As a boutique firm, Valther advises a variety of international companies, museums, regulatory organisations, publishing houses, and art centres, with a strong focus on the sectors of media, art, information technology, and sports. The firm has a particular strength when it comes to interweaving their digital law practice with their IP advice. The firm is led by founding-partner duo Xavier Près, who is an art market and museum specialist, and Vincent Varet, who is an IP and information technology law specialist.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Within the team I work with Xavier Prèsz and his team have a very good knowledge of authors' societies and the issues related to the originality of a work.'

  • ‘Availability, expertise and support in the various cases.’

  • 'Availability, listening, and speed.'

  • 'Vincent Varet on commercial and PLA issues: gets to the bottom of the issues and takes the time to explain and communicate.'

Key clients

  • Bibliothèque nationale de France
  • Philharmonie des enfants
  • Musée national des arts asiatiques - Mnaag
  • Centre Pompidou
  • GIP Maison Jean Cocteau
  • Manifesto Immersive
  • Centre National du Livre
  • Cinémathèque Française
  • Cité internationale de la BD
  • Ville de Vichy
  • Collection Lambert
  • SAJE

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Xavier Près, Vincent Varet