Monaco

Our Monaco practice was founded in 1979 and was acquired by Lawrence Graham in 2003. Our emphasis is on non-contentious legal advice to wealthy individuals (including their underlying businesses), family offices, private banks and linked financial institutions.

In Monte Carlo our lawyers specialise in advising on the particular legal issues arising from the ownership of international wealth (particularly multi-jurisdictional estate, trust and tax planning) as well as on local tax, legal and regulatory issues (such as Monaco residency / immigration / visas, buying French and Monegasque real estate and property or setting up a business in the Principality or in France). In addition, we have a particular specialism in terms of banking, financial services and regulatory laws in Monaco including compliance, anti-money laundering and due diligence.

We speak a number of languages including English, French and Icelandic. We have a client base which includes entrepreneurs, entertainers, financial or banking services companies, fund managers, trust companies, sporting personalities and international families from many jurisdictions.

We are part of a full service law firm with offices in London, Dubai, Monaco and Moscow and have strong relationships with law firms throughout the US, Asia and around the world.  These relationships enable us to advise comprehensively on any matters with an international dimension.  We aim to advise our clients in an efficient and cost effective manner, with a particular emphasis on commerciality and confidentiality.

Monaco

International

  • Art law 
  • Conflict of laws
  • Domicile and residence
  • Drafting of trust deeds
  • Estate planning and succession law
  • Family offices
  • Immigration and nationality issues
  • Interpreting of trusts and trust law issues
  • Pre-nuptial contracts
  • Private yachts and aircraft
  • Probate and estate administration
  • Tax (cross-border)
  • Trust administration issues
  • Trust and company structuring
  • Wills

 

Local (Monaco and France)

Monaco
Name Contact
William Easun
Managing Partner Monaco, Private Capital
T +377 93 10 55 10
Email William
Nathalie Tanzi
Partner
T +377 93 10 55 01
Email Nathalie
Peter Walford
Managing Partner Monaco
T +377 93 10 55 10
Email Peter

Monaco
Title

Moving to Monaco 2012
LG provides guidance on residence, business licences, taxation and individuals & estate planning for those thinking of moving to Monaco in 2012.
28 Jan 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF

Meet the team - Monaco
Meet the team in Monaco 2012
11 Jan 2012 DOWNLOAD PDF

Statutory residence test and remittance basis changes
Note on the outcome of the consultations following the proposed changes to the statutory residence test and remittance basis changes.
11 Dec 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

New French tax legislation applicable to trusts
Some thoughts on how the new law should be interpreted.
03 Dec 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

French Tax News
News and recent developments on French capital gains tax.
07 Sep 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: New Tax on Property Transfers
Monaco Notes
12 Aug 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: buying and selling Monaco real estate
How to buy and sell Monegasque real estate.
07 Jul 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

French Tax News
News, the draft Finance Bill 2011
12 May 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: International succession, mariage, divorce and real estate
Monaco Notes
07 May 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: International entertainers and sports personalities
Monaco notes
07 May 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: Financial and insurance activities
Monaco notes
07 May 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: European estate administration
Monaco Notes - International
07 May 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: Employment
Monaco notes
07 May 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: Banking activities
Monaco notes
07 May 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: Real Estate buying and selling in France
Real Estate - Buying and selling in France
07 Apr 2011 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: Business licences and incorporation in Monaco
Monaco notes
07 Nov 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

French Tax News
News, Liechtenstein and Article 164 C of the French Tax Code
07 Nov 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: Wills
Why make a will?
07 Oct 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

French Tax News
2011 draft Finance Bill
07 Oct 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: Offshore trusts international trusts
International -offshore trusts / international trusts
07 Aug 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: Family Offices
Family Offices
07 Aug 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: Trusts
Trusts
07 Aug 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

French Tax News
French wealth tax on French real estate owned through foreign companies.
07 Jun 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

French Tax News
The French tests of tax residence (some observations)
07 May 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

French Tax News
Legal and fiscal recognition of certain foreign civil partnerships.
07 Apr 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

LG Monaco Notes: taxation of business
Monaco notes
07 Mar 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

French Tax News
Tax shield and multi-based life insurance policies.
07 Mar 2010 DOWNLOAD PDF

Monaco
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Three commendations awarded to Lawrence Graham at FT Innovative Lawyers 2011
LG wins three commendations from the FT for its dispute resolution and private capital teams
Oct 2011 MORE

Lawrence Graham consolidates its position as top AIM legal adviser
LG has been named top legal adviser to AIM clients in the Hemscott rankings for the third quarter of 2010. It is the sixth consecutive quarter that it has held this position.
Nov 2010 MORE

Monaco

LG's Monaco team is ranked as a leading adviser for private client and highly recommended for corporate/M&A in the PLC Which Lawyer Yearbook 2011.

"This is the only multinational law firm to have a presence in Monte Carlo. It lists some of the world's wealthiest individuals and their trustees among its clients and is well known for its expertise in private capital work. The team also offers regulatory advice to hedge funds and investment mangers. William Easun comes highly recommended for real estate transactions and for providing regulatory advice to banks and other financial institutions. Peter Walford has extensive knowledge of trusts and other vehicles." Chambers Europe 2011: Monaco General Business

"As Monaco's only firm with a presence in multiple jurisdictions, LG is particularly attractive to international families. It advises on cross-border tax, trust and estate planning, and also has extensive experience of local legal issues such as yacht ownership. William Easun acts primarily for British clients on wills, trusts and international executorships. According to sources, “he provides clients with a responsive service, profound local knowledge and international capabilities.” Peter Walford is a gifted trusts and estate planning specialist." Chambers Europe 2011: Wealth Management Monaco

"This City firm remains the only international law firm with a Monaco office. Clients value its experience and responsiveness, which attract both private and commercial clients. Recent matters include setting up a Monaco hedge fund business and advising several banks and investment managers on local regulatory issues. William Easun is the firm's managing partner in Monaco, and has a broad practice covering real estate, immigration, banking, regulatory and financial services. Peter Walford focuses mainly on structuring assets through trusts and other such vehicles. Both Easun and Walford are qualified English solicitors." Chambers Global 2011

Contact details

Est Ouest
24 bd Princesse Charlotte
MC 98000
Monaco
T: +377 93 10 55 10
F: +377 93 10 55 11
E: info@lg-legal.com

 

 

 

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