Soraya Racette
French attorney at law
Attorney at law registered with the Bar Associations of Paris and Montreal
Background
Ms. Soraya Racette holds an LL.B. (Bachelor of Law) from the Faculty of Law of the University of Montreal in Canada, a Master 1 in International Business Law and a Master 2 in Insurance Law from the Sorbonne University in Paris.
Ms. Soraya Racette is a member of the Paris and Montreal Bar Associations and entered Schindhelm in 2024.
She also worked in the legal department of a large American insurance and risk management broker. In addition, she taught civil law courses at the Paris branch of the Université Catholique de Lille.

Soraya Racette advises a diverse client base, including North American, English and German-speaking clients — notably from the United States, Canada, and Australia — in handling both domestic and cross-border matters. She works fluently French and English, with a focus on contract law, business law, and employment law.
She also brings strong experience in international litigation and arbitration, which she leverages to develop effective legal strategies tailored to the complexities of cross-border issues. In addition, she regularly assists international clients with matters relating to inheritance law and real estate law.
Ms. Soraya Racette also intervenes in art law, in connection with the transactional aspects of art sales, and also for disputes relating to looted art or with respect to issues regarding authenticity.
Ms. Soraya Racette is a member of the Franco-British Lawyers Society (FBLS).