Herald Avocats is noted for its depth of expertise in the television sector and advises major clients such as the national broadcaster, France Télévisions. Juliette Félix co-leads the team, bringing multidisciplinary expertise in media and IP to advise and litigate on high-profile mandates. Practice co-leader is Jean Castelain focuses on litigation on behalf of TV groups, libel actions, contractual matters and broadcasting suspension proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Well-established in the radio and television sector.’

  • ‘Juliette Félix is ​​an excellent practitioner, who perfectly masters the niche technique of press and media law. She is a good litigator who is respected by the magistrates.’

  • ‘Strong expertise in the audiovisual field and intellectual property. A coherent team.’

Key clients

  • France Télévisions

Work highlights

  • Assistance from France Télévisions and two journalists following the defamation complaint by Bolloré subsidiary in Cameroon, Socapalm.

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Juliette Félix, Jean Castelain