Richard Willemant
About Richard Willemant
Richard Willemant is a lawyer based in Paris, FR and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in France™ since 2021. Richard Willemant is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Paris, France
- Advertising Law
- Defamation Law
- Entertainment Law
- Information Technology Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Arbitration
- Privacy and Data Security Law
- Technology Law
Current Firm: Féral
Education: McGill University, LL.M - Tech law, IP, Air & Space law, graduated 2006, University of Paris I, Panthéon-Sorbonne, Master II - contract law, graduated 2003, University of Paris II, Panthéon-Assas, Master II - Digital law, graduated 2002, and University of Paris II, Panthéon-Assas, Master I - Civil and criminal law, graduated 2001
Location: Paris, FR
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