Senior Strategic Advisor – Attorney-at-Law | International Law & Tax StructuringMaître Éric Duret brings to Kruseman an elite expertise and a distinguished track record in international law, corporate taxation, and high-stakes crisis management. Appointed Grand Officer of the National Order of the Cedar (Lebanon)—the nation's highest honor, awarded for his pivotal role in major geopolitical arbitrations and negotiations in the Middle East—he serves as a key strategic advisor ensuring the security of the firm’s cross-border operations.An Exceptional Career at the Highest Levels of Influence Throughout a career defined by absolute precision and strict confidentiality, Maître Duret has engineered complex legal and tax frameworks for highly sensitive international matters. His expertise has been sought after by sovereign entities and state institutions (including the City of Paris, the Republic of Gabon, and the Vatican), as well as for the management of complex asset structures related to historic figures such as Saddam Hussein and major publicly traded corporations like Altran.The Guardian of Elite Corporate and Private Interests Renowned for his surgical mastery of transatlantic and cross-border financial flows, he has also been the trusted asset attorney to some of France’s most prominent cultural and business icons, including Bernard Tapie and Jean-Paul Belmondo.At Kruseman, Maître Éric Duret leverages his macro-strategic vision, legal authority, and global network to deliver robust transaction security, advanced risk management, and optimized international legal structures for our elite partners and clients.