The team at Feral regularly advises on actions to protect trademarks, domain names, designs, copyrights and trade secrets globally, anti-counterfeiting actions, alternative dispute resolution, as well as transactional and regulatory support, dawn raids and data protection compliance. Richard Willemant heads the team. Christiane Féral-Schuhl, who has expertise in IT law, data protection and IP law, is another key name in the space..

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is innovative, responsive and always available even for very urgent matters.’

  • ‘Mr. Richard Willemant: He is proactive and always available and responsive, even in emergencies.’

  • ‘Feral law is a top level law firm, especially suited to handle media IP and new technology issues.’

  • ‘My main point of contact is Mr. Richard Willemant, a great attorney and team leader. Mr. Willemant is an IP and technology law expert and has a large experience in handling international clients. He is kind and available, making him the perfect colleague to work with.’

  • ‘Feral is a boutique that brings high added value in the field of intellectual property and technologies.

  • ‘It is a "Sharp" team, precise and thoughtful in its advice. A precise and individual analysis of each situation. A united team that works by highlighting and protecting their customers. It is innovative, by making available to their customers, in a clear and precise manner, all the new current technological means. This is to guarantee a flawless result and facilitate an adaptation to the intrinsic understanding of their operation.’

  • ‘A large, close-knit team with a wide range of advice in different areas. Sometimes working outside their hours. Supported to this day by Richard Willemant, who has always been available and unwaveringly supportive. A lawyer whom I can never thank enough for having and being my advisor. Great successes, thanks to Mr Willemant. Attentive advice, which does not "give up" and does not count its hours.’

  • ‘This team combines extreme added value and a sense of customer issues. Very business oriented and highly technical'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard Willemant

Other key lawyers

Christiane Féral-Schuhl