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August Debouzy

Public Law

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Headed by Vincent Brenot, Emmanuelle Mignon, Nicolas Baverez and Hélène Billery, August Debouzy’s Public Law team provides a full range of advisory and litigation services to key public and private sector entities.

By combining high-level expertise in public procurement procedures, urban planning and development transactions, public-private partnerships, regulated industries (pharmaceuticals, arms, tobacco, gambling, etc), European and administrative litigation, parliamentary hearings and inquiries and facts-finding missions, our team covers all areas of public law and occupies a leading position in the market.

The team’s unique skill set combines the extensive knowledge of lawyers with specialized experience both in France and in an international setting, and the first-hand knowledge of lawyers whose previous professional roles in public service allow August Debouzy to have valuable insight on the inner dealings with government and EU regulatory bodies.

Approximately half of the practice involves public law related disputes and litigation. The public team has thorough expertise of all national and EU courts, including Constitutional and European litigation, which has developed considerably and has opened important opportunities for clients. The team also assists clients in their dealings with sector-based regulatory authorities.

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Public Law - France

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

August Debouzy advises public bodies and multinational companies on contentious and non-contentious public law matters. The team has demonstrable expertise in public procurement processes and subsequent litigation. The law firm handles mandates for clients hailing from the tobacco, healthcare, technology and transportation sectors. The team is additionally skilled in handling the public law aspects of M&A transactions.

À propos de l’équipe

August Debouzy conseille des organismes publics et des multinationales en matière de droit public contentieux et non contentieux. L’équipe a une expertise reconnue en matière de marchés publics et de contentieux. Le cabinet d’avocats conseille sur des mandats pour des clients issus des secteurs du tabac, de la santé, de la technologie et des transports. L’équipe est également qualifiée dans le traitement des aspects de droit public des opérations de M&A.

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Work Highlights

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  • August Debouzy represented Gaz de Paris in indemnity disputes before the Paris administrative court.

  • August Debouzy a représenté Gaz de Paris dans des litiges en matière d'indemnisation devant le tribunal administratif de Paris.

Strengths

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  • As the law firm is made up of experts in multiple areas of law, it knows how to call on these experts, according to the needs, which allows the team to manage complex cases.

    Public Law respondentFrance

  • The team's capacity for work is remarkable: the lawyers are available, responsive and able to manage large workloads in often very short deadlines, without ever compromising on quality.

    Public Law respondentFrance

  • The law firm is very well connected in the industry, is very client-focused and gives pragmatic advice.

    Public Law respondentFrance

  • August Debouzy is a multi-service law firm. The partners have a high level of understanding and are good at working with sensitive topics.

    Public Law respondentFrance

  • It is a law firm that knows our business and market very well.

    Public Law respondentFrance

  • C’est un cabinet d’avocats qui connaît très bien notre secteur d’activité et notre marché.

    Public Law respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Vincent Brenot
    Vincent Brenot

    Vincent Brenot

    Vincent Brenot is recognised for his experience advising clients on concession contract renewals and disputes before French administrative courts. He is sought out by companies from the retail, healthcare and transportation sectors.

    Vincent Brenot est reconnu pour son expérience dans le conseil aux clients dans le cadre de renouvellements de contrats de concession et de contentieux devant les tribunaux administratifs français. Il est sollicité par des entreprises des secteurs de la grande distribution, de la santé et du transport.

    • Vincent has very good relationships with clients and understands very quickly the issues that arise in cases.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • He is responsive and can respond to pressing requests on time.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • Vincent Brenot is a true expert in his field and knows how to call on other lawyers in the law firm if necessary.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • It is a pleasure to work with Vincent. He is quick, solution-oriented and funny.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • He is very responsive, available and seeks to find solutions to facilitate deals and move forward.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • C’est un plaisir de travailler avec Vincent. Il est rapide, orienté solutions et drôle.

      Public Law respondentFrance
    • Vincent Brenot est un véritable expert dans son domaine et sait faire appel aux autres avocats du cabinet si nécessaire.
      Public Law respondentFrance

    • Il est réactif et peut répondre aux demandes urgentes dans les délais impartis.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • Il est très réactif, disponible et cherche à trouver des solutions pour faciliter les transactions et aller de l'avant.

      Public Law respondentFrance
    • Vincent entretient d'excellentes relations avec ses clients et comprend très rapidement les problèmes qui se posent dans les dossiers.
      Public Law respondentFrance
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  • Emmanuelle Mignon
    Emmanuelle Mignon

    Emmanuelle Mignon

    Emmanuelle Mignon maintains an established practice covering both regulatory and litigious mandates before administrative courts. She counts healthcare and transport companies among her client roster.

    Emmanuelle Mignon maintient une pratique établie couvrant tant les mandats réglementaires que contentieux devant les tribunaux administratifs. Elle compte des entreprises de santé et de transport parmi sa liste de clients.

    • She handles highly complex cases with great technical expertise.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • Emmanuelle Mignon has established herself as a privileged and particularly valuable lawyer for our company. Her constant responsiveness, including on urgent or sensitive subjects, is a real asset.

      Public Law respondentFrance

    • Elle gère des dossiers très complexes avec une grande expertise technique.

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    • Emmanuelle Mignon s'est imposée comme une avocate privilégiée et particulièrement précieuse pour notre entreprise. Sa réactivité constante, même sur des sujets urgents ou délicats, est un véritable atout.
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