The team at De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés has a cross-practice and transversal approach, providing financing, IP, distribution and regulatory expertise to major global clients in the entertainment industry. Well-regarded for its strong cross-border capabilities and a balanced advisory and litigation practice, the team is sought out by clients including DreamWorks and NBCUniversal. Charles Edouard-Renault  leverages decades of experience and a strong reputation in media and entertainment law, as both advisor and litigator. Georgie Courtois represents clients in complex litigation, with a noted expertise in IT law, IP and cyber criminality. Louis de Gaulle, Matthieu Dary, Philippe Moncorps and Julien Horn are also recommended.

Nomos provides a robust advisory and litigation service to a roster of international clients, including Netflix and Apple TV. The team is particularly active in assisting in SVOD and programme distribution for high-profile clients, as well as engaging in emerging areas including AI within the entertainment industry. Eric Lauvaux co-leads the team, advising clients across cultural industries in adapting to the digital landscape. Fellow co-lead Hélèna Delabarre harnesses an expertise in IP, mainly copyright and trademark law, as well as technology law, with a focus on data privacy.

Drawing upon an expansive global network, Taylor Wessing is well-positioned to represent an impressive roster of national and international companies in the entertainment industry in all operational aspects of their IP business. The team assists clients in the full range of media services, from IP assets to the financing and development of creative projects, notably advising Paris 2024 – Comité Des Jeux Olympiques on all copyright matters. The group is led by a quartet of specialists: Christian Valsamidis and Claire Saint-Laurent specialise in IP and banking law within the entertainment industry; Benoît Goulesque-Monaux has dispute resolution, arbitration and litigation expertise; and Marc Schuler  is active in the acquisition of rights and brand management.

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. offers a full-service media law practice and advises a wide range of leading corporations, agencies and artists, notably assisting the Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games with various media and entertainment matters. Julien Guinot-Deléry leads the team, with an expertise in contentious and non-contentious matters across the media landscape. Counsel Aurélie Pacaud regularly assists clients in securing IP rights or image rights in the context of high-stakes projects.

The team at Herald Avocats leverages deep television sector expertise to act for notable clients, including the national broadcaster France Télévisions. Jean Castelain is widely regarded for his litigation experience in libel actions, copyright issues and contractual relationships with producers. Castelain also advises on regulatory matters in the television sector, as well as the sale and purchase of entertainment companies. Juliette Félix advises, mediates and litigates across the media and IP law landscape.

Taliens provides end-to-end legal services to a stellar roster of industry clients, advising on productions and project development, IP rights and complex media transactions. Clara Steinitz advises major international media players on protecting and exploiting their IP and Jean-Frédéric Gaultier lends his expertise to high-stakes IP and media litigation.

Led by entertainment industry specialist Anne-Marie Pecoraro, UGGC Avocats is noted for its skills in cross-border cases, particularly involving US, European and African clients in the media and entertainment sector. A recent highlight involved advising Paris 2024 on copyright matters for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Pecoraro is supported by Rodolphe Boissau, who brings significant experience and skills in copyright and litigation.