OUR MISSION

The desire to give power back to creative talent is at the origin of Claire Prugnier Avocats. Launched in 2018, the firm's aims to offer excellent legal advice and innovative strategic support to French and international talent in the creative industries, particularly the music industry.

From day one, Claire Prugnier Avocats has remained true to this ambition: to enable talented people to develop their art with complete peace of mind and to prosper in their business. Whether you're an artist, author, producer, manager, producer, publisher, model, photographer, actor, chef, entrepreneur, sportsman, influencer, humorist, etc., we put our legal expertise and corporate and international experience at your disposal to provide the best possible response to your issues and anticipate future challenges.
The firm also offers its in-depth knowledge of French law and its particularities to foreign law firms, providing a turnkey solution for navigating the complexities of French law with confidence.

Every day, we offer comprehensive legal support: creation of structures, drafting and negotiation of French and international contracts, review of royalty returns, pre-litigation, litigation, administrative assistance and tax advice. As an independent law firm, we carry out all our assignments with respect and integrity, free from any conflict of interest.

Today, more than ever, we place people at the centre of our concerns, just as they are at the centre of creation. As a family-oriented firm, we cherish kindness and proximity in all our relationships, whether with our clients or among our team members. At Claire Prugnier Avocats, we remain faithful to our primary vocation: to contribute to creative industries that are profitable for all, ensuring their sustainability and uniqueness.

At Claire Prugnier Avocats, we empower talents to shape together a virtuous creative ecosystem.

The desire to give power back to creative talent is at the origin of Claire Prugnier Avocats. Launched in 2018, the firm's aims to offer excellent legal advice and innovative strategic support to French and international talent in the creative industries, particularly the music industry.

From day one, Claire Prugnier Avocats has remained true to this ambition: to enable talented people to develop their art with complete peace of mind and to prosper in their business. Whether you're an artist, author, producer, manager, producer, publisher, model, photographer, actor, chef, entrepreneur, sportsman, influencer, humorist, etc., we put our legal expertise and corporate and international experience at your disposal to provide the best possible response to your issues and anticipate future challenges.

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OUR VALUES

PROXIMITY

We cultivate a strong collaborative culture, working closely with our clients and within our team. We adapt to each client and their industry context. Through close collaboration, friendly exchanges and a proactive approach, we anticipate your needs and act to guarantee an exceptional client experience.

The firm's human dimension inspires us to grow and succeed together, with each team member working towards shared success.

INTEGRITY

Our independence and uprightness are at the heart of our practice, and we take care to work without conflicts of interest.

Each and every one of our clients benefits from a trusting, transparent relationship that lives up to their expectations. Our relationships are genuine and marked by mutual respect, guided by the benevolence of our clients and partners.

That's why our prices are transparent, reasonable and tailored to each client's needs and stage of development.

EXCELLENCE

Our firm is built on specialized know-how, cutting-edge expertise and solid experience at your service. We combine the strength of a law firm with a modern vision of entrepreneurship, demonstrating our open-mindedness.

We are committed to responding with solidity and agility, offering high-level legal advice and innovative strategic support.

OUR TEAM

THE COMBINED EXPERTISE OF ATTORNEY AND JURISTS AT THE SERVICE OF MUSICAL AND CREATIVE TALENT.

CLAIRE PRUGNIER, admitted to the Paris Bar in 2008, has 20 years' experience in the field of intellectual property, both in firms specializing in the media and in record companies (she worked in London for 3 years for David Guetta's production and publishing company).

CLAIRE
PRUGNIER

FOUNDING ATTORNEY

CAMILLE MERCIER,
first as a lawyer in a record company, then with Claire Prugnier Avocats since September 2021.

CAMILLE
MERCIER

JURIST

LUCILE VASSE,
admitted to the Paris Bar in 2019. In August 2022, she joined Claire Prugnier Avocats after 3 years' experience in a firm renowned for its expertise in the culture, media and communications sector.

LUCILE
VASSE

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

APOLLINE NOYER, admitted to the Paris Bar in 2017. She joined Claire Prugnier Avocats in October 2024, after six years' experience in a law firm specializing in Intellectual Property and Music Law.

APOLLINE
NOYER

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

NATHANIEL SCHILLI, a member of the Paris Bar since 2012 and partner of Claire Prugnier Avocats since 2020. With expertise in employment law, business law as well as civil and commercial litigation, he has gained valuable experience with a number of renowned Parisian law firms.

NATHANIEL
SCHILLI

PARTNER

VIOLETA PLOQUIN, admitted to the Paris Bar in 2023. She joined Nathaniel Schilli at the beginning of 2024, after initial experience with a Parisian firm specializing in intellectual property and business law.

VIOLETA
PLOQUIN

ASSOCIATE OF NATHANIEL SCHILLI

VÉRONIQUE
MENDY

ASSISTANT

OUR TEAM

THE COMBINED EXPERTISE OF ATTORNEY AND JURISTS AT THE SERVICE OF MUSICAL AND CREATIVE TALENT.

CLAIRE PRUGNIER, admitted to the Paris Bar in 2008, has 20 years' experience in the field of intellectual property, both in firms specializing in the media and in record companies (she worked in London for 3 years for David Guetta's production and publishing company).

CAMILLE MERCIER,
first as a lawyer in a record company, then with Claire Prugnier Avocats since September 2021.

LUCILE VASSE,
admitted to the Paris Bar in 2019. In August 2022, she joined Claire Prugnier Avocats after 3 years' experience in a firm renowned for its expertise in the culture, media and communications sector.

APOLLINE NOYER, admitted to the Paris Bar in 2017. She joined Claire Prugnier Avocats in October 2024, after six years' experience in a law firm specializing in Intellectual Property and Music Law.

NATHANIEL SCHILLI, a member of the Paris Bar since 2012 and partner of Claire Prugnier Avocats since 2020. With expertise in employment law, business law as well as civil and commercial litigation, he has gained valuable experience with a number of renowned Parisian law firms.

VIOLETA PLOQUIN, admitted to the Paris Bar in 2023. She joined Nathaniel Schilli at the beginning of 2024, after initial experience with a Parisian firm specializing in intellectual property and business law.

CLAIRE
PRUGNIER

FOUNDING ATTORNEY

CAMILLE
MERCIER

JURIST

LUCILE
VASSE

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

APOLLINE
NOYER

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

NATHANIEL
SCHILLI

PARTNER

VIOLETA
PLOQUIN

ASSOCIATE OF NATHANIEL SCHILLI

VÉRONIQUE
MENDY

ASSISTANT

OUR
SUPPORT

PROPELLING TALENT TO NEW HEIGHTS

We offer a wide range of legal expertise, proven by our experience in law firms, in-house and internationally. This expertise guarantees high-level legal advice and innovative strategic support.

MUSIC

Claire Prugnier Avocats is dedicated to providing legal advice and support to players in the music industry, including DJs, artists, songwriters, composers, directors, producers, publishers, managers and distributors.

More specifically, we offer you: to negotiate all types of contracts in French and English (including performer, license, distribution, co-publishing, sub-publishing, synchronization, remix, producer agreements, captation, etc.) in your best interests....

IMAGE

AT CLAIRE PRUGNIER AVOCATS, WE WORK WITH MODELS*, INFLUENCERS, AUTHORS, ARTISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, MODELING AGENCIES, IN :

- negotiating contracts (for sponsorship, partnerships, image rights, models, etc.).

- privacy and image protection

- pre-litigation management (formal notices, settlements)

AUDIOVISUAL

At Claire Prugnier Avocats, we offer support to authors screenplays, adaptations, dialogues, musical compositions, as well as directors and producers in :

- drafting and negotiating your contracts (copyright assignment contracts, contracts for the adaptation of pre-existing works, contracts for the assignment of broadcasting rights, etc.).

- analysis of the content of your works with regard to issues of infringement of personality rights or copyright.

BRANDS

Because a brand is an indispensable element of a promotional and marketing strategy, it's a good idea for an individual or a company to take steps to create and protect a brand.

At Claire Prugnier Avocats, we offer the following services:

- perform prior art searches to ensure that your trademarks do not infringe on pre-existing rights

- carry out trademark registration and renewal formalities...

NEW TECHNOLOGY

At Claire Prugnier Avocats, we support artists, creators and creative industry professionals in the context of an ever-changing digital revolution. For over 20 years, we have remained at the forefront of innovations in contracts, business models and rights management. Whether it's NFTs, the metaverse or artificial intelligence, we ensure that our customers benefit from strategic and innovative support.

BOOK PUBLISHING

At Claire Prugnier Avocats, we work with authors, publishers and content distributors in :

- negotiating and drafting book publishing contracts: publishing, audiovisual adaptation, commissioning, illustration contracts, etc.

- pre-litigation management , notably through formal notices to pay, to terminate a contract or to stop using a work without authorization.

SOCIAL LAW

At Claire Prugnier Avocats, we offer you a tailor-made service in all aspects of employment law, both as advisors and in litigation.

We offer advice tailored to your needs in one-to-one relationships, including :

- Drafting and negotiating employment contracts

- Issues relating to the status of corporate officers

- Health , safety and working conditions...

CORPORATE LAW AND BUSINESS LITIGATION

At Claire Prugnier Avocats, we advise and assist you in carrying out the legal operations necessary for the life and projects of your company, from its creation to its development.