Julia Darcel is a lawyer working within Osborne Clarke’s Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice, based in Paris.  

Julia advises French and international clients on all aspects of intellectual property and media law, on both contentious and non-contentious matters. Her intellectual property practice focuses on copyright and trade marks, with a particular emphasis on the application of these rights in the digital environment. Her media law practice covers audiovisual and broadcasting regulation, advertising law and publishing law.  She also advises on gaming law. 

Julia has developed strong expertise in digital platform law, covering the Digital Services Act (DSA), content regulation and moderation, and transparency and accountability. She also advises on digital accessibility and the protection of minors online.

Julia also advises clients on a range of commercial and technology issues across all areas of her practice, assisting them in navigating the legal and regulatory challenges of the digital economy.

Her clients span the creative and digital industries, including publishers, broadcasters, video game and interactive entertainment companies, streaming platforms, online marketplaces and social media platforms, as well as ad tech companies, agencies and content creators.

Julia was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2012. She holds a Master 2 in Literary and Artistic Property from the Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas.

Julia Darcel is very open in communication and has a very practical approach. She truly informs the client about advantages and disadvantages of the case and looks for a right solution. She is very cooperative and open to discussions.

The Legal 500 EMEA

 

Recognitions:
Legal 500 | 2024
  • Intellectual property: Copyright: Rising star
  • Media & entertainment: Advertising: Rising star
Best Lawyers | 2025
  • Gaming Law 

Online marketplace - trademark infringement

Advised an online marketplace on the handling of a trade mark infringement claim, including analysis of the claimant's rights and the application of parallel importation rules under EU law. The work involved assessing the merits of the claim and providing guidance on the platform's exposure and response strategy.

Social media platforms - content moderation

Advising social media platforms on a regular basis on the legality of content flagged in takedown notices, analysing whether such content must be removed under applicable law. The work typically includes providing guidance to the platform's moderation teams on the criteria to apply when assessing such notices.

Online marketplace - European Accessibility Act

Advised an online marketplace on its obligations under the European Accessibility Act, including analysis of its requirements and their application to the platform's services. The work involved implementing applicable guidance for operational teams and providing practical recommendations to ensure compliance with the accessibility requirements.

Social media platform - Digital Services Act

Advised a social media platform on its initial compliance with the Digital Services Act, including in-depth analysis and interpretation of its provisions to assess their application to the platform's specific business model and operations. This involved advising on the practical scope and implications of key obligations, translating them into actionable requirement, and reviewing the platform's terms of service and operational procedures to ensure alignment.

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