Notary (Notaire) — Officier Public, France

Nevena
Mehandzhiyska

Nevena helps families, property owners, and international clients secure their assets and transactions in France with the legal certainty of authenticated deeds — and clear, fast, bilingual advice.

Languages: French, English

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About Nevena

Nevena Mehandzhiyska is a French notary (notaire) who guides individuals, families, and businesses through the authentication and protection of their most important legal acts. A holder of the Diplôme Supérieur du Notariat from the Université Toulouse I Capitole, she practices with the rigor and impartiality that define the French notarial profession, combined with a rare fluency in English that makes her a natural partner for international clients.

As a public officer, Nevena drafts and authenticates the deeds (actes authentiques) that give legal force and lasting security to property sales, gifts, inheritances, and family arrangements. Her practice covers real estate transactions (sales, exchanges, rights of pre-emption), estate and succession planning (successions, donations, wills), and the full range of family matters — marriage contracts, PACS, and divorce settlements.

She also advises on commercial and company matters, assisting with company formation and the structuring of private and professional assets, and on personal taxation, helping clients anticipate the fiscal consequences of their decisions. With an additional university diploma in animal law (Université de Toulon), she offers specialized counsel to animal-protection associations on governance and the receipt of gifts and legacies.

Known for being exceptionally responsive and perfectly bilingual in English, Nevena regularly intervenes on significant international transactions, bridging the French notarial system and the expectations of foreign buyers, sellers, and investors.

Your Partner in French Law

Your Partner in French Notarial Law Nevena helps international clients, families, and entrepreneurs complete their French transactions with confidence — combining the legal security of authenticated deeds with fast, fluent, English-language service.

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Common Questions

Working with a corporate lawyer in France — Q&A

A notaire is a public officer who prepares and receives authenticated legal deeds. Notaries are commonly involved in real estate transactions, succession matters, donations, marriage contracts, PACS and family asset planning.

A notary is usually required for the final authenticated deed in a French property sale or transfer. The notary verifies the legal documents, secures the transaction and ensures that the deed is properly completed and registered.

Yes. Nevena assists with succession planning, donations, wills, legacies and the transfer of assets. Her work is especially useful where families need clear legal documentation and secure patrimonial planning.

Yes. Notaries can assist with marriage contracts, PACS arrangements and the organization of property or assets in family situations, including divorce-related patrimonial matters.

Yes. Her CV confirms experience advising both individuals and companies, including assistance with legal steps and procedures. She also has expertise in commercial and company law.

An authenticated deed is a formal legal document received by a notary. It carries strong legal certainty and is used for important matters such as property transfers, donations, marriage contracts and succession-related documents.

Yes. Nevena holds a university diploma in animal law and can advise animal-protection associations, especially regarding donations, legacies and related legal steps.

Prepare your identity documents, property documents, family information, existing agreements, succession documents, donation plans or any correspondence related to your matter. A short written summary of your situation will also help the notary understand the issue quickly.