Amélie Tripet > August Debouzy > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

With its cross-functional, cross-border IP expertise as a strong foundation, August Debouzy’s copyright team is dedicated to addressing all aspects of copyright protection and defense for brands and creative works. Under the leadership of Mahasti Razavi and Basile Ader, the team offers a comprehensive range of copyright services, including litigation in civil and criminal courts, compliance assessments, chain of rights audits, infringement seizure actions, negotiation of licensing agreements, and a strong focus on the intersection of technology and copyright management in the creative industry’s future landscape. Prominent members of this practice also include Amélie Tripet, who excels in copyright matters related to press, libel, and publishing, along with Pierre Pérot and Inès Bouzayen, both of whom have significantly contributed to enhancing the practice since joining last year.

Highly-specialised in press law matters, August Debouzy fields extensive experience across the media and press industries. The firm’s technology, media and IP team boasts a diverse roster of both French and international clients, advising leading publishers and newspapers, as well individuals, on both contentious and non-contentious media and entertainment matters. The practice has a strong track record representing individuals in libel and defamation cases. Mahasti Razavi leads the team alongside Basile Ader, who bolsters the firm’s media litigation services, defending media clients in high-profile copyright, audio-visual and press-relates cases. With a balanced advisory and litigation practice, Amélie Tripet has particular experience in press, libel and publishing and continues to develop niche areas of expertise, such as PR and advertising support.

Distinguished by its representation of some of Europe’s leading auction houses, August Debouzy is particularly skilled at handling disputes, art forgery cases, negotiations with the French Ministry of Culture, obtaining art passports and moral rights claims. Basile Ader, a longstanding expert in the field, co-heads the practice and specialises in sensitive, high-profile disputes. Fellow practice head Mahasti Razavi is a seasoned litigator. Amélie Tripet also advises a broad range of players on art law and art forgery cases.