August Debouzy advises on sponsor-side transactions, with strong capabilities across the full spectrum of LBOs, MBOs, build-ups and secondary transactions. The team has a particular focus on strategically sensitive and highly regulated sectors such as defence, infrastructure, energy, healthcare and technology. The practice is led by experienced M&A specialists Julien Aucomte, Julien Wagmann, Etienne Mathey, and Antoine Ricol, who joined in April 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘International network. Extensive experience in cross-border deals. Excellent knowledge of the private equity environment. Multidisciplinary team.’
- ‘Julien Aucomte is a very good professional, calm, experienced, with solid private equity expertise. He has long-term clients whom he supports; excellent.'
- ‘Julien Aucomte is responsive, available, handles complex situations well, has excellent foresight, and is a good team player.’
- ‘They have always met expectations on the various deals made together and even prevented me from making mistakes on certain acquisitions.’
- ‘Ruben Grouchka and Julien Wagmann are highly professional, readily available and offer excellent advice. They understand the business and aren't just theoretical, they know how to adapt and provide practical solutions.’
- ‘Available and responsive. Good support offer for the mid-market with the option of having all audits carried out by the firm.’
Key clients
- Argos Wityu
- IK Partners
- Capza
- Meridiam
- Antin Infrastructure Partners
- Five Arrows
- KKR
- Keensight Capital
- Turenne Capital
- Weinberg Capital Partners
- I-Squared
- Tiger Global Management
Work highlights
Advised Argos Wityu on the €200m acquisition of Centaurée Développement, the holding company of Routin Group, a French manufacturer of syrups and beverage ingredients sold under the 1883 brand in over 80 countries.
Advised the private equity consortium of Five Arrows, Keensight Capital and Turenne Capital on the sale of Global D, a subsidiary of portfolio company Menix, to Naxicap Partners, as part of a broader carve-out strategy to streamline Menix’s business lines.
Advised Scalian and its shareholder Wendel on the acquisition of Mannarino Systems & Software, a Canadian specialist in safety-critical aerospace software and systems, to support Scalian’s expansion in North America and strengthen its position in e-VTOL technologies.
Practice head
Julien Aucomte; Julien Wagmann; Etienne Mathey; Antoine Ricol
Other key lawyers
Ruben Grouchka