FERAL-SCHUHL / SAINTE-MARIE was ranked among the best French law firms for the 2^nd consecutive year, in the “TMT and Communication law” category of the ranking "Palmarès des avocats de France 2020" conducted by “Le Point” magazine.

For the 20th consecutive year, FERAL-SCHUHL / SAINTE-MARIE is ranked in the TMT – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY France category. And Christiane Féral-Schuhl has also been awarded as Senior Statesperson in this category by CHAMBERS, this is the highest existing award for this guide. “What the team is known for: Respected French IT boutique active in litigious, advisory and transactional matters. Handles a variety of IT contracts, agreements and licensing issues. Also advises on regulatory compliance and data privacy issues. Represents software producers, as well as companies from the food, media and healthcare sectors. Assists clients with digital transformation mandates. Strengths: One client appreciates the team's "expertise and experience," and adds: "The lawyers are very quick." Notable practitioners: Christiane Féral-Schuhl is a reputed practitioner with a long-standing presence in the IT market. She assists with outsourcing contracts, software licensing and IT litigation cases. Bruno Grégoire Sainte Marie is highly regarded for his experience in the IT sector. He acts for investment groups and software companies. He also advises on GDPR matters.”     

In its 2020 Edition of the best law firms in France, LEADERS LEAGUE ranked FERAL-SCHUHL / SAINTE-MARIE  as “Leading” in the Internet category, with a special mention for Bruno Grégoire Sainte Marie, Christiane Féral-Schuhl, Olivier de Courcel and Richard Willemant. LEAGUE LEADERS & DECIDEURS MAGAZINE ranked FERAL-SCHUHL / SAINTE-MARIE as "Excellent" in the categories: - Mediation, with a special mention for Christiane Féral-Schuhl; - Data protection law, with a special mention for Bruno Grégoire Sainte Marie and Olivier de Courcel; - IT Law, with a special mention for Bruno Grégoire Sainte Marie, Christiane Féral-Schuhl, Olivier de Courcel and Richard Willemant. LEADERS LEAGUE & MAGAZINE DECIDERS ranked FERAL-SCHUHL / SAINTE-MARIE as "Highly recommended" in the Brands, Designs, and Models category, with a special mention for Richard Willemant. LEADERS LEAGUE & MAGAZINE DECIDERS ranked FERAL-SCHUHL / SAINTE-MARIE for its "Recommended" in the Telecommunications Law category, with a special mention for Olivier de Courcel.