Florence Chafiol > August Debouzy > Paris, France > Lawyer Profile

Lauded by one client as being the ‘number 1’ data privacy, cyber and AI experts in France, the team at August Debouzy has an undeniable force within the industry and is a regular advisor to a litany of outstanding clients including global social media platforms, applications, governments, luxury brands and leading gaming companies. The firm regularly advises on data breaches as data controllers and its subsequent regulatory notification requirements, as well as compliance, GDPR issues, Florence Chafiol leads the team and is a GDPR expert and is assisted by Roxane Blanc-Dubois, who is a life sciences and health regulation expert and Stéphanie Lapeyre, who has particular strength advising on matters pertaining to new technologies and associated data issues.

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.