With a particularly active media and entertainment practice, Nomos’ team is recommended for its expertise in contractual matters and infringement litigation, as well as advising on emerging areas within the music industry such as voice protection and AI. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Eric Lauvaux, who regularly advises broadcasters, distributors, and professional associations, and Hélèna Delabarre, who focuses on copyright law, data privacy and acquisitions. Florence Dauvergne is a name to note for trademark and IP matters, while Sylvain Naillat specialises in emerging technologies and was promoted to partner in March 2026.

UGGC Avocats has a comprehensive music law offering, allowing the team to advise on drafting and negotiating publishing, commercial transfer and original music commissioning contracts, catalogue sales, and the legal structuring of music content production. The team is also recognised for its expertise in handling anti-counterfeiting matters, including infringement claims and dereferencing of sites. Spearheading the team, Anne-Marie Pecoraro showcases significant experience across the full remit of music and collective management, including establishing legal and financing schemes, co-financing agreements and clearing of rights. Rodolphe Boissau  advises on a wide array of litigation, ranging from infringements to breach of contract.

One of the preeminent law firms in France for music law, WAN Avocats is regularly turned to by artists, record labels, publishers, and production companies. Typical mandates for the team range from litigation, including copyright and breach of contract disputes, to acquisitions and sales of assets. Isabelle Wekstein-Steg, who spearheads the practice, excels in advising on mergers, acquisitions and restructuring transactions and IP matters. Nicolas Rzeznik is a name to note for artistic property law and press law. Amélie Gouazé excels in trademark matters, while Manon Feydel is well-versed in copyright law.

Specialising in IP matters across the media and entertainment sector, Barnett Avocats advises artists, producers, agencies and art market stakeholders across the music industry. Typical mandates for the team range from assisting in lobbying actions with production companies to securing rights and drafting contracts. The practice is co-headed by Marc-Olivier Deblanc and Clémence Lapôtre. Deblanc has a high level of experience and knowledge of IP matters, while Lapôtre combines vast knowledge of technological aspects with experience in cross-border litigation.

Drawing on the firm’s wider copyright and IP experience, the media and entertainment team at CMS Francis Lefebvre are capable of advising on trademark, designs and patents within the music industry, as well as performers’, producers and sui generis database rights. The team is also recognised for its expertise regarding machine learning, anti-piracy measures and performers’ international successions. Florentin Sanson is reputed for the depth of his expertise in drafting and negotiating production and exploitation agreements for production companies, broadcasters, advertisers and artists.

Herald Avocats’ wide-ranging music law practice encompasses drafting contracts, audits of royalty statements, litigation, mediation and arbitration. The team also showcases a strong track record in handling procedures relating to the exploitation and distribution of works. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Jean Castelain and Juliette Félix. Castelain has a high level of experience and knowledge in advising both domestic and international clients on copyright and IP matters. Félix is an experienced litigator in the media sector, representing clients in copyright and electronic trade matters.

111 avocats’ wide-ranging practice spans negotiating and drafting agreements, licensing and regulatory compliance. The practice is jointly steered Elsa Huisman, Benjamin Giniez and Emmanuelle Bergeret. Huisman regularly assists on cross-border matters with US studios, while Giniez is a name to note for contract negotiation, content licensing and financing matters. Bergeret’s established client base includes producers, distributors and SVOD streaming platforms, as well as domestic and international media companies. Benedicte Magdelaine, Lou Masson and Hugo Berhault were promoted to partner in 2025.

NEXT AVOCATS is home to a well-experienced media and entertainment team capable of advising across the full gamut of music law matters, with particular expertise in live shows and immersive, multimedia shows, as well as advising on emerging AI technologies. The practice is co-headed by experienced partners, Stephanie Foulgoc and Étienne Papin. Foulgoc is well known in the market for IP matters, alongside showcasing expertise in advising domestic and international clients on regulatory compliance. Papin brings in-depth knowledge of live music shows, music records and audiovisual shows, in particular handling issues related to the illicit commercialisation of access rights.

Valther has a comprehensive media and entertainment offering, allowing the team to advise on contract drafting and negotiation, and regulatory compliance. The firm is also recognised for its litigation expertise, handling matters ranging from copyright royalties disputes to breach of agreements. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Xavier Près, who specialises in IP and digital law matters for public operators and artists across the music industry, and Vincent Varet, who focuses on copyright law matters.