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Firms To Watch: Media and entertainment: Music

An entertainment law boutique with a strong focus on the music industry, Claire Prugnier Avocats advises leading artists on contractual and royalties issues, among others.
Stéphanie Foulgoc and Étienne Papin jointly head the team at NEXT AVOCATS, which has developed niche expertise in the combatting the marketing of illegal tickets for live music shows.
Xavier Près and Vincent Varet draw on their expertise in copyright, trade mark, media and IT law to advise key players in the music sector, including Philharmonie de Paris and SACEM.
Vercken & Gaullier acts for a plethora of notable names in the music industry, from leading rap artists to major streaming platforms, with particular expertise in copyright litigation.

Firms in the Spotlight Media and entertainment: Music

CHASSANY WATRELOT & ASSOCIES

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A FULL-EXPERTISE HUMAN RESOURCES LAW FIRM   Founded in 1987, Chassany Watrelot & Associés (CWA) is one of the main French law firms whose activity is exclusively dedicated to employment law and all other legal areas related to human resources management (insurance law, tax law…).

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Vivien & Associés

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Vivien & Associés offers competitive legal services and representation across a broad range of key practice areas:

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Media and entertainment: Music in France

Herald Avocats

With considerable expertise in complex litigation, Herald Avocats frequently acts for notable record labels. Commanding an in-depth knowledge of the music sector, the team is co-led by two industry experts: Juliette Félix, who maintains an excellent reputation for handling litigation in the field of music and entertainment law, and Jean Castelain, who has specialist knowledge of media and intellectual property law.

Practice head(s):

Juliette Félix; Jean Castelain


UGGC Avocats

A dominant force in the market, UGGC Avocats handles complex, cross-border matters for many leading global figures in the music industry and is commended for its ‘legal and technical excellence’ in the field. Recent landmark cases for the group have included defending music service provider Mood Media in a dispute before the European courts and advising a successful French pop-rock band on copyright protection. The team is led by Anne-Marie Pecoraro, a highly renowned media lawyer who has a niche expertise in matters relating to music and live shows, whilst Rodolphe Boissau is also an expert in media and IP law.

Practice head(s):

Anne-Marie Pecoraro


Other key lawyers:

Rodolphe Boissau


Testimonials

‘The UGGC Avocats team is very responsive, provides sound and relevant advice, and knows how to direct us towards other pathways if necessary.’

‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro and Rodolphe Boissau are available and respect our often very tight deadlines. They both have undeniable experience in their field and we know we can trust their recommendations.’

‘They truly serve the needs of their clients. Legal and technical excellence in their fields is their trademark. They are truly committed to supporting their clients, notably through their strategic and negotiation skills, and their human and ethical qualities.’ 

‘I highly recommend this exceptional team, which combines expertise in the sectors with long knowledge of the legal environment and practices, legal expertise, and a methodical approach.’ 

‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro nurtures long-term relationships with her clients. Her passion for the law and skills in negotiation stand out.’

‘They are experts and understand the subject matter and environment perfectly. They are personally involved and very passionate throughout the case.’

‘Anne-Marie Pecoraro is an undisputed leader in the field of music law. She stands out for her ethics and dedication and is a visionary on the evolution of music.’

Key clients

Jean-Paul Gaultier


Paris 2024 Olympic Games


Philippe Aglae


Nosonic


Paradiso Media


Maylin Pultar (The Buffalo Girl)


Kendell


CDC (Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations)


spectacle AURA


Rafe Production


Cité de la musique Philharmonie de Paris


Emmanuelle Haim and Concert d’Astrée


Echo Studio


Thierry Mugler


Mood Media


ELYX – Fondation ELYX


Yacine Ait Kaci


Work highlights


  • Defended Mood Media Corporation, a leading in-store media solutions company, in very complex music business dispute before the European courts.
  • Advised French rock-pop bank Nosonic in connection with the protection of their music business development, the financing for their concerts, and the review of all music agreements for sound recordings.
  • Advised Philippe Aglaé, a choral conductor and chorus leader, on the negotiation of agreements to provide music for Netflix and for Citroën advertising.

WAN Avocats

WAN Avocats provides a full-service offering to leading artists and record companies in the sphere of music law, with particular expertise in IP and IT matters. The team is strengthened by the considerable expertise of Isabelle Wekstein-Steg, a highly regarded figure in the field, who leads the team alongside Raphaël Naccach. Amélie Gouazé, whose practice focuses on copyright, trade mark, unfair competition and commercial matters, and Nicolas Rzeznik, who is skilled in both litigation and advisory work, are also key contacts.

Practice head(s):

Isabelle Wekstein-Steg; Raphaël Naccach


Other key lawyers:

Amélie Gouazé; Nicolas Rzeznik


Testimonials

‘Isabelle Wekstein-Steg’s team stands out for the quality of the analysis provided and for their precise knowledge of the law and the players in the music sector. Isabelle strives to offer very precise and tailored solutions, delving into all the issues, including on complex subjects.’

‘Isabelle Wekstein-Steg proposes innovative solutions that are adapted to the client and can mobilise the other departments of the firm and its network.’

‘The team stands out for its cohesion, responsiveness, and skill.’

Barnett Avocats

Specialist IP boutique Barnett Avocats possesses in-depth knowledge of the music industry and an extensive client base of artists, producers, management agencies and record labels. The practice runs the full gamut of contractual and litigation matters, with recent highlights including advising Association des Superviseurs Musicaux on drafting recording and other agreements and assisting the Maria Callas Foundation with day-to-day issues. IP specialist Marc-Olivier Deblanc heads the practice.

Practice head(s):

Marc-Olivier Deblanc


Testimonials

‘It is a very professional and very competent team, particularly in IP and copyright matters. The quality of services, advice, and deliverables is always good. The team on a human level favours creating a strong link with the client, and adapts its agenda in order to always be efficient in offering rapid and well-argued responses.’

‘Organisation, rigour, in-depth legal analysis and availability at all times perfectly characterise this firm.’

‘Marc-Olivier Deblanc is an experienced and very knowledgeable lawyer. He has a perfect mastery of the subject of IP law.’

Key clients

Maria Callas Foundation


John Malkovich & Anastasya Terenkova


Page 114 – Jacques Audiard


Rush Management


GMT Productions (Lagardère Group)


Association des Superviseurs Musicaux


Intervista Law Firm


Agence Gloria – Jeff Génie


Sixième Son


Pigalle Production


A440


Evgueni and Sacha Galperine


Josette Music Club


Un Plan Simple


French Flair


Prosadis


Bleu Kobalt


Work highlights


  • Advising Association des Superviseurs Musicaux on drafting template agreements (including music supervisor agreements, master services agreements and recording agreements).
  • Providing day-to-day legal and strategic advice to the Maria Callas Foundation.

CMS Francis Lefebvre

CMS Francis Lefebvre’s IP and TMT department draws on the firm’s global network to assist both national and international clients with a multitude of matters in the music space. IP specialist Anne-Laure Villedieu heads the team, whilst Florentin Sanson has significant expertise in advising on the production and exploitation of musical works, collaborating closely with the full-service firm’s tax, employment and corporate teams.

Practice head(s):

Anne-Laure Villedieu


Other key lawyers:

Florentin Sanson