Raphaelle Svara

CMS Monaco

CMS Pasquier Ciulla Marquet Pastor Svara & Gazo joined the CMS network in April 2017. Since then, we have worked to combine a deep understanding of the local market with a global overview, collaborating with 80+ offices in 45+ countries, with over 5,000 lawyers worldwide. Our firm, founded by three members, has now grown to one of the largest in Monaco, with over sixty professionals, including six Avocats Associés Monégasques, almost 40 associates, experts in Monegasque law, and a support team. Four of our six partners are also Avocats Défenseurs. Our team is one of the largest in Monaco. What sets us apart? Our Monegasque roots & history We are strongly anchored in the Monegasque market and well familiar with the particularity and diversity of its economy. Our firm was originally founded in 2009 by Christine Pasquier Ciulla, Olivier Marquet and Sophie Marquet. The growth of our team was followed by nomination of three new partners: Stephan Pastor in 2018 and Raphaëlle Svara and Géraldine Gazo in 2019. High level of specialisation Our firm is structured around seven practice groups: Banking & Finance, Business & Investments, Real Estate & Construction, Employment, Tax law, Private Clients and Criminal law. If the matter at hand raises issues of various areas of law, our teams coordinate internally, making us a one-stop-shop for all legal questions of our clients. Leading individuals Our partners and associates are genuine experts in their fields. We are happy to see our firm named among the top law firms in Monaco by international directories (Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Who's Who Legal…), but our most valued award is the trust of our clients. Our values We are proud of our firm's culture, which puts our values at the heart of what we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture in which every one of our people can maximise their potential and thrive.