Client Relationship: Proximity and Trust: The attorney must be aware that turning to them can be a source of stress for the client. It is therefore important to establish a close relationship by being attentive, reassuring, and building trust with the client. This human approach facilitates communication and strengthens the trust bond.

Gaining the Client’s Trust: This involves taking the time to understand the client’s needs and concerns, clearly explaining the steps of the legal process, and providing an honest assessment of the chances of success.

Procedure or Transaction: When a client entrusts their case to an attorney, there is a transfer of trust. The attorney is then charged with representing the client’s best interests, whether in a legal procedure or a transaction.

In summary, the legal profession requires not only legal expertise and professional rigor but also a strong capacity to establish human relationships based on trust, transparency, and respect for ethics. This enables the provision of quality legal support while considering the emotional and personal aspects of each case

Area of Expertise :

Attorney Zakine has significant expertise in various areas of real estate law:

VEFA (Sale in Future State of Completion)

Attorney Zakine is experienced in the legal aspects of VEFA, also known as “off-plan sales”. She addresses the essential points to know before engaging in such a project and the common issues after acquiring a property sold in VEFA, like delivery delays and cost increases.

Rental Law and Attorney Zakine’s Expertise

Rental law, a branch of real estate law, defines the rights and obligations of the two main parties: the tenant and the landlord. This field aims to prevent and resolve disputes between these parties. As a tenant, it is essential to know your rights and duties to avoid conflicts with the landlord and defend your interests in case of abuse. Attorney Zakine’s intervention is particularly beneficial in drafting and signing lease contracts, especially for commercial leases. With her help, you can ensure your rights are respected. Rental law also covers issues of evictions, unpaid rents, and neighborhood disturbances. For landlords, unpaid rents are a major concern. Attorney Zakine can advise on the procedures to follow in case of rental disputes, including eviction, which often remains the last resort. It is crucial to be informed about eviction procedures to avoid violating tenants’ rights. Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, Attorney Zakine can assist you in rental disputes, offering solutions to avoid a trial and reduce associated costs.

Construction Law: Attorney Zakine specializes in construction-related disputes, including those involving individual house construction contracts (CCMI). She provides guidance on steps to take in cases of delays by developers or builders in VEFA or CCMI projects.

Real Estate Law: She has extensive experience in real estate law, dealing with issues such as sales agreements, property disputes, and zoning laws. Her expertise ensures clients navigate the complexities of real estate transactions and litigation.

Servitude Law: Attorney Zakine is skilled in handling disputes concerning servitudes, such as right of way, underground servitude, ladder rights, landlocked properties, conventional servitudes, or title-related servitudes.

Labor Law: She offers comprehensive services in labor law, ranging from dismissal procedures to negotiation of severance packages, drafting employment contracts, and representing both employees and employers.

Family Law and Divorce: Attorney Zakine also practices in family law and divorce, offering compassionate and skilled representation in matters of child custody, alimony, and marital property division. Her approach balances legal expertise with sensitivity to the personal dynamics involved.

Commercial Law: Her expertise extends to commercial law, assisting businesses with contract negotiations, corporate governance, and dispute resolution. She guides clients through the intricacies of commercial transactions and litigations.

Intellectual Property: In the realm of intellectual property, Attorney Zakine advises clients on the protection and enforcement of their IP rights, including copyrights, trademarks, and patents.

International Law: With a global perspective, she handles international legal matters, providing advice on cross-border transactions, international contracts, and resolving disputes under international law.

Overall, Attorney Cécile Zakine’s broad range of expertise covers the spectrum of legal services, ensuring clients receive knowledgeable, personalized, and effective legal representation. Whether handling local matters in Antibes or across France, her commitment to excellence, ethics, and client satisfaction remains paramount.

Professional Background

Attorney Cécile Zakine, a member of the Grasse Bar since 2016, completed part of her studies at the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis and Panthéon Assas University Paris II.

At the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, she held various academic positions such as Temporary Teaching and Research Associate (ATER), responsible for directed studies, and lecturer in labor law and corporate law. There, she also pursued her research as a doctoral student in law, focusing on REACH regulation and various related fields like real estate law, labor law, family law, and divorce law.

Meanwhile, she studied at Panthéon Assas University Paris II, though the precise details of her journey at this institution are not explicitly mentioned in available sources. Her professional career also includes experiences as a legal expert in specialized law firms and as a justice assistant at the Paris Court of Appeal.

Attorney Cécile Zakine, practicing in Antibes and a member of the Grasse Bar, has expertise in several areas of law.

The legal profession is complex and relies on fundamental principles such as professionalism, ethics, transparency, and establishing a trust-based relationship with clients.