LAWYER PROFILE

Vincent Brenot

France 2026

August Debouzy

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Public Law

France

17 years ranked

Foreign Investment

France

1 year ranked

About

Provided by August Debouzy

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

Provided by Chambers

Chambers France

Public Law - France

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

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

Provided by Chambers

Vincent has very good relationships with clients and understands very quickly the issues that arise in cases.
Public LawChambers France
He is responsive and can respond to pressing requests on time.
Public LawChambers 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 LawChambers France
It is a pleasure to work with Vincent. He is quick, solution-oriented and funny.
Public LawChambers France
He is very responsive, available and seeks to find solutions to facilitate deals and move forward.
Public LawChambers France
C’est un plaisir de travailler avec Vincent. Il est rapide, orienté solutions et drôle.
Public LawChambers France