August Debouzy > Paris, France > Firm Profile

‘Innovative, pragmatic and efficient.’

‘The team has been very helpful when advising on sanctions matters. They have been very responsive to client requests, and effective in engaging with regulators.’

‘The team is absolutely remarkable and is certainly one of the most efficient in the market. Very high professionalism and a keen sense of risks. The level of advice and trust between the lawyer and his client is also very high.’

‘Astrid Mignon Colombet stands out in particular, as does Bernard Cazeneuve. Valérie Munoz-Pons and Olivier Attias are also very good in the field of sanctions and customs law. ‘

‘The team is dynamic, responsive and we are satisfied with the quality of the advice provided.’

‘I was particularly in contact with Roxane Blanc-Dubois, who demonstrated total commitment to the files we entrusted to her. Roxane is very involved, responsive, expert in her advice but also knew how to adapt to the size of our company and our operational constraints. She demonstrated pedagogy with the teams and also mobilized the right resources internally at August Debouzy to provide us with comprehensive advice.’

‘Team strengths: direct and effective contact on all our GDPR issues, clear and timely advice, support as close as possible to our internal client with participation in all necessary calls with our internal contacts to fully understand our challenges.’

‘No 1 data privacy cyber and AI experts in France.

From their total technical knowledge to their real world experience – from all angles; for small SMEs to large US HQ’d corporates; from prosecuting or defending litigation and working with regulators – August Debouzy know it all. ’

‘Florence Chafiol – market leader in the data privacy cyber and AI world in France. Knowledgeable, practical and hard working; and combines this with a laser focus on achieving commercial outcomes. No better private practice lawyer in France.’

‘Available, adaptable, responsive. Their advice is always precise and adapted to our structure and business.’

‘Their knowledge of our company, and their ability to understand our interests and needs, are their greatest strengths. For each case, they study our specificities in order to be as close as possible to our needs.’

‘Highly interactive collaboration mode: precise listening, relevant proposals and sharp technical knowledge.’

‘The August Debouzy team places the defense of our interests at the heart of its actions and advice, adapting them to the reality of our activities in a pragmatic way. The team knows how to demonstrate creativity by taking into account the developments of our projects and the constraints that we face.’

‘The labor law team is extremely responsive. They are committed to supporting their clients by providing legal solutions that are always focused on business and strategy.’

‘The best part is a clear, timely response, no matter the time of day or month of the year.’

‘Emmanuelle Barbara is very pragmatic, direct, “no fuss”, with great expertise.’

‘Professionalism, commitment and permanent availability.’

‘Mahasti Razavi’s IT team has perfectly understood our IT needs and issues, including in this constantly evolving field, particularly with the development of AI. It is a team that knows how to react quickly, in all circumstances, with advice that is always wise and effective.’

‘We have been working with Mahasti Razavi for many years and have always been delighted with his strong involvement and support during this long relationship. We have been working with Thibaut Amourette in his team for several years. His experience and the quality of our exchanges make him an asset to the firm.’

‘The strength of the IT team is its accuracy in its opinions, responsiveness, and assessment. I always have an answer within the day, which is extremely appreciable in a company where we are overloaded and everything goes faster. The team is very attentive. The team understands the market in which we encounter our difficulties.’

‘Mahasti Razavi – she is surely one of the best lawyers I have met. She has the ability to adapt and understand a huge range of markets. She adapts and knows how to evolve according to the requests she receives. She supports me with unfailing responsiveness, understands my business, and provides a strategic solution.’

‘A professional team, expert in the subjects, and always supporting and listening to the customer. Valuable help, including on technical subjects.’

‘Team at the forefront of legal news and very proactive on new subjects (new regulations, new processes, AI, etc.); great pragmatism in the approach to subjects.’

‘As far as I am concerned, my main interlocutor is Mahasti Razavi, who accompanies us on various subjects: we appreciate her practical and timely approach to the subjects, her great legal competence and expertise allowing her to provide specific advice.’

‘Team with strong experience in different IT professions, expertise in key and new issues, and a pragmatic vision that always aims to help the parties converge. Unparalleled legal excellence in the sector.’

‘A great and creative firm.’

‘The leading firm in patents on the Parisian market. Without a doubt the team with the most experience ahead of the UPC among all its competitors. An elite team.’

‘Lionel Martin and Pierre-Olivier Ally are part of the new talented and creative guard that will make waves in the years to come. Superstars.’

‘Simply the most powerful, experienced and well-staffed patent litigation team in the French market. Compared to competitors: very business driven and truly strategic advice.’

‘Lionel Martin, François Pochart and Grégoire Desrousseaux combine excellent legal and technical advice, decades of experience and creative strategy.’

‘The team is made up of both lawyers and industrial property consultants, which allows it to be versatile internally.’

‘François Pochart leads his teams with kindness and gets more involved in the files that require it.’

‘Grégoire Desrousseaux: incomparable positioning in France. Lionel Martin: following in his footsteps.’

‘We had the opportunity to work with Basile Ader and his team on a particularly sensitive case, combining complex media and legal issues. The context required not only in-depth expertise, but also careful management of aspects related to reputation and communication with several parties. From the very first discussions, Basile Ader and his team stood out for their professionalism and their ability to quickly grasp the complexity of the issues, while providing tailor-made responses.’

‘Basile Ader is a true problem-solver. His ability to quickly analyze the most complex situations and formulate appropriate solutions was essential throughout his intervention on our file.’

‘I am very satisfied with Amélie Tripet’s support; she is both hyper-responsive and at the same time extremely precise and pedagogical in her analysis and advice. She does not hesitate to highlight her analyzes with her knowledge of case law and her own experiences, which makes her work very sharp, detailed and effective. This excellent mastery of her subject has facilitated the establishment of a great bond of trust.’

‘Marie Edelstenne, Basile Ader’s collaborator, also played a decisive role in the daily management of this complex file. Her availability and proactivity made her a valuable and reliable contact. Her ability to coordinate the multiple aspects of the file, while maintaining fluid communication, greatly contributed to the success of our efforts.’

‘The team as a whole distinguished itself by its cohesion and collaborative approach. Their ability to work in a synchronized manner allowed for calm and perfectly controlled management of the file.’

‘The team of Basile Ader and Marie Edelstenne is very responsive, it is a team on which our company can rely on a daily basis. Their expertise, their advice and their professionalism are unmatched in the press sector.’

‘Amélie Tripet: expert, responsive, ease of exchange, very professional.’

‘The team are experienced, very attentive. Beyond the competence in the areas of intervention, there are real human qualities, particularly appreciated on sensitive subjects, and for audiences sometimes not at all initiated in the legal sphere.’

‘August Debouzy are very responsive and helpful. They provide legal advice with a full appreciation of commercial context, including technical advice when needed.’

‘For highest value/importance deals we work with Mahasti Razavi. She is excellent: clear, concise and always wanting to help.’

‘The teams have a very good command of the functioning of public bodies and the procedural framework.’

‘We work mainly with Nicolas Baverez, who has a very detailed knowledge of political and economic issues with strong skills in public law.’

‘A high-quality team, with excellent technical skills, a very professional and pragmatic approach, great availability, great responsiveness, and tremendous relationships with its clients.’

‘It is an adaptable and united team, with very good communication with its clients, which has a collective objective of providing a high-quality service. This team is able to quickly delve into complex subjects while maintaining its perspective.’

‘Vincent Brenot has particularly solid expertise in environmental law, public law and regulatory matters – he is a pragmatic lawyer who is very available and quickly understands the needs of his clients. He is excellent.’

‘Nicolas Baverez understands the specific issues of a project and can bring them together. He has a formidable capacity to carry out a complex and strategic project by contributing his expertise in public economic law and his knowledge of major contemporary issues.’

‘Hélène Billery is also a brilliant lawyer specializing in public law. She and Vincent Brenot helped us to establish a strategy for our case. Hélène listens very closely to her clients and provides a high-quality service.’

‘Very strong practice.’

‘The team is exceptional. They are very professional, rigorous in their analysis, and sophisticated white collar practitioners.’

‘Good technicians. Maitre Attias stands out for his accessibility, personal knowledge of his files, and humility.’

‘Olivier Attias is close to his clients. He manages his files very well.’

‘Astrid Mignon-Colombet is an excellent lawyer, professional, thoughtful and rigorous.’

‘High reactivity.’

‘The team is absolutely remarkable and is certainly one of the most efficient in the market. Very high professionalism, and a very keen sense of risk. The level of advice and trust between the lawyer and his client is also very high.’

‘Grégoire Desrousseaux knows how to adapt to several types of collaboration, he has professionalism and respect for the ideas of others. Very good technical and legal competence.’

‘The team is dynamic and we are satisfied with the level of expertise and the quality of the advice provided.’

‘Roxane Blanc-Dubois is very committed and responsive. Roxane was very educational when helping our teams to implement our regulatory obligations, and adapt to the size of our company and our compliance priorities.’

‘They have a lot of experience in patent litigation. Their advice, based on communication with the judges on many cases, is very fruitful and reasonable. They have a deep knowledge of French jurisprudence and the greatest ability I’ve ever seen to propose legally convincing arguments.’

‘Grégoire Desrousseaux has deep knowledge of French proceedings. In addition, he provides very clear and convincing pleadings in court.’

‘Grégoire Desrousseaux has very significant experience in the field and was able to guide us very well in our legal choices despite our limited experience.’

‘Advanced expertise in intellectual property law/patents and the ability to support the client on cross-country analyses. Organisation of training to prepare for potential legal risks.’

‘In-depth industry knowledge, unparalleled experience.’

‘Mahasti Razavi’s IT team has perfectly understood the needs and issues of a company in the luxury sector. It is a team that knows how to react quickly, in all circumstances, with advice that is always wise and effective.’

‘We have been working with Mahasti Razavi for many years now and have always been more than delighted with his strong involvement and support during this long relationship. We have also been working with Thibaut Amourette in his team for several years. His experience and the quality of our exchanges make him an asset to the firm.’

‘The AD team is very competent, educational and always available.’

‘Mahasti Razavi stands out for her listening skills and perspective in complicated debates.’

‘Pierre Pérot stands out for his interest and his deep understanding of the subjects.’

‘Competent and innovative.’

‘Responsiveness, competence, and precision. They are focused on customer satisfaction.’

‘They are very responsive.’

‘They are always attentive to our needs and able to respond very quickly and conscientiously to our requests.’

‘They are a responsive, involved, and efficient team.’ 

‘Guillaume Aubatier stands out for his availability, his detailed analysis of the issues, and proposal of suitable solutions.’

‘Dorian Scemama is very responsive and always provides excellent advice, while Malvina Dahan has great attention to detail.’

‘Antonia Raccat and Catherine Mintégui are very competent, assertive, and fine negotiators.’

‘The team is well known for its strong capabilities in handling cross-border and domestic disputes. They are very strong across the board. They are indeed knowledgeable, practical, strategic, sharp and efficient. They are also easy to communicate with and responsive.’

‘Very responsive team.’

‘The team provides deep strategical thinking and directions in addition to excellent legal advice. They help clients in their decision making. ’

‘A very competent, attentive, responsive and friendly team, innovative in its solutions proposed.’

‘Marie Danis as a deep thinker and an excellent lawyer. She always provides timely and to the point advice.’

‘Marie Danis is available and responsive.’

‘Benjamin Van Gaver and Marie Danis are absolute brilliant and outstanding litigation specialists, whose quality of legal analysis and strategic approach makes them immensely valuable in a contention team.’

‘Olivier Attias takes the time to understand the client’s situation and provides clear, actionable advice. Moreover, the communication is always outstanding. Olivier demonstrates a deep knowledge of the law and a genuine commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.’

‘The team is responsive, bright and well connected in the market. Indispensable for French law work and for collaboration on projects in Africa.’

‘August Debouzy brings the capabilities and high standard of work necessary for the French aspects of a major international M&A transaction in the energy sector.’

‘Through its sharp, pragmatic, and tailored advice and the ability to leverage extensive experience in different contexts, the team is able to provide the finest advice.’

‘The team brings real forward-thinking which helps handle complex issues.’

‘Valéry Denoix de Saint Marc is excellent.’

‘Ergen Ege is a stand out lawyer and great operator. Bright, responsive and effective.’

‘Laurent Cotret and his team occupy a unique position in the business law market thanks to their unrivalled mastery of our exceptionally complex cases. They are involved in issues with multiple legal stakes, often marked by complex and strategic battles. Far from simply providing advice, the team takes full ownership of each of our cases, ensuring rigorous, personalised follow-up that is always in step with developments in the legal processes that affect us. Their precise management of deadlines and schedules, as well as their ability to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional legal environments, are essential assets for us. This team also stands out for its innovative approach, whether in the use of new technologies to optimise the management of our files or the flexibility of billing adapted to our needs. They are our benchmark firm and our exclusive choice for managing our most complex cases.’

‘Since he first became involved in our cases, Laurent Cotret has immediately grasped the issues and made them his own with remarkable skill. His determination and methodical approach to complex issues make him an essential pillar in the management of our cases. What also sets him apart is his ability to speak the same language as management. Unlike most lawyers, who are often rooted in the technical, Laurent understands the real needs of our management, anticipates expectations and proposes concrete, tailored solutions, all with a clear, agile vision. Laurent is both a pragmatic visionary and a pillar of trust. He anticipates future challenges with foresight, while proposing concrete, achievable solutions.’

‘François Retif, an associate of Laurent Cotret, works on our complex projects in perfect harmony with our expectations. His precision, attentive listening, availability and responsiveness are at the heart of his approach. He is remarkably efficient, mastering our cases with unfailing rigour. Adaptable and proactive, François anticipates the issues at stake and takes on each new element of our complex cases with brio and mastery. François is a committed perfectionist who is always ready to listen and take on new challenges with rigour and confidence.’

‘Dynamic and very good advice.’

‘Adaptable to any problem, rigorous, reactive, efficient.’

‘This team is young, very responsive and above all extremely qualified. It is able to deploy the best resources for a very high level of advice at all times, and especially in the event of an emergency.’

‘Pierre Perot’s skills border on excellence, and his interpersonal skills, characterized in particular by a natural kindness, fuel his great motivation which is extremely communicative. Pierre is undeniably a rising star in the profession.’

‘A team that is close to its customers’ expectations, pragmatic and looking for solutions.’

‘Julien Aucomte, Maxime Legourd, Sophie Faulcon, Julien Wagmann – availability, collaboration.’

‘Mahasti Razavi – best lawyer in Paris.’

‘Very good team. Excellent technical skills and very attentive to its customers. Ability to solve complex and demanding transaction problems.’

‘Built a team adapted to the needs of the client; efficiency in handling subjects and relevant allocation of resources to the needs of the file.’

‘Etienne Mathey is committed to understanding the client’s needs beyond their expression in order to respond to them in the most relevant way.’

‘Multidisciplinary team capable of answering all questions and topics addressed. Great responsiveness, availability. The deliverables are always of high quality, on time and within the budget.’

‘Good knowledge of the specificities of operations owned by their founders and venture capital funds. Experience of team members in this type of operation.’

‘Great help in setting up the structure, fundraising and contracts for my company. Very involved, very knowledgeable.’

‘Julien Aucomte is my main contact and I enjoy every minute of working with him. Clear answers, deadline oriented, etc.’

‘The competition practice of AD is particularly effective, notably driven by Renaud Christol.’

‘Renaud Christol has developed a deep understanding of our industry, and his expertise in competition law is invaluable.’

‘Very thorough research, very precise advice, they provide clear direction focusing on the point.’

‘Very good availability – commitment to deadlines – quality of exchanges and proposals. A true strategic approach to the litigation cases, which allows for effective communication and final decisions in the arbitration they carry out.’

‘Excellent writing for submissions to competition authorities / courts; impeccable logical reasoning; undeniable litigation skills.’

‘Very high availability, innovative solutions, very problems solving oriented.’

‘Everything is delivered for a perfect client experience.’

‘Very good quality of service.’

‘Etienne Mathey is committed to understanding client’s needs and respond to them in the most relevant way.’

‘The team led by Jérôme Brosset is very sharp and knows how to adapt to the vicissitudes of a complicated transaction.’

‘Jean-Damien Boulanger is available, calm and firm when necessary. Technically sharp.’

‘Julien Aucomte has the perfect technical knowledge required and he is a wonderful tactician when it comes to negotiating.’

‘Jérôme Brosset and Jean-Damien Boulanger have great technical skills, experience, pragmatism and broad vision.’

‘Competent and efficient team. The advice was well supported.’

‘Very good knowledge of French tax subjects. Reassuring because they send various possible scenarios. Good team overall.’

‘Philippe Lorenz: very professional, great experience, meticulous.’

‘Responsive and very business-oriented team.’

‘An ultra-competent and cutting-edge team. Responsive and available.’

‘The team that looked after us was available, reassuring and efficient.’

‘Reactivity and flexibility.’

‘They are excellent and have a vast knowledge of law.’

‘Marie Danis is a maestra, an amazing lawyer to work with.’

‘Meticulous preparation of court submissions and trials; the team delivers outstanding quality work.’

‘Marie Danis stands out for her impressive bird’s-eye view when it comes to coordinating a high number of complex work streams, including legal and factual experts from various jurisdictions. At the sime time, Maries Danis knows every little detail of a case by heart.’

‘The team is such a safe pair of hands, with excellent litigators but also very commercial and business-oriented. Impressive client service provided by the firm.’