Atty. Martin Pradel

Atty. Martin Pradel

Martin Pradel is a member of the Paris Bar and founder of TALMA Dispute Resolution. He acts in the most complex white-collar matters as well as in matters of commercial and corporate litigation, in France and abroad.

Paris Paris 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Martin Pradel at a glance

Martin Pradel is a criminal defense attorney, practicing at Talma Dispute Resolution. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in France (2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Human Rights Law, Paris (France) (2023). Serands clients in Paris and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Martin Pradel is a member of the Paris Bar and founder of TALMA Dispute Resolution
  • He acts in the most complex white-collar matters as well as in matters of commercial and corporate litigation, in France and abroad
  • Martin has extensive experience in sensitive cases with high reputational stakes
  • He also advises companies, executives and political figures in white-collar criminal matters and compliance, particularly in cases of corruption, money laundering, terrorism financing and international sanctions
  • Martin also has wide-ranging experience in commercial and corporate litigation and is involved in numerous disputes relating to corporate life, including relations between partners or shareholders and contractual disputes
  • He acts before French courts as well as foreign courts, particularly in French-speaking Africa
  • His experience as a Member of the Paris Bar Council (2018-2020) and of the National Bar Council (2020-2023) has allowed him to acquire a cutting-edge expertise in disputes between lawyers, in particular regarding partnership issues
  • From 2018 to 2022, Martin Pradel was a partner in a leading business law firm dedicated to international dispute resolution.Martin Pradel previously practiced several years in criminal labor law at a leading firm in the field
  • In 2008, Martin Pradel was admitted to the prestigious “Concours de la Conférence”, which selects twelve lawyers each year to provide emergency criminal defense in sensitive cases and represent the young Paris Bar in France and abroad
  • His involvement in some of the most sensitive cases of the last fifteen years has led him to be ranked since 2017 among the 30 most powerful lawyers in France by GQ magazine

Practice Areas Explained

Martin Pradel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Martin Pradel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Where is Martin Pradel's law office located?
Martin Pradel's law practice is located in Paris. The firm is Talma Dispute Resolution. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Martin Pradel handle?
Martin Pradel focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Martin Pradel practiced law?
Martin Pradel has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
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What awards or recognition has Martin Pradel received?
Martin Pradel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense; Lawyer of the Year — Human Rights Law, Paris (France).

Practice Areas

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Human Rights Law, Paris (France)
- 2023

Bar Admissions

France
Admitted: 2005

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