Our leadership:
Pechmeze Law was founded in 2021 by Cecilia Pechmeze.
Cecilia holds an LL.M. in Public International Law from the London School of Economics and has developed her experience both on states disputes and armed conflicts.
She first gained insight of law practice working in a prominent London-based public international law firm dedicated to dispute resolutions, where she contributed to missions including the advising states on investment disputes and the drafting of laws for states clients.
She went on to advise non-governmental organisations working on conflict areas with a focus on Asia-Pacific and Middle-East on an array of topics, including the legal consequences for states to use private militaries, the legality of foreign invasion, the prosecution of international crimes committed by governments and armed groups and the involvement of foreign private companies in the perpetration of international crimes.
Over the years, her work on conflict brought her to collaborate with UN bodies and governments’ Ministries of Foreign Affairs, and to develop a network of analysts, field and open source investigators and cyber experts with whom she surrounds herself to provide her clients a thought-through and designed strategy.
Having worked on sensitive matters, Cecilia has instilled to the firm a culture of awareness regarding safety, security and confidentiality. She also surrounds herself with cyber security engineers to guarantee the confidentiality of any collaboration she undertakes.
Cecilia is admitted to the Paris bar and is a member of the Women’s White Collar Defense Association.
Our vision:
Confidentiality and discretion
We have learned from years of working in sensitive environment and on war context how to protect ourselves and our information. We have curated a culture of security, enhanced by the use of appropriate tools.
Ahead of the trends
Our domaines of expertise crucially require us to anticipate tomorrow’s realities. We integrate them in any strategy we draft and advice we offer. States’ strategies for the cyber domain, new weapons, development of state capacities in the outer space, and future of policies applicable to companies operating in conflict zones are always kept on check.
Focus and dedication
We dedicate ourselves to a crafted series of expertise we excel at and strive to constantly grow. The law applicable to war and conflict is complex and requires our undivided attention.
A spirited network worldwide
Over the years, we have worked with talented professionals and have built meaningful relationships that we are proud to rely on for the benefit of our clients. We collaborate with researchers, open source specialists, lawyers and observers to deliver the most spirited advice.
Client centered
We are a boutique law firm dedicated to our clients. We have a defined vetting process ensuring we are the best fit for their needs. Once on board, our clients have our full attention, respect and dedication.