Founding Partner
Elisabetta Pedersini is co-founder and partner in charge of dealing with private clients, high-end individuals, affluent families, closely-held corporations, pro-athletes, celebrities, High-end defendants, high-ranking executives, Music producers, private clients, Family offices, foreign investors, corporate clients, Fortune 500 corporations, foundations, and commercial airlines,
She has been advising high-end foreign clients on all aspects of their personal legal needs, including preservation and management of wealth, white collar defense and special investigations, asset protection, foreign trust management, diversification techniques; complex litigation, family dispute resolution; complex divorces, prenuptial agreements; business succession planning; Wills; Durable Power of Attorney; Offshore trusts; Estate & Fiduciary controversy matters, Aviation Law, Real Estate matters and recognization of foreign judgments.
When litigation is necessary, Elisabetta offers a unique international perspective by understanding the technical aspects of the case, the special need for a strong white-collar defense, and the necessary deep knowledge of the Law, always taking into consideration the cultural differences and the right factors for a successful litigation strategy.
Fully committed to high performance, confidentiality, and discretion. She has an instinctively global business perspective and vision that turn into the best personalized legal concierge assistance to her clients.
Born and raised in Italy, with extensive education in Europe, Dominican Republic, and the USA, Elisabetta has acquired a great knowledge of foreign cultures, and the civil and common law legal systems, which turned into a great skill allowing her to better understand her clients and help them with their needs.
Elisabetta is also a renowned co-author of various books and guides in the field of Comparative International Family law and Private Client Law such as the best-selling publication of the definitive Guide to International Family Law: A Global Guide also known to family practitioners around the World as the "Blue Book"; The International Relocation of Children Global Guide and the Private Client Law in Dominican Republic all published by Thomson Reuters.
She is also a highly involved member of the international community as well as a Rotarian. She served as an adjunct professor at NYU SPS. She has been working as a pro-bono contributor for the global research projects of The World Bank, The World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, and as a pro-bono translator for The National Cancer Institute and Greenpeace International.
Elisabetta is fluent in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, and Portuguese.
Specialties: Private Client, High Net Worth individuals involved in complex issues, Affluent Families, International Family Law, Complex Litigation, Celebrities, Professional Athletes, Wealth Management, White Collars Defense and Investigations, High Net Worth divorces, Foreign Trusts, Aviation Law, Family Offices, Closely held corporations, Hedge Funds, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Entertainment Law, Sports Law, Civil Litigation, Wills, Probate, Casinos, Luxury Real Estate, and Mediation.