Lawyer in Antibes · Bar of Grasse
Master
Cécile Zakine
Doctor of Law · Lawyer · University Lecturer at the Law University of Nice
Your defense in property law, construction and labour law — VEFA, CCMI, defaulting developers, wrongful dismissal — with responsiveness and determination, in Antibes and throughout France.
Areas ofintervention
Recognised expertise in property law, construction and employment law — for individuals and professionals.
VEFA & CCMI
Sale in the state of future completion, defective workmanship, delivery delays, non-compliance. Defence against developers.
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Unfair dismissal, industrial tribunal, harassment, discrimination, consensual termination. Employee and employer representation.
Find out more →Real estate law
Co-ownership, commercial and residential leases, neighbourhood disputes, hidden defects, rental disputes.
Find out more →Construction law
Ten-year guarantee, builders' liability, work acceptance, claims and defective workmanship.
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A commitment
without compromise
Lawyer at the Bar of Grasse, Doctor of Law from the University of Nice Côte d'Azur and former lecturer-researcher — a rare dual academic and practical expertise at the service of your interests.
Master Cécile Zakine intervenes mainly in real estate and construction law (VEFA, CCMI, defects, delivery delays, defaulting developers) and in labour law (wrongful dismissal, agreed termination, harassment, discrimination). Her firm, based in Antibes Juan-les-Pins, handles cases from the entire Côte d'Azur: Nice, Cannes, Grasse, Monaco, as well as the entire national territory via video consultation.
Trained in negotiation and litigation, she systematically prioritizes a quick and effective resolution before any legal action — without ever sacrificing the firmness necessary to defend your rights. Her in-depth knowledge of VEFA law and developer disputes allows her to obtain substantial compensation without necessarily going to trial.
Video consultation — £45 / 30 minMedia appearances
How we work
Bespoke, transparent and effective support at every stage.
Initial consultation
30 minutes by video or in office to analyse your situation and assess your legal options. From £45.
Personalised strategy
Maître Zakine develops the legal strategy best suited to your objectives and situation.
Defence & resolution
Court representation, amicable negotiation or formal notice — with rigour and responsiveness.
Everything you need to know
Answers to the most common questions before contacting us.
Master Zakine offers video consultations (Zoom, Teams) or telephone calls throughout France. Schedule an appointment on Calendly for an initial 30-minute consultation at €45. She also provides in-person services in Antibes.
The initial consultation (30 min) is charged at €45. Fees vary thereafter depending on the nature of the case: flat fee, time spent or success fees. A precise quote is provided from the first consultation.
Sale in the State of Future Completion concerns off-plan purchases. Common disputes: delays, defects, non-compliance. A specialized lawyer allows you to obtain compensation from the developer, often without trial.
Master Zakine will assist you before the Employment Tribunal. She analyzes your dismissal letter, assesses your chances and defends your rights effectively. Consultation available throughout France via video.
Master Zakine favors amicable settlement when possible (a few weeks to months). In litigation, timeframes vary from 6 months to 2 years depending on the courts. She keeps you informed at each stage of your case.
In VEFA, the developer is responsible for defects found at delivery and for 10 years (ten-year warranty). Master Zakine helps you draw up a delivery report, activate legal guarantees (completion, two-year, ten-year) and send a formal notice to the developer. She obtains compensation in kind or by equivalent, via amicable or judicial proceedings.
Yes. Although the firm is located in Antibes, Master Zakine operates throughout the jurisdiction of the Court of Grasse (Antibes, Cannes, Grasse, Mougins, Valbonne…) as well as in Nice, Monaco and throughout France for cases via videoconference. No travel required for an initial consultation.
Agreed termination is a friendly agreement between employee and employer allowing departure without dispute, with unemployment benefits. Dismissal is a unilateral decision by the employer, which can be contested at the Employment Tribunal if the cause is not real and serious. Master Zakine analyzes your situation to determine the best strategy: negotiating an advantageous settlement or contesting the dismissal in court.
Antibes and throughout France
Physical office in Antibes Juan-les-Pins, video consultations available throughout France and internationally.
Master Zakine also assists clients in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux and in the overseas territories for any dispute relating to construction law, off-plan property law or employment law. Video consultation allows for the same responsiveness regardless of your place of residence.
Defend your rights starting today
Legal consultation by video or at the office in Antibes
30 minutes · €45 · Throughout France
