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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.

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

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Band 5

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.

Work Highlights

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  • August Debouzy represented Cameco in the French aspects of its EUR7.2 billion acquisition of Westinghouse Electric Company.

Strengths

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"In addition to a strong handling of legal matters, August Debouzy are also very smooth when matters become tense and require a subtle mix of technical competence and psychology."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
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"August Debouzy have good understanding, strong knowledge and expertise, and the ability to assist us in atypical situations."

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"August Debouzy is a full-service law firm that is able to bring fast and tailored answers on all types of subjects."

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"The key strengths of August Debouzy are their ability to work in a team, their business-oriented and flexible approach and their communication skills."

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"August Debouzy have the ability to discuss the technical issues and be smart in the discussions."

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Notable Practitioners

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Julien Aucomte
6
Julien Aucomte
6
Band 6

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 has really strong expertise and understanding. He always provides a high level of service with excellent communication and transparency."

"He is very smart and a very good negotiator."

"Julien Aucomte is always available."

"Julien Aucomte is a very valuable professional who is very reliable and has very good negotiation skills."

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Julien Aucomte
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Julien Aucomte
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Members

Provided by August Debouzy

Gilles August

Julien Aucomte

Julien Wagmann

Jérôme Brosset

Pierre Descheemaeker

Valery Denoix de Saint Marc