de Cambiaire & Méziani Associés was co-founded in December 2024 by former co-lead of Seattle Avocats, François de Cambiaire. The firm’s wide-ranging expertise ranges from obtaining OTI certification to litigation before civil, commercial and criminal courts.
Media and entertainment: Newspapers in France
de Cambiaire & Méziani Associés
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August Debouzy
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.
Praxisleiter:
Basile Ader
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Marie Edelstenne; Benjamin Van Gaver; Amélie Tripet
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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.
‚Marie Edelstenne is a lawyer to watch. She pleads with passion while maintaining unparalleled rigor and precision. She can spot the smallest detail, the slightest inconsistency.’
Kernmandanten
Radio France
CMI
Marie Claire
Le Parisien
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- 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.
Squadra Avocats
Squadra Avocats is home to a well-experienced newspaper law team, whose wide-ranging practice encompasses takeovers and disposals, M&A transactions and litigation. Charles Morel excels in the restructuring and acquisition of distressed assets, frequently advising banks, bond creditors and investment funds. Jean Baptiste Beline is a name to note for the regulation of the internet, protection of IP rights and press offences. François Lan combines significant experience in transactional matters with expertise in contract negotiation and drafting.
Praxisleiter:
Charles Morel; Jean Baptiste Belin; François Lan
Kernmandanten
Heroes Media
Riccobono Presse Investissement
Encre et Numérique
Datagora
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- Advised HEROES MEDIA group in the drawing up and submission of a takeover offer of the assets of PREMIERE MEDIA under a disposal plan, and particularly the assets attached to PREMIERE magazine.
- Advising and representing Riccobono Press Investment (RPI) in various litigation proceedings relating to the judicial liquidation of TURF EDITIONS.
- Advising Editions Animées and its founder Ms. Claire Faÿ for the last 10 years. Advising on copyright and trademarks, and negotiating publishing and distribution agreements.