Highly-specialised in press law matters, August Debouzy fields extensive experience across the media and press industries. The firm’s technology, media and IP team boasts a diverse roster of both French and international clients, advising leading publishers and newspapers, as well individuals, on both contentious and non-contentious media and entertainment matters. The practice has a strong track record representing individuals in libel and defamation cases. Mahasti Razavi leads the team alongside Basile Ader, who bolsters the firm’s media litigation services, defending media clients in high-profile copyright, audio-visual and press-relates cases. With a balanced advisory and litigation practice, Amélie Tripet has particular experience in press, libel and publishing and continues to develop niche areas of expertise, such as PR and advertising support.

Composed of experienced media experts, the press law team at Seattle Avocats represents clients across the media and communications sectors. The group’s extensive and diverse clientele includes press groups, online press editors and blog hosts, and the team has a strong background representing individuals in reputation or privacy matters. Press and media law expert Emmanuel Tordjman co-heads the team, advising newspapers and public agents on both daily press activities and contentious matters. Practice co-head François de Cambiaire fields niche expertise in e-reputation matters, advising companies on communication and strategic campaigns. François Ronget co-leads the group, focusing on the audio-visual and film production space. Olivia Lévy counts artists, authors and entertainers among her clients, advising on press and IP law cases.

Focusing on digital media, Taliens advises on the full gamut of media matters, from disputes to corporate transactions and commercial contracts. The firm has an established reputation among international clients, advising US and UK-based media clients. Clara Steinitz leads the media team, with a practice spanning content creation, marketing, licensing and brand protection. Jean-Frédéric Gaultier is adept at handling sensitive issues, such as defamation and privacy matters and litigation involving the press. With experience in media, copyrights and designs, Emilie Gras is involved in production and commercial arrangements. Alix De Noray and Sophia Gintersos field balanced contentious and advisory media law practices. Florent Laville, Chloé Laboudie and Jeanne Toulemonde are other names to note.