application of banking legislation and regulations;
. by providing assistance in approaches to the supervisory and authorities.
03.
Civil law
Civil law governs relations between persons, whether physical or moral. Civil law is omnipresent in daily life and covers different areas such as personal law, family law, inheritance law or even contracts and obligations.
We can assist you:
. by advising and assisting in the establishment of marriage contracts, legal separation, change of matrimonial regime or divorce;
. by helping you with the drafting of contracts or negotiations during the execution of contracts.
04.
Commercial
Commercial law governs the exercice of merchant activity and defines the legal regime applicable to commercial acts in the Principality of Monaco. In Monaco, commercial law is based on French law while retaining certain specificities.
We can assist you:
. by drafting contracts or commercial leases;
. throught the management of conflicts and collections of commercial debts.
05.
Criminal law
Criminal law includes the study of behaviors considered contrary to social order and public safety as well as the legal rules defining offenses and sanctions.
We can assist you:
. by advising and assisting victims, legal or natural persons, as well as drafting complaints;
. by assistance throughout the criminal investigation procedure before the criminal courts.
06.
Real estate
Real estate law covers many areas such as urban planning rules, the right to co-owernship or even the regulations related to real estate operations. In Monaco, real estate occupies a very large place due in particular to the particularity of its territory and the demand which is only increasing given the attractiveness of the country.
We can assist you:
. by drafting leases for residential or commercial use;
. by helping with the creation of a Particular Civil Society under Monegasque law for real estate purposes.
07.
Employment
Employment law frames all the legal standards that govern the relationship between an employee and their employer. Employment law in Monaco is not codified and corresponds to different pieces of legislation. Disputes are generally dealt with the Labor Court.
We can assist you:
. by advising and assisting in disputes between employees and employers;
. thought the development, drafting and negotiation of employment contracts;
. thought support during contract breaches: layoffs, resignations...
08.
Corporate
Corporate law covers all activities related to the creation, operation and liquidation of companies. This right also governs the relations between the different parties, whether they are shareholders, partners or managers.
We can assist you:
. for the legal follow-up of your company.