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In an interview focusing on asset protection and trusts, Xavier de Sarrau, Managing Partner at Gordon S. Blair, insists on the role that Monaco could play among the leading jurisdictions in Europe.

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Family longevity and strategic structuring at the « SIP Health & Wealth Summit Monaco »

As Principal Partner of the SIP Health & Wealth Summit Monaco, held on 24 March 2026, Gordon S. Blair Law Offices reaffirmed its position as a leading Law Offices, to international private clients in Monaco and beyond. At the heart of this year’s discussions was a central theme: family longevity, meaning the ability to preserve assets, values and cohesion across generations through structured governance and strategic foresight. Xavier de Sarrau, Managing Partner, opened the Summit with a keynote highlighting the importance of robust governance frameworks, a clear alignment between ownership and control, and effective asset protection mechanisms to ensure long-term continuity. Corinne Ricciardella, Partner, addressed the increasing complexity of succession planning in a cross-border environment, emphasising the need to anticipate conflicts of laws and to structure transmission efficiently in order to safeguard family interests. Edouard Mousny, Partner, explored the strategic role of exceptional assets — such as art collections — which, when properly structured, may become true legacy holdings, reflecting a family’s identity while supporting long-term preservation and transmission. Together, these perspectives reflect a clear conviction: family longevity is achieved through anticipation, structuring and a long-term vision. Within Monaco’s sophisticated private client environment, Gordon S. Blair Law Offices continues to support families in designing tailored structures that secure and transmit their assets across generations.  
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Corinne Ricciardella, Partner at Gordon S. Blair, at the PCD Conference in Monaco

Gordon S. Blair Law Offices was pleased to join as speaker the first outstanding PCD Conference on International Wealth Planning in Monaco on 19 March 2026. Corinne Ricciardella, Partner, spoke on “Global Relocation & Mobility Strategies”, sharing practical insights on international mobility, including tax and estate planning considerations before a parterre of leading international Private Clients professionals. Thanks to the PCD Group for this opportunity to exchange views on a topic that is at the heart of so many strategic and personal decisions today. Corinne’s participation in this conference reflects Gordon S. Blair’s recognised long-standing presence alongside international clients in Monaco since 1920. It also highlights the firm’s continued commitment to guiding clients through the evolving tax and legal landscape of the Principality, and beyond. With extensive experience in international tax, estate planning and cross-border structuring, Corinne advises private clients and family offices on asset protection and family organisation, tax planning and estate planning. She also supports their relocation to Monaco, including residency planning. PCD Monaco Conference | PCD
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Discover Gordon S. Blair through this interview filmed at the firm and broadcast on Monaco Info on February 12, 2026.

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