One of the preeminent law firms in France for newspaper matters, August Debouzy is regularly turned to by publishers, producers, distributors, development studios and artists. Typical mandates for the team include media litigation, in particular, press law issues, libel and defamation, as well as IP matters, GDPR compliance and copyright. Spearheading the team, Basile Ader is an experienced litigator specialising in managing reputational risk and crisis situations. Amélie Tripet is a name to note for domestic and international clients regarding copyright matters. Marie Edelstenne and Benjamin van Gaver are other noteworthy practitioners in the newspaper area.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A very solid and experienced team, which has the quality of knowing how to both defend the fundamentals of our law and understand the practical and concrete issues of the cases handled.’
- ‘Basile Ader is one of those lawyers they don't make anymore, who can grasp the big picture of a case and bring it to life. He reminds the judge and the parties why the case exists and why it's so important. He is reassuring and genuinely cares about his clients' well-being.
- ‘The team distinguish themselves through seamless teamwork, agility and a constant focus on outcomes. They are not only technical advisers but creative problem-solvers who adapt quickly, anticipate challenges and provide clear, pragmatic guidance under pressure.'
Key clients
- Radio France
- CMI
- Marie Claire
- Le Parisien
Work highlights
Represented Le Parisienin a legal dispute initiated by actor Gérard Depardieu against Le Parisien, Libération, Mediapart, and Télérama regarding an article published by Le Parisien about footage from the TV program Complément d’enquête.
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Practice head
Basile Ader
Other key lawyers
Marie Edelstenne; Benjamin Van Gaver; Amélie Tripet