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August Debouzy‘s restructuring and insolvency practice has experienced notable growth, propelled by its impressive client portfolio featuring industry giants such as Nike, TotalEnergies, and Les Girondins De Bordeaux. The team consistently handles cases within the small to mid-cap market segment and demonstrates prowess in related litigation. Laurent Cotret leads the practice, overseeing cross-border matters that extend across various sectors, including aviation, transport, technology, entertainment, sports, and pharmaceuticals. The firm’s roster of notable practitioners includes Clément Quernin and Armelle Loste, further enriching the practice’s expertise and capabilities.

With a balanced advisory and litigation practice, August Debouzy provides a one-stop-shop service spanning all aspects of sports law. Counting sports companies, brands, federations and athletes among its key roster of clients, the team regularly advises on partnerships with companies beyond the sports sector. The team is jointly led by Alexandra Berg-Moussa, Basile Ader and Laurent Cotret. Berg-Moussa is particularly active in sponsorship and contractual matters, while Ader represents clients in sports media issues and Cotret handles restructuring and financing for sports groups and clubs. Guillaume Aubatier and Pierre Pérot also bring their experience to advise on sports-related matters.