FÉRAL spearheads anti-piracy campaigns for broadcasters and is particularly active in the media, entertainment, technology, and luxury sectors. Richard Willemant orchestrates multinational anti-piracy frameworks and cross-border advisory, while Olivia Luzi handles IT contracts, software licensing, and data privacy integrations with copyright mandates. Christiane Féral-Schuhl offers mediation expertise and thought leadership in digital transformations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘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, rigorous, and driven by a genuine passion for intellectual property law. A culture of excellence is deeply ingrained in the firm's practice: legal precision is always coupled with a nuanced understanding of the economic, artistic, and technological implications of each case.'
- ''Their approach combines solid academic and litigation experience with exemplary responsiveness, placing them well above the market average. FÉRAL knows how to combine intellectual rigor with pragmatism, a rare combination in the industry.'
- ‘We closely work with Richard Willemant, and we have found him very knowledgeable and reliable. He respond to our message in a very punctual manner and provide easy but effective solutions.’
- ‘A highly skilled and expert team. Excellent work. Partners who listen to clients' needs.'
- ‘The team led by Richard Willemant has particular expertise in the fight against piracy.’
- ‘A highly responsive team, available, innovative, and proactive in addressing difficulties.’
Practice head
Richard Willemant
Other key lawyers
Olivia Luzi; Christiane Féral-Schuhl