Key Facts

Also known as: Latouche-Avocats; Me Paul Latouche
Founded: Not publicly disclosed
Headquarters: 109, rue de Courcelles, 75017 Paris, France
Players: 2 (1) — Total market value: €35mm
FIFA/FA registration: French “mandataire sportif” activity
Languages: French; English
Regions covered: France; United Kingdom; broader Europe
Email: contact@latouche-avocats.com
Tel. +33 1 81 70 19 06
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paullatoucheavocat

About

Paris-based boutique combining a sports-law practice with player representation (“mandataire sportif”). The firm works across business law, criminal/business criminal law, and sports law, with direct representation of professional athletes and clubs. Football activity is compact and senior-led, focusing on top-flight forwards and compliant cross-border work.

Key People

• CEO/Founder: Maître Paul Latouche — Paris Bar lawyer; sports-law specialist and mandataire sportif.

Client Roster

Top players (current):

• Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

Rising talents / U23:

• Marvyn Vialaneix (SAS Épinal)

Notable former clients:

• Not publicly listed.

Coaches/Staff represented (if any):

• Not publicly listed.

Notable Deals

• 2025 — Jean-Philippe Mateta: Contract extension talks reported (Palace exploring longer-term deal beyond 2027).
  (No additional transfers publicly credited to the agency in 2023–2025.)

Services

• Player/club representation (“mandataire sportif”)

• Contract advisory & negotiation

• Sports law, disputes & disciplinary matters

• Image rights and commercial advisory

• Business/criminal business law support for sports clients

Partner Network

• Legal handled in-house; club touchpoints aligned to current roster (Crystal Palace; SAS Épinal).

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: 0–1 publicly documented

• Deals ≥ €10m: 0

• Clients in top-5 leagues: 1 (Premier League)

• National team clients: 1 (Mateta — France)

• Renewal/extension deals: In progress/undisclosed

Approach & Philosophy

Law-first, boutique model: direct senior attention from a practicing lawyer/agent, prioritising regulatory compliance, contract solidity and risk management, with selective client intake to maintain hands-on support.

Fees & Transparency

Fee structures not published. Representation under FIFA/FFF frameworks; dual representation only with informed consent.

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded.

• Litigation / disputes: None publicly reported.

• Media sentiment: Neutral-professional.