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August Debouzy

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Global Guide 2026 : France

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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

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • August Debouzy advised Airbus on the French aspects of its acquisition from Spirit AeroSystems of major activities related to Airbus, such as a production unit in Saint-Nazaire.

Strengths

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  • In addition to the technical skills essential to a firm of this quality, the team demonstrates ingenuity in discussions and a very strong creativity in its approach to cases.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • August & Debouzy shows very strong flexibility in its approach by offering a truly tailor-made service to its clients.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • Responsiveness is one of August Debouzy's key assets, it really cares about customer service.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • What sets August Debouzy’s Corporate/M&A team apart is its unique combination of high-end strategic advice and deep executional capacity.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The August Debouzy team is attentive and has a real understanding of the client's needs.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Julien Aucomte
    Julien Aucomte

    Julien Aucomte

    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 a very good understanding and anticipation of the issues, is imaginative and finds solutions to the problems raised.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • He has good knowledge of our business and is pragmatic.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal
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  • Jérôme Brosset
    Jérôme Brosset

    Jérôme Brosset

    Jérôme Brosset is a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience across both public and private M&A mandates. His practice further encompasses sales, investments and restructurings.

    • More than just a legal adviser, Jérôme is a true trusted partner, whose support plays a key role in the success of our projects.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • His proactive approach and ability to handle urgent situations calmly and efficiently boosts our confidence.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Jérôme Brosset has very good interpersonal skills and is solution-oriented for his clients.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Jérôme Brosset is a perfect negotiator with a keen commercial sense.

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  • Julien Wagmann
    Julien Wagmann

    Julien Wagmann

    Julien Wagmann 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.

    • Julien Wagmann provides rigorous follow-up and availability throughout the case.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Julien Wagmann looks after his clients very well.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

    • Julien Wagmann demonstrates a real ability to anticipate strategic implications beyond legal risks and to align legal structuring with business vision, particularly in regulated sectors.

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