Boutique firm NEXT AVOCATS advises on various aspects of music law, with a particular depth of expertise surrounding the live music industry. A notable highlight involved representing clients in combatting the marketing of illegal tickets for live music shows. Étienne Papin harnesses extensive experience to advise many of France’s leading live show organisers and Stéphanie Foulgoc has developed a practice surrounding the exploitation of music, acquisition of rights for original music and the negotiation of broadcasting rights.
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  • 'High-performance, dynamic and available team for optimal responsiveness.'

  • 'Etienne Papin and Stéphanie Foulgoc: expert advice and responsiveness. Very good understanding of the challenges of our organisation.'

  • 'Next's partners are very operational and very competent, they know the market in which they operate very well and provide very precise and attentive assistance, both in the relationship with foreign colleagues and with the end client.'

  • 'Stephanie Foulgoc is very competent, attentive and smart. It was always a pleasure to work with her - always reaching excellent results in a very efficient way. She also speaks and writes Italian very well, which is rare and appreciated by many clients.'

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Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Stéphanie Foulgoc

Practice head

Etienne Papin; Stéphanie Foulgoc