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Provided by August Debouzy

The Corporate/M&A team has developed a first-rate expertise with respect to the entire scope of acquisition transactions. August Debouzy advises industrial or financial companies as well as investment funds with regard to sales or the acquisition of shareholding interests on whole or part of the share capital of unlisted or listed companies. The team is also involved in the negotiation of agreements between shareholders and the setting up of joint ventures.

The firm’s corporate transactional activity is undoubtedly one of the areas in which August Debouzy’s cross-disciplinary and full-service approach is most appreciated by clients. They regularly form teams with lawyers in other practice areas, particularly in employment law, taxation, competition, IP-IT, and public law and regulatory.

Lawyers in the Corporate/M&A team, have longstanding relationships with leading French and international companies and have acquired extensive knowledge across a full range of sectors, including aeronautics and defence, telecommunications, energy, retail, healthcare, software/computer services/security services, consumer credit and infrastructures.



Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - France

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

August Debouzy assists large companies with a range of corporate and commercial matters, including share transactions, mergers and takeovers. The law firm is active in a wide spectrum of sectors, with particular knowledge of the finance, energy, TMT and infrastructure industries. The clients benefit from the firm's full-service offering and the close cooperation with its highly recognised employment, tax and intellectual property teams.

À propos de l’équipe

August Debouzy assiste de grandes entreprises sur un grand nombre de dossiers corporate, notamment des investissements, des fusions et des prises de contrôle. Le cabinet d’avocats est actif dans de nombreux secteurs, avec une connaissance particulière des secteurs de la finance, de l’énergie, des TMT et des infrastructures. Les clients bénéficient de l’offre complète de services du cabinet et de l’étroite collaboration avec ses équipes hautement reconnues en matière de droit social, de fiscalité et de propriété intellectuelle.

Work Highlights

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  • August Debouzy advised International Media Invest on the acquisition of Editis from Vivendi.

  • August Debouzy a conseillé International Media Invest dans le cadre de l’acquisition d’Editis auprès de Vivendi.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Julien Aucomte
5
Julien Aucomte
5
Band 5

Julien Aucomte is regularly called upon by clients operating in the real estate, technology and defence sectors to assist with acquisitions, divestments and carve-outs.

Julien Aucomte is a powerful advocate for his clients, always presenting their cases with skill and conviction. He is a trusted and respected lawyer.

Julien has the capacity to always find smart solutions in order to close matters.

Julien has a very strong commitment towards his clients, extensive knowledge and vast experience in the negotiation of M&A transactions.

We are very satisfied with the support we received from Julien and won't hesitate to call on him again for a future project.

Julien Aucomte est régulièrement sollicité par des clients opérant dans les secteurs de l’immobilier, de la technologie et de la défense pour les assister dans le cadre d’acquisitions, de cessions et de carve-outs.

Nous sommes très satisfaits de l’accompagnement que nous avons reçu de la part de Julien et n’hésiterons pas à faire appel à lui à nouveau pour un futur projet.

Julien a un engagement très fort envers ses clients, des connaissances approfondies et une vaste expérience dans la négociation d’opérations de M&A.

Julien trouve toujours des solutions intelligentes afin de clore les dossiers.

Julien Aucomte est un ardent défenseur de ses clients, présentant toujours leurs dossiers avec compétence et conviction. C’est un avocat de confiance et respecté.

Julien Wagmann
6
Julien Wagmann
6
Band 6

Julien Wagmann enters the rankings this year. He is experienced in advising high-profile French and international clients on corporate mandates. He is regularly sought out for both public and private transactions, notably across the energy, defence and technology sectors.

He is very committed, knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with.

Julien has been the main architect of our deals, always looking for optimal solutions.

Julien has a way to turn complex issues into concrete and straightforward action plans. He has got great communication skills and out-of-the-box thinking.

Julien Wagmann fait son entrée dans le classement cette année. Il a de l’expérience dans le conseil de clients français et internationaux de premier plan sur des mandats de M&A. Il est régulièrement sollicité pour des transactions publiques et privées, notamment dans les secteurs de l’énergie, de la défense et de la technologie.

Il est très engagé, compétent, réactif et il est facile de travailler avec lui.

Julien a été le principal architecte de nos transactions, toujours à la recherche de solutions optimales.

Julien a le don de transformer des problèmes complexes en plans d’action concrets et simples. Il a d’excellentes compétences en communication et une approche innovante.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Julien Aucomte
5
Julien Aucomte
5
Band 5
Julien Wagmann
6
Julien Wagmann
6
Band 6

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