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NEXT AVOCATS

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France

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Media and entertainment: Music

NEXT AVOCATS is home to a well-experienced media and entertainment team capable of advising across the full gamut of music law matters, with particular expertise in live shows and immersive, multimedia shows, as well as advising on emerging AI technologies. The practice is co-headed by experienced partners, Stephanie Foulgoc and Étienne Papin. Foulgoc is well known in the market for IP matters, alongside showcasing expertise in advising domestic and international clients on regulatory compliance. Papin brings in-depth knowledge of live music shows, music records and audiovisual shows, in particular handling issues related to the illicit commercialisation of access rights.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team has a very good understanding of the technical and legal constraints of the media and entertainment sectors. This allows us to explain our situation and receive a very quick and constructive response tailored to our requests.’
  • ‘A very proactive team focused on customer needs.’
  • ‘Stéphanie Foulgoc has excellent expertise and pragmatic and provides operational advice.’
  • ‘Excellent knowledge of the music market, particularly the live music sector in France and Europe. Relevant advice and support for creative professionals within the music ecosystem.
  • ‘Stéphanie Foulgoc offers personalized advice with in-depth knowledge of the sector's challenges and her clients. She is highly skilled in ticketing, touring, and show production.’

Key clients

  • Ekhoscènes
  • Madame Arthur (Atalou)
  • Moment Factory
  • EMIC

Work highlights

Assisting Ekhoscènes and its members in the fight against illegal ticketing operators on the Internet acting in violation of the live shows organizers’ rights on their ticketing.
Assisting Ekhoscènes in its interventions in the growing debate on dynamic pricing in the entertainment sector, particularly for concerts.
Assisting a well-known opera institution in the acquisition of performance rights for classical and lyrical music not yet in the public domain.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Stéphanie Foulgoc
Stéphanie Foulgoc
Practice head

Stéphanie Foulgoc; Étienne Papin