The firm’s creation arose from the desire to provide "tailor-made" advice to companies and freelancers on matters relating to Information Technology (IT), Intellectual Property (IP) and assist them in litigation.

 

The firm strongly focuses on digital law and more specifically in the sectors of computer science, media, visual arts, design, audiovisual, cinema, music, photography and fashion.

 

The firm was founded by Anne-Katel Martineau in late 2007, under the trademark MEDIASTIC, drawing on partnerships with European and American law firms, especially in New York where she used to work and travels regularly. She is therefore able to accompany the firm’s clients’ in their european and international projects.

 

In 2012, 2013 and 2014, the firm MEDIASTIC was distinguished by "Décideurs Stratégies" as being one of the best French law firms for its legal practice in the audiovisual and internet sectors, as well as the art market.

 

In September 2013, the firm was briefly a partnership under the name MEDIASTIC-MARTINEAU ASSOCIES A.A.R.P.I.

 

After this partnership of a year and a half, Anne-Katel MARTINEAU continues her international development to assist foreign companies to secure their agreements in the digital sector in France and in Europe. 

 

Recognized for its practice in negotiations and settlement agreements in an international context, the firm has been distinguished multiple times and has already received several awards in 2015 in the category "IT law firm of the year in France" by Corporate Intl, Global Law Experts, ACQ5, Professional Sector Network and Corporate LiveWire.

 

The firm also has a strong focus on the art market, its team being passionate about contemporary art. The firm provides artists with its legal advice and knowledge of the art market. The firm is able to assist them at an international level, through their agents, galaries, or even as an artistic agent.