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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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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.

Chambers Review

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

4
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.

Work Highlights

Provided by August Debouzy

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

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

They are extremely responsive and very attentive to instructions given.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Global

M&A transactions imply lots of negotiation, pressure and a lot of back and forth, and August Debouzy's team demonstrated a high capacity to handle it. 

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Global

The team were very present and very responsive. In addition to the lawyers' technical skills and their ability to negotiate, they showed pedagogy, pragmatism and vision.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Global

The team at August Debouzy are extremely experienced and seasoned.

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Global

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.

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

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

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

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

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Julien Aucomte
5
Julien Aucomte
5
Band 5
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Julien Wagmann
6
Julien Wagmann
6
Band 6
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Members

Provided by August Debouzy

Gilles August

Julien Aucomte

Julien Wagmann

Jérôme Brosset

Pierre Descheemaeker

Valery Denoix de Saint Marc