Nice · French Riviera · Monaco

Legal counsel for the Mediterranean's international community

Family, immigration, real estate and commercial law. Based in Nice, serving the French Riviera and beyond.

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20+

Years of experience

Languages spoken

Jurisdictions

500+

Clients served

What we do

Practice Areas

Specialised legal services tailored to the unique challenges faced by the French Riviera's international residents and investors.

Family Law

Divorce, child custody, adoption, and succession across French and international family law frameworks. Sensitive counsel for life's most personal matters.

Immigration & Residency

Visa applications, long-term residency permits, nationality procedures, and cross-border relocation for individuals and families moving to France and Monaco.

Real Estate

Acquisition, sale, and lease of residential and commercial property on the Côte d'Azur. Expert guidance on foreign ownership, notarial procedures, and due diligence.

Commercial Law

Company formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, and business dispute resolution for international entrepreneurs establishing operations in France.

Tax & Wealth

Cross-border tax planning, wealth structuring, estate planning, and compliance for high-net-worth individuals and families with assets in multiple jurisdictions.

Criminal Defense

Robust representation in criminal proceedings, white-collar defence, regulatory investigations, and extradition matters before French and Monégasque courts.

“Excellence in law is not a destination — it is the standard we uphold every day.”

— Sophie Marchetti, Founding Partner

Our firm

Rooted in Nice.
Trusted across borders.

Mediterra Legal was founded over two decades ago with a singular mission: to provide world-class legal counsel to the international community that calls the French Riviera home. Our founding partner, Sophie Marchetti, built the firm on the conviction that exceptional law requires both deep local knowledge and a truly global perspective.

With more than 20 years of continuous practice in Nice and Monaco, our team is fluent in the legal traditions of France and the Principality alike. We advise clients in English, French, Russian, and Italian — ensuring that language is never a barrier to justice.

From the acquisition of a villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer to the structuring of an international estate, every matter is handled with the discretion, precision, and personal attention that our clients expect.

Founded

Nice, 2003

Languages

EN · FR · RU · IT

Jurisdictions

France · Monaco

Bar Admission

Barreau de Nice

Get in touch

Begin your consultation

Reach out by phone or email to schedule a private consultation. We respond to all enquiries within one business day.

Address

12 Promenade des Anglais

06000 Nice, France

Telephone

+33 (0)4 93 12 45 78

contact@mediterra-legal.fr

Office Hours

Monday – Friday

9:00 – 18:00 CET

12 Promenade des Anglais, Nice