Alexandra Berg-Moussa > August Debouzy > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

August Debouzy has a well-established sports law practice, acting for major athletes, sports brands, clubs and federations on a wide range of sports matters. A notable highlight involved assisting private equity fund Arctos Sports Partners in finalising a strategic partnership and investment agreement with Paris Saint-Germain football club. Alexandra Berg-Moussa has expertise in sponsorship and contractual matters. Laurent Cotret is very active in the structuring and negotiation of high-stakes financing and shareholders agreements for sports groups and clubs, with key clients including Girondins de Bordeaux. Mahasti Razavi handles matters related to sponsorship, communication and ambush marketing, providing counsel to prominent sports brands such as Nike. Guillaume Aubatier and Pierre Pérot  are also key contacts for work in this sector.

August Debouzy covers a wide spectrum of competition and distribution issues, with major strength in merger control proceedings before the FCA and competition authorities in other jurisdictions. Distribution law, including the establishment of distribution networks and related disputes, is also a core area of expertise for the team, particularly practice co-head Alexandra Berg-Moussa. Co-head Renaud Christol is well versed in merger control and antitrust litigation.

The well-respected team at August Debouzy acts for leaders in the luxury fashion, make up, cosmetics, car and sportswear industries. The firm leverages a cross-practice team to advise on the full gamut of IP issues, alongside complex litigation and regulatory advice. Among its sizeable team are Mahasti Razavi, who is a digital law expert; Alexandra Berg-Moussa, who handles contractual work; which is also an area of focus for Florence Chafiol; and real estate specialist Guillaume Aubatier. Laurent Cotret; Vincent Brenot, who is an expert in public and environmental law; Xavier Rohmer and Marie-Hélène Bensadoun; as well as Fabienne Haas, who is an employment law and social security law expert, also bring significant expertise to the team.

The team at August Debouzy caters to an impressive roster of clients, including banks, luxury fashion houses, retailers, cloud technology companies and social media platforms. The team handles the full range of its clients’ issues by interweaving its contract, intellectual property, dispute resolution and cybersecurity teams to advise on digital projects. Its portfolio of work includes advising on matters related to fintech, smart cities, AI, big data, cloud and robotics. The practice is led by dual New York and Paris-qualified Mahasti Razavi, who focuses on technology, digital transformation or implementing innovative strategies; Florence Chafiol, who handles the relevant regulatory body; and Alexandra Berg-Moussa, who has expertise in the implementation of complex IT systems for the digital transformation of supply chains and distribution schemes. Thibaut Amourette is also a key name.