

FÉRAL
Client SatisfactionThe IT and internet offering at FÉRAL covers both the transactional and regulatory elements of the practice, where the team routinely advises IT service providers, SaaS software editors, and tech users. Core workflows include e-commerce, telecoms, AI, media law, related litigation, and the drafting of tech agreements, such as software solution integration and outsourcing. The practice is co-led by Richard Willemant, who defends IP rights in the tech sector, and Olivia Luzi, who focuses on data privacy issues, IT contracts, and contentious IT mandates. Christiane Féral-Schuhl covers data protection and IP matters, while Bruno Gregoire Sainte Marie is noted for his tech litigation experience.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team stands out for its responsiveness and its ability to adapt.'
‘Olivia Luzi quickly understood our challenges and took them into account.'
‘Feral is the best in its field, the lawyers are excellent, friendly and very available. It is a pleasure to work with them.'
‘Richard Willemant, he is brilliant, innovative and very courteous, which we greatly appreciate. He is very available and has great writing skills.'
Key clients
- OVHCloud
- BIOGARAN
- EXOTEC
- SQILLS
- EVENTEAM
- DQE SOFTWARE
- ORTHO CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS
- PACIFIC AVENUE CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
- IHEARTMEDIA INC.
- ADVENT INTERNATIONAL L.P
Work highlights
- Advised EXOTEC on the drafting and negotiation of a merger structuring project design to facilitate its expansion worldwide.
- Advised SQILLS on the drafting and negotiation of a new SaaS licence and implementation of its solution S3 Passenger in the French PACA region.
- Advised EVENTEAM LIVE, an official sub-distributor of Paris 2024 Olympic Games for hospitality packages in connection with several IT related projects.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Willemant, Olivia Luzi