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August Debouzy

TMT: Media

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August Debouzy has clearly established its leadership in the area of TMT. Its strength in the TMT market is demonstrated by its client base of major industry leaders  for which the TMT team provides the legal framework and support on several significant TMT projects spanning from digital commerce platforms, critical cybersecurity measures, data privacy audits and regulatory compliance, data breaches issues, to sensitive TMT related disputes and litigation (including several privacy disputes –CNIL and civil and criminal court disputes based on non-compliance with the data protection act).

The TMT team also assists clients throughout every phase of their digital projects, from the initial development to implementation, and has specific know-how of issues involving Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, the Cloud, Robotics, IoT and Blockchain, in all industry sectors, including gaming, photography, fintech, e-health, retail and smart cities.

August Debouzy’s team draws on the knowledge of other practice teams across the 150 lawyers’ full-service firm and regularly works alongside the IP team, led by lawyers with engineering degrees, as well as specialists in corporate law, employment law, tax law, administrative and public law, competition and EU law.

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TMT: Media - France

What the Team is Known For

August Debouzy has a strong practice offering market-leading services in IT. The law firm represents clients in domestic and international matters, including IT agreements, transactions and disputes. It advises leading IT providers and communications companies, as well as clients from the retail, energy and financial services industries. The team also handles GDPR compliance programmes and data protection matters. August Debouzy increasingly assists clients with digital transformation mandates and is additionally noted for its expertise in e-commerce.

À propos de l’équipe

August Debouzy dispose d’une expérience de premier plan dans les mandats de IT. Le cabinet d’avocats représente des clients dans des dossiers nationaux et internationaux, y compris des accords, des transactions et des litiges en matière de la technologie. Le cabinet conseille des fournisseurs et des entreprises de communication de premier plan, ainsi que des clients des secteurs du commerce, de l’énergie et des services financiers. L’équipe s’occupe également des programmes de conformité RGPD et des questions de protection des données. August Debouzy accompagne de plus en plus ses clients dans le cadre de mandats de transformation numérique et se distingue également par son expertise dans le domaine du e-commerce.

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Work Highlights

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  • August Debouzy advised Deliveroo on multiple personal data protection matters.

  • August Debouzy a conseillé Deliveroo sur de nombreuses questions relatives à la protection des données personnelles.

Strengths

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  • August Debouzy has extremely deep knowledge of the TMT industry, is ahead of all new regulatory trends, and implements fruitful cross-collaboration between teams when necessary.

    TMT: Media respondentFrance

  • I would highlight the team's high-level expertise and the ability to approach a problem in its entirety.

    TMT: Media respondentFrance

  • August Debouzy stood out for its pragmatism, its great technical expertise and its availability, which was decisive in moving forward effectively on sensitive and strategic issues.

    TMT: Media respondentFrance

  • August Debouzy has good knowledge of cutting-edge issues and the possibility of calling on other teams on cross-functional issues is very useful.

    TMT: Media respondentFrance

  • The team at August Debouzy is flexible, well connected with a good knowledge of the market and the law. The tech team is exceptional.

    TMT: Media respondentFrance
  • August Debouzy possède une excellente connaissance des enjeux de pointe et la possibilité de faire appel à d'autres équipes sur des problématiques transversales est très utile.
    TMT: Media respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Florence Chafiol
    Florence Chafiol

    Florence Chafiol

    Florence Chafiol is highly regarded for her expertise in data protection laws and regulations. She acts for an impressive roster of blue-chip clients on strategic projects as well as in interactions with the CNIL.

    Florence Chafiol est très appréciée pour son expertise dans les réglementations de protection des données. Elle intervient pour le compte d’un nombre impressionnant de clients de premier ordre sur des projets stratégiques ainsi que dans le cadre d’interactions avec la CNIL.

    • Florence has great availability and attentiveness, she is dynamic and responsive.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance

    • She is simply the best privacy lawyer in France.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance

    • Florence Chafiol is a real asset on the subjects of personal data and AI.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance

    • Florence brings an excellent level of service and understanding of client needs, and the ability to move fast and reassure.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance

    • Florence undoubtedly is among the best with expertise in France and Europe in data privacy, particularly in relations with regulators.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance

    • Florence est très disponible et attentive; elle est dynamique et réactive.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance
    • Florence compte sans aucun doute parmi les meilleurs experts en France et en Europe en matière de protection des données, notamment dans ses relations avec les autorités de régulation.
      TMT: Media respondentFrance

    • Elle est tout simplement la meilleure avocate spécialisée dans la protection de la vie privée en France.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance

    • Florence offre un excellent niveau de service et une compréhension des besoins des clients, ainsi que la capacité d'agir rapidement et de rassurer.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance
    • Florence Chafiol est un atout précieux sur les sujets des données personnelles et de l'IA.
      TMT: Media respondentFrance
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  • Mahasti Razavi
    Mahasti Razavi

    Mahasti Razavi

    Mahasti Razavi maintains her position as a leading practitioner in the IT field, drawing upon her expertise to assist high-profile clients with contractual negotiations, licensing and contentious issues.

    Mahasti Razavi maintient sa position forte sur le marché de IT, s’appuyant sur son expertise pour aider des clients de premier plan dans le cadre de négociations contractuelles, de licences et de questions litigieuses.

    • She has a unique ability to combine in-depth expertise on a range of topics, unfailing availability, strategic management of her firm's resources, and development of the best TMT talents in France.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance

    • She is an excellent lawyer and is very responsive.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance

    • Mahasti's strengths are her analytical skills and pragmatism.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance

    • C'est une excellente avocate et elle est très réactive.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance

    • Les points forts de Mahasti sont ses compétences analytiques et son pragmatisme.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance

    • Elle possède une capacité à intégrer une expertise sur un large éventail de sujets, une disponibilité sans faille, une gestion stratégique des ressources et le développement des meilleurs talents.

      TMT: Media respondentFrance
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  • Basile Ader
    Basile Ader

    Basile Ader

    Basile Ader is recognised for his expertise in litigation relating to freedom of the press and advertising regulations.

    Basile Ader est reconnu pour son expertise en matière de contentieux liés à la liberté de la presse et à la réglementation de la publicité.

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