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Vincent Brenot
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Vincent Brenot
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Public Law

France

17 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Foreign Investment

France

1 Years Ranked

About

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France

Practice Areas

Vincent Brenot has been a partner at August Debouzy since 2014 and is a member of the Public Regulatory Environment team.

With over 20 years of experience in public and environmental law, he advises French and international clients, notably on public procurement, foreign direct investment (FDI) control, and parliamentary committees of inquiry. He also has recognized expertise in environmental matters, particularly in renewable energy, circular economy, and polluted sites and soils, especially in connection with real estate and M&A transactions.

He is the only French lawyer ranked as a Global Elite Thought Leader since 2021 in Who's Who Legal, Environment category, with the following comment: “Vincent is among the best environmental lawyers in France”. He is also recognized in Forbes' ranking of the Top 40 lawyers serving CAC 40 companies in 2021, 2024 and 2025.

With more than 20 years’ experience acquired within the international law firms Freshfields and Willkie Farr & Gallagher, where he became a partner, Vincent Brenot’s experience in complex transnational deals is a strong asset for the firm’s international clients.

Chambers Review

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Chambers France

Public Law - France

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

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.

Editorial individuel

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.

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Foreign Investment - France

3
Band 3
Individual Editorial

Vincent Brénot is noted for his handling of foreign investment matters on behalf of private equity funds, pharmaceutical companies and asset managers.

Editorial individuel

Vincent Brénot est reconnu pour sa gestion des questions d'investissement étranger pour le compte de fonds de private equity, de sociétés pharmaceutiques et de gestionnaires d'actifs.

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Strengths

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

Public Law respondent
Chambers France

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

Public Law respondent
Chambers France

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 respondent
Chambers France

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

Public Law respondent
Chambers France

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

Public Law respondent
Chambers France

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

Public Law respondent
Chambers France

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

Public Law respondent
Chambers France

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

Public Law respondent
Chambers France

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

Public Law respondent
Chambers France

Vincent entretient d'excellentes relations avec ses clients et comprend très rapidement les problèmes qui se posent dans les dossiers.

Public Law respondent
Chambers France

Vincent Brenot is excellent, knows French law and culture extremely well and how to deal with the French government.

Foreign Investment respondent
Chambers France

It is a pleasure to work with Vincent.

Foreign Investment respondent
Chambers France

C’est un plaisir de travailler avec Vincent.

Foreign Investment respondent
Chambers France

Vincent Brenot est excellent, il connaît extrêmement bien le droit et la culture française et sait comment traiter avec le gouvernement.

Foreign Investment respondent
Chambers France

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