Noted for its expertise in the media and entertainment space, Racine frequently advises production companies on regulatory and tax issues. The group has also assisted major media companies such as Mediawan with title analysis, content reviews and clearances. The team is led by renowned IP expert Charles Bouffier along with Maud Bakouche and Xavier Rollet.
Testimonials
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‘Charles Bouffier's team at Racine is simply excellent!’
‘Charles Bouffier is simply great. Super engaged, knowledgeable and offers a great overall service. Every conversation with him makes you smarter and usually solves the problem you have. Moreover, it's always pleasant to work with Charles.’
‘The Racine media team is on a human scale, which allows for very appreciable speed of action and advice.’
‘Charles Bouffier has very good knowledge of the business and technological issues in the world of SVOD platforms. This allows you to receive tailor-made advice without having to spend time explaining the complex issues. It's a real advantage.’
‘Charles Bouffier has great expertise in the field of copyright law.’
‘Racine is unique in that they are well versed in international production issues. All of the attorneys that I dealt with are extremely knowledgeable in multiple areas of the law (tax, corporate structuring, entertainment and production), and it was very helpful that the team of attorneys assisting me were all fluent in the English language.’
'Pragmatic and efficient.'
Key clients
- SPL Air 217
- Filmédis
Work highlights
- Advised SPL Air 217 on the creation of a film studio on the former Air Force Base 217 in the communes of Brétigny-sur-Orge and Plessis-Pâté.
- Represented the court-appointed liquidator of film production company Filmédis with the recovery of ownership of illegally misappropriated films.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Charles Bouffier, Maud Bakouche, Xavier Rollet