De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés‘ multi-disciplinary practice ranges from advice on broadcasting regulations and the financing of international productions to assistance with the negotiation of operating and distribution agreements and the protection of intellectual property rights. Charles-Edouard Renault is well known for his skill in film finance and film production disputes, acting for French film companies as well as financial institutions. He leads the team with Louis de Gaulle, an IP specialist, Julien Horn, who is experienced in IP litigation, and media and film production law expert Philippe Moncorps.

Headquartered in Paris but with a broad international scope, Taylor Wessing is commended for its full-service entertainment offering, spanning both day-to-day operations and complex, cross-border matters. The firm caters to both international and domestic clients in the industry, in particular producers, distributors, and financial institutions. The practice is strengthened by the considerable expertise of leads Christian Valsamidis, who is recognised in the field for his expertise in banking and IP issues in the entertainment industry, Claire Saint-Laurent-Mantoux, who has longstanding experience in contractual matters and the international financing of projects, and disputes-focused Benoît Goulesque-Monaux.

The sizeable team at Seattle Avocats is well equipped to assist artists and production companies (most notably, The Jokers Lab and Mediapart) with a wide range of issues. The practice is led by François Ronget, an industry specialist who handles litigation as well as advising on IP issues. Other key contacts are Emmanuel Tordjman and Olivia Lévy, an expert in IP law.

Well-established in the entertainment sector, Steering Legal has over 20 years’ of experience in cinema law. Representing a diverse array of clients, the firm's recent workload includes assisting production companies Terra Mater Studios and Pan-Européenne with a range of financing issues, as well as advising a leading Chadian lawyer and human rights activist on the adaptation rights of her life. Since publication, Stéphanie Berland and Leslie Herail left the firm.

UGGC Avocats has a strong reputation in the entertainment industry, acting for an impressive roster of clients that includes Bpifrance and Paradiso Media. The practice is particularly noted for its skills in cross-border cases, particularly involving US, European and African clients. Industry veteran Anne-Marie Pecoraro leads the team, bringing over 25 years of experience working in the media and entertainment sector to her advice to leading international studios and production companies. She is supported by Rodolphe Boissau, whose areas of strength include copyright litigation.

Noted for its expertise in the media and entertainment space, Racine frequently advises production companies on regulatory and tax issues. The group has also assisted major media companies such as Mediawan with title analysis, content reviews and clearances. The team is led by renowned IP expert Charles Bouffier along with Maud Bakouche and Xavier Rollet.

Representing leading clients such as Amazon Studios and the BBC, Taliens' cinema law team offers expertise in the French and Anglophone markets and is therefore well positioned to advise US and UK media players looking to expand into France. The team is led by Clara Steinitz, a specialist in IP litigation and advisory work. Jean-Frédéric Gaultier, who oversees complex and sensitive IP and media disputes, and Emilie Gras are other key figures in the department.