Following literary preparatory studies and a dual education in law and art history (Paris 1 Panth\u00e9on-Sorbonne University), Alexis trained at Bird & Bird, a leading international law firm in technology and intellectual property, and at Temime, one of France\u2019s foremost criminal defence firms. In 2013, he established his own practice in Paris, dedicated to advising French and international clients across the art market and the creative sector. He has since developed and consolidated further areas of expertise in publishing law and equine law.<\/p>\n
His practice is particularly renowned in the secondary art market, where he advises and represents clients in authenticity and attribution disputes, criminal and customs matters, AML\/CFT and ownership claims involving works of art. He regularly handles both domestic and cross-border matters for French, Belgian and international art market professionals.<\/p>\n
Alexis advises and represents clients seeking both robust legal expertise and an in-depth understanding of these highly specialised fields, united by a common focus on human creativity and the preservation and transmission of works, assets and legacies.<\/p>\n
Since 2018, he has written a monthly legal column on the art market for the French edition of The Art Newspaper, following more than five years as a contributor to Le Journal des Arts.
\nHis commitment to passing on knowledge is also reflected in an extensive teaching practice. He lectures to artists at institutions including Ensad and Beaux-Arts de Paris and through artist programmes such as Artagon and Poush. For more than ten years, he has trained an entire new generation of French auctioneers and has taught future art market professionals at Paris 1 Panth\u00e9on-Sorbonne University and Paris-Panth\u00e9on-Assas University (art market law, copyright law, contract law, AML\/CFT and criminal law dedicated to the art market).<\/p>\n
Alexis\u2019s expertise, particularly in art market law, is recognised by The Legal 500 and D\u00e9cideurs Magazine. He is also a member of The Art Lawyers Association and the Institut du droit \u00e9quin.<\/p>\n
Within Fournol & Associ\u00e9s, he is the principal contact for art law, art market law and equine law.” social_icon_1=”fa fa-linkedin” social_icon_2=”fa fa-envelope-open-o” team_member_mini_bio=”Founder of the Firm, Alexis Fournol is a recognised practitioner in the sectors in which Fournol & Associ\u00e9s operates.” social_link_1=”https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/alexis-fournol-39b82473\/” social_link_2=”afournol@fournol-associes.com”][\/team_member][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”2196″ bio_alt_image_url=”2984″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”lazy-load” team_member_bio_full_html=”simple” name=”Simon Rolin” job_position=”Partner” team_member_bio=”Simon holds a law degree, supplemented by specialist studies in art market law and taxation, as well as a degree in art history. He trained with several organisations at the intersection of art and law, including the Comit\u00e9 professionnel des galeries d\u2019art and the legal department of the Palais de Tokyo. He also worked at Borghese & Associ\u00e9s, a law firm specialising in the art market, and at Normand & Associ\u00e9s before joining Fournol & Associ\u00e9s in 2020.<\/p>\n
Simon advises French and international clients comprising creators, including artists, authors, designers and architects, artist estates, cultural institutions such as museums, art centers and foundations, and other stakeholders across the creative industries and the art market, including galleries, art advisers and publishers.<\/p>\n
He also advises public and private sector partners, including local authorities and property developers, on artistic commissions and the management of their artistic assets, including public artworks and collections.<\/p>\n
His practice focuses primarily on contract law, copyright law and civil litigation. He negotiates and drafts a broad range of agreements, including commissioning, production, publishing and rights assignment agreements, advises on the management and enforcement of copyright, and represents clients in civil and commercial disputes.<\/p>\n
Simon also has significant expertise in taxation and non-profit law, enabling him to advise museums, foundations and patrons on the structuring of cultural and philanthropic projects.
\nSince 2025, he has written a bimonthly column for Le Quotidien de l\u2019Art and has contributed annually to Gazette Drouot since 2022. His commitment to sharing knowledge is further reflected in his regular teaching and professional training activities. He lectures on art market taxation in the Master\u2019s programme in Art Market Law at Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University and at EAC Lyon. He also delivers training for artists and provides legal advice to writers and publishers through Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes Livre et Lecture.<\/p>\n
Simon is a board member of the association that operates the Consortium Museum in Dijon. In that capacity, he advises the association on the full range of legal issues involved in managing a contemporary art museum.<\/p>\n
Simon\u2019s expertise is recognised by The Legal 500. He is also a member of the Institut Art et Droit.<\/p>\n
Within Fournol & Associ\u00e9s, he is the principal contact for matters involving artists and artist estates, as well as architecture.” social_icon_1=”fa fa-linkedin” social_icon_2=”fa fa-envelope-open-o” team_member_mini_bio=”Simon Rolin became a partner at Fournol & Associ\u00e9s in 2026, having worked alongside Alexis Fournol since 2020. His advisory and contentious practice is dedicated to creators and stakeholders across the cultural sector.” social_link_1=”https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/simon-rolin-9214a290\/” social_link_2=”srolin@fournol-associes.com”][\/team_member][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top-bottom” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”100″ column_padding_type=”default” content_layout=”default” gradient_type=”default”][team_member image_url=”2193″ bio_alt_image_url=”2990″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”lazy-load” team_member_bio_full_html=”simple” name=”Ad\u00e9lie Denambride” job_position=”Associate” team_member_bio=”Ad\u00e9lie Denambride studied law and art history at universities in Paris before completing a Master\u2019s degree in Art Market and Cultural Heritage Law at Paris-Panth\u00e9on-Assas University. She also undertook several placements with auction houses, including Ader Nordmann and \u00c9tude Le Floc\u2019h.<\/p>\n
Building on this academic and practical experience, Ad\u00e9lie continued her training at the Paris Bar School. She subsequently developed experience in both French and Belgian law, notably in Brussels at Kal\u00e9\u00efs, a firm with a strong art market practice. Following an extended placement with Fournol & Associ\u00e9s, she joined the Firm as an associate after being admitted to the Bar in May 2023.” social_icon_1=”fa fa-linkedin” social_icon_2=”fa fa-envelope-open-o” team_member_mini_bio=”Ad\u00e9lie Denambride studied law and art history at universities in Paris.” social_link_1=”https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ad%C3%A9lie-denambride-0b3498b1\/” social_link_2=”adenambride@fournol-associes.com”][\/team_member][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][team_member image_url=”2195″ bio_alt_image_url=”2983″ team_memeber_style=”bio_fullscreen_alt” image_loading=”lazy-load” team_member_bio_full_html=”simple” name=”No\u00e9mie Da Costa Campos” job_position=”Associate” team_member_mini_bio=”No\u00e9mie Da Costa Campos holds a dual degree in law and art history from Paris 1 Panth\u00e9on-Sorbonne University.” team_member_bio=”No\u00e9mie Da Costa Campos holds a dual degree in law and art history from Paris 1 Panth\u00e9on-Sorbonne University. She subsequently completed a Master\u2019s degree in Art Market Studies at the same university before entering the Paris Bar School.<\/p>\n
During her training, No\u00e9mie undertook several placements with contemporary art galleries, including Galerie La Ferronerie and Galerie Nicolas Silin, as well as with a law firm specialising in art law and trade mark law. She also gained experience of the audiovisual sector through a placement with a French production company. No\u00e9mie joined Fournol & Associ\u00e9s after being admitted to the Bar in September 2025.” social_icon_1=”fa fa-linkedin” social_link_1=”#” social_link_2=”#ndacostacampos@fournol-associes.com” social_link_3=”#” social_icon_2=”fa fa-envelope-open-o”][\/team_member][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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