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NomoS leverages deep-rooted knowledge in music production to represent large record companies, including Sony Music and Warner Music, in both advisory and litigation work. The team also has strong ties to key music industry union groups, notably SNEP, IFPI, CSDEM, and CEMF. Eric Lauvaux co-heads the team, assisting producers and publishers of cultural content in navigating the digital environment. Fellow co-head Hélène Delabarre represents key players in the media and entertainment sector in litigation and also advises on acquisitions in the music sector. Florence Dauvergne and Sylvain Naillat are also recommended.

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Testimonials

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  • 'We work with Eric Lauvaux who is very responsive and efficient, attentive and proactive. I appreciate his skills and reliability.'

  • 'Very professional, knowledgeable in IP and new technologies, strong in strategic advice.'

  • 'Extensive experience and excellent expertise in the field.'

  • 'Responsiveness, skills, quality relationships.'

  • 'Pragmatic, business-oriented and very responsive team.'

  • 'Eric Lauvaux: very business oriented, an expert in music law.'

  • 'The NomoS team are always very competent and we are always very satisfied with the services provided.'

  • 'We are particularly satisfied with Héléna Delabarre as well as Florence Dauvergne.'

Key clients

  • Because (Editions + Music)
  • BMG Rights Management France
  • CEMF (Union of French Music Publishers)
  • CSDEM (Music Publishing Trade Union)
  • David Gilmour
  • IWAY
  • SNEP (National Union of Phonographic Publishing)
  • Soulbeats Records
  • Sony Music
  • Warner Music
  • The Walt Disney Company
  • We Love Green
  • Kobalt

Work highlights

  • Represented the two American publishers of the Black Eyed Peas “Whenever” – BMG RM and SONY MP – against two French songwriters claiming this song was infringing their work.
  • Advised Because Music on the acquisition of the catalogues of Purple Money, a music production and publishing company.
  • Advised BMG RM France on the acquisition of the Martin Solveig catalogues, owned by two different labels in France and the UK.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eric Lauvaux, Helena Delabarre

Other key lawyers

Florence Dauvergne, Sylvain Naillat