FÉRAL maintains a strong position in the market, covering the full array of IT and internet matters, from financial IT infrastructure restructuring and cloud transitions to licensing and disputes. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Richard Willemant, a seasoned litigator specialising in cybercrime and the protection of IP rights, and Olivia Luzi, who excels in contractual, GDPR compliance and contentious IT matters. Bruno Grégoire Sainte Marie is well regarded for his expertise in complex litigation, while Christiane Féral-Schuhl is a key contact for clients in the banking, insurance and aeronautics industries.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The Féral team is distinguished above all by its high level of expertise, its innovative spirit, and its strong team cohesion. Each member of the team is readily available, meticulous, and driven by a genuine passion.'
- 'Their approach combines solid academic and litigation experience with exemplary responsiveness, placing them well above the market average. Féral knows how to blend intellectual rigour with pragmatism, a rare combination in the industry.’
- 'Richard Willemant is innovative and recognized for his expertise and keen market knowledge.'
- ‘A highly skilled and expert team. Excellent work.'
- ‘A specialized and multi-skilled team in tech and data. We appreciate the availability and responsiveness of the teams led by Olivia Luzi. They are efficient, respect deadlines, and anticipate our needs. The level of service is truly excellent.’
- ‘Olivia Luzi is an excellent negotiator, well versed in market practices. Always available, even in emergencies. Attentive to client needs, and never raises problems, only solutions.'
Key clients
- BIOGARAN
- EXOTEC
- DQE SOFTWARE
- SGD PHARMA
- EUROPCAR
- KLÉPIERRE
- CONFÉDÉRATION NATIONALE DU CRÉDIT MUTUEL
- EQUATIV
- ÉTOILE ASSURANCE – L’ÉTOILE
- CRX SOFTWARE SARL (RAILCUBE)
- SQILLS
- ENSO
Work highlights
Advised a European shopping centre operator, owner and manager on a strategic project to modernize its financial IT infrastructure.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Richard Willemant; Olivia Luzi
Other key lawyers
Bruno Grégoire Sainte Marie; Christiane Féral-Schuhl; Morgan Monnet