Crefovi in a nutshell
Crefovi SAS provides independent business advisory for creative industries, as well as for cultural and knowledge-driven businesses. Based in Paris and London, Crefovi advises businesses, entrepreneurs, creators and investors across luxury & fashion, sports & esports, gaming & hospitality, film, music & entertainment, art, life sciences and high-tech. Its expertise spans strategy and business affairs, intellectual property and rights, disputes and reputation, media and content production, technology and knowledge, and finance and ventures.
Professional recognition and distinctions
Since its establishment in 2012, Crefovi and its founder, Annabelle Gauberti, have received professional recognition from leading legal directories and specialist publications, including Best Lawyers in France, Who’s Who Legal – Lexology Index, Option Finance/Option Droit & Affaires, WIPR Leaders, ITR Tax Review, and World Trademark Review 1000. These distinctions reflect Crefovi’s established expertise in business law and the creative industries, as well as Annabelle Gauberti’s continuing professional standing as a Solicitor of England and Wales. Today, Crefovi SAS operates as an independent business advisory firm, through which Annabelle continues to provide non-reserved English legal services in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. Reserved legal activities, including the conduct of litigation, are undertaken by Annabelle personally and independently, in her separate capacity as an SRA-regulated freelance solicitor.
Crefovi’s publications and insights
Crefovi publishes original analysis, commentary and insights on the commercial, legal and technological developments shaping creative, cultural and knowledge-driven industries. Through Crefovi’s Publications page, readers can explore our articles and expert perspectives on strategy, business affairs, intellectual property, media, technology and dispute resolution, as well as access our newsletter and recorded webinars.
‟Lawfully Creative” podcast
Lawfully Creative is an original podcast created and hosted by Annabelle Gauberti, founder and President of Crefovi SAS and Solicitor of England and Wales. Through intimate and candid conversations with artists, creators, entrepreneurs, policymakers and professionals in the creative industries, Annabelle explores their personal journeys, creative inspirations, career-defining decisions and professional relationships. The podcast also examines the commercial, legal, cultural and technological developments shaping the creative industries, featuring original commentary, expert discussions and selected webinars. Discover our episodes through Crefovi’s Lawfully Creative podcast page, or listen on iTunes, Spotify, Deezer, YouTube, Patreon, Amazon, SoundCloud, Castbox, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, iHeartRadio and Overcast.
Crefovi’s online store: products & services
Explore the products and services available through Crefovi’s online store. As an independent business advisory firm based in Paris and London, Crefovi SAS supports businesses, entrepreneurs, creators and investors across the creative, cultural and knowledge-driven industries. Our expertise encompasses strategy and business affairs, intellectual property and rights, disputes and reputation, media and content production, technology and knowledge, and finance and ventures. Our e-commerce platform also provides a foundation for digital publications, training and practical business resources. Bespoke advisory engagements, including permissible non-reserved English legal services delivered through Crefovi by Annabelle Gauberti as a Solicitor of England and Wales, are subject to an agreed written scope of work and engagement terms. Reserved legal activities, including the conduct of litigation, are undertaken independently by Annabelle in her separate SRA-regulated freelance solicitor practice.
A global network
Based in Paris and London, Crefovi SAS combines independent, founder-led business advisory with an extensive international network of trusted professionals. Developed through years of cross-border experience and professional relationships, this network brings together independent lawyers, business consultants, strategic advisers and specialists in intellectual property, finance, technology, media and the creative industries across Europe, the United States and the rest of the world.
Many of the commercial, strategic and rights-related matters handled by Crefovi involve multiple jurisdictions and require complementary expertise. Through its international network, Crefovi collaborates with appropriately qualified independent professionals and, where agreed, coordinates multidisciplinary projects involving commercial, technical, financial and legal considerations. This flexible operating model enables Crefovi to combine local expertise with an international perspective, while maintaining independence, responsiveness and discretion. External advisers remain independent and undertake any regulated activities within their respective professional authorisations.
Crefovi’s international relationships have also developed through longstanding involvement in the global creative, cultural, technology and business communities, including participation in professional events and industry gatherings such as CES, Web Summit, DLD, Slush, the Cannes Film Festival, the European Film Market (EFM) and the Berlinale.
Crefovi on social media
Crefovi regularly publishes updates, insights and commentary on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter), covering business strategy, business affairs, intellectual property and rights, media, technology and the creative industries. Follow Crefovi on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook to discover our latest publications, Lawfully Creative podcast episodes, industry news and developments across our international activities.
