Maitre Jean CASTELAIN > Herald Avocats > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Herald Avocats
91 RUE DU FAUBOURG SAINT HONORÉ
75008 PARIS
France

Work Department

Arbitration

Position

He specialises in litigation and arbitration proceedings. He offers his services to both french and international firms. His expertise is provided to clients from various economic and financial sectors (distributors, insurance companies, television, etc.), notably in arbitration and litigation. He is regularly appointed as chairman or a member of arbitration tribunals, and has also been appointed as a mediator.

He is a leading adviser in the sectors of intellectual property, copyright and media, and frequently counsels major clients in the publishing and media industries.

Career

Jean Castelain is a former President of the Paris Bar (Bâtonnier) and Vice-President of the National Bar Council.

Languages

French - English

Education

Jean Castelain was admitted to the Paris Bar in 1978. He holds a PhD in Law.

Lawyer Rankings

France > Media and entertainment: Music

(Leading partners)

Jean CastelainHerald Avocats

The well-regarded team at Herald Avocats utilises an in-depth knowledge of the music sector to represent notable industry clients in complex litigation. Co-head Jean Castelain is note for his a specialist knowledge of media and intellectual property law, while Juliette Félix maintains a strong reputation for representing clients – notably major record labels – in litigation that spans music and entertainment law.

France > Media and entertainment: Television/radio

(Leading partners)

Jean CastelainHerald Avocats

The team at Herald Avocats leverages deep television sector expertise to act for notable clients, including the national broadcaster France Télévisions. Jean Castelain is widely regarded for his litigation experience in libel actions, copyright issues and contractual relationships with producers. Castelain also advises on regulatory matters in the television sector, as well as the sale and purchase of entertainment companies. Juliette Félix advises, mediates and litigates across the media and IP law landscape.