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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate
August Debouzy is a law firm in France established in 1995 by Gilles August and Olivier Debouzy. The firm has 150 lawyers and is based in Paris.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular strength in restructuring and insolvency work but is also very active in banking and M&A.
Key clients
In banking key clients of the firm include Visa, Microsoft, Royal Bank of Canada, ING, HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, AnaCap Financial Partners and Société Générale.
In M&A key clients of the firm include Orange, Total, Dassault Aviation, Thales, Engie, EDF, Banque des Territoires, Société Bic and Argos Wityu.
In project development key clients of the firm include Total, Veolia, EDF, ALSF, NEoT Capital, ONVHYM and Total Quadran.
In restructuring and insolvency key clients of the firm include XL Airways, Groupe Nox, United Mining Suppliers International, OGER International, Groupe Cahors, Groupe Famar, Mars Films and Dietrich Carebus.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period the firm was active in the banking, M&A, and project development practice.
In banking the firm advised mostly lenders in the banking industry sector on diverse financing transactions.
In M&A the firm advised on acquisitions and financial investments transactions for clients in the energy, technology, and banking sectors.
In project development the firm advised clients in the energy, mining, and utilities sectors.
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
M&A
“Very competent. Very swift and clear answer. Availability. Very good negotiation.”
“Very strong general practice firm with strong capabilities in all relevant areas. Very responsive and knowledgeable.”
“Extremely impressive technically and very pleasant to work with.”
“Excellent all-round service.”
“Providing resources at short notice.”
Restructuring and Insolvency
“They have a deep expertise in this type of work and are familiar with all type of legal implications resulting therefrom (labour, bankruptcy, and others). On top of that it is remarkable its business-oriented approach.”
“Problem solving orientation and large experience in this area are its most remarkable attributes.”
Laurent Cotret
“His deep knowledge and experience as well as a very pragmatic and business-oriented approach.”
“He has a problem-solving approach that we appreciate much and a vast experience in restructuring.”
Valéry Denoix de Saint Marc
“Very strong and experienced M&A lawyer. Excellent knowledge of international market standards.”
“Excellent all-round lawyer.”
Youssef Djehane
“Absolutely top-notch M&A lawyer, in particular for public M&A.”
Mahasti Razavi
“Good personal contact.”
Julien Wagmann
“I have known Julien for a number of years and have worked alongside him on many projects. He is an excellent lawyer and a real pleasure to work with.”
