FTMS Avocats is particularly recommended for its experience handling highly mediatised cases, notably related to the sport and entertainment sectors. The team's strong know-how of the public sector is another standout feature, with the firm frequently defending French and foreign political figures in corruption investigations, while also being well versed in criminal employment law and advice on tax fraud and money-laundering cases. The practice is co-headed by Pierre-Olivier Sur and Mathias Chichportich, with Clara Gérard Rodriguez and Agathe Blanc providing key support.
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- ‘Adaptability, attentiveness to the client, sound and wise advice’.
- 'A specialised team with extensive experience in media-related cases. Excellent complementarity with their advanced expertise in press law.’
- ‘Pierre Olivier Sur has extensive experience and a deep client base. Mathias Chichportich has made a name for himself. He manages the firm very well.’
- ‘A very dynamic and dedicated team, good collaboration, with excellent and complementary profiles. Everyone contributes to the search for solutions in a very positive and active atmosphere.’
- ‘Excellent team’.
- ‘Clara Gerard-Rodriguez is the lawyer you want at your side’.
Key clients
- Kylian Mbappé
- Olympique de Marseille
- Fédération Française de Rugby
- Publicis
- Mediatransports
- Tidjane Thiam
- Bulgari
- Christian Estrosi
- Christian Carpinelli
- Ali Bongo and family
- Eric Kayser / Maison Kayser
- CDC Habitat
Work highlights
Representing international football player Kylian Mpappé who has filed a criminal complaint against his former club, Paris-Saint-Germain, for moral harassment and extortion in May 2025.
Representing the Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi, who is facing criminal charges for corruption, illegal taking of interest and violation of procurement rules in relation to several public contracts signed by the City of Nice, including with France TV.
Representing the French Rugby Federation in relation to allegations of involuntary manslaughter following the death of a player in South Africa in 2024.
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Practice head
Pierre-Olivier Sur; Mathias Chichportich
Other key lawyers
Clara Gerard-Rodriguez; Agathe Blanc