Strategic Legal Solutions Worldwide

International Network & Outreach

With 150 dedicated lawyers, including 36 partners, based in Paris and Brussels, we provide trusted legal counsel in France and internationally.
Our expert teams include lawyers admitted to the Bar in seven different countries, with seven representatives at the EU Patent Office. Proficient in 15 languages, we advise and represent clients in cross-border transactions and disputes in every aspect of business law. Our proven track record, demonstrated by our appointment to legal panels of leading corporations from the US, Germany, the UK, and Asia, strengthens our ability to provide flexible solutions and local expertise.
Our international reach is achieved through the strategic integration of our worldwide capabilities, sector knowledge, and network of partner law firms to successfully manage cross-border projects for our clients. We leverage the expertise of these partner firms throughout the world, each selected for its excellence, independence, and market leadership to ensure seamless coordination. Regularly facilitating multinational projects across various countries, the long-term relationships we have built with our partner firms enable us to deliver centralized, streamlined services to our clients, tailored to the jurisdictions in which they operate.

Key Contacts

Our International Committee enables seamless coordination and support between our lawyers, partner firms, and international clients to drive growth, ensure top-tier legal advice, and promote our services in the global market.
Fabienne Haas

Fabienne Haas

Partner
Employment Law
Co-Head of International Relations

Valéry Denoix de Saint Marc

Valéry Denoix
de Saint Marc

Partner
Corporate M&A
Co-Head of International Relations

Key Figures

55%
of Clients are non-French Companies & Investors
7
foreign bars (Brussels, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Madrid, New York, etc.)
7
representatives at the European Patent Office
15
languages spoken: Albanian, Arabic, Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese

Brussels Office

Our Brussels office, located in the heart of European Union affairs, is home to a team of seasoned professionals from government, national administration, and international corporate backgrounds.

AD Europe Team is known for its understanding of European law and the intricate workings of EU institutions, particularly on a regulatory and risk management basis. We specialize in domains such as digital innovation, healthcare, energy, and media.

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International Desks

Drawing upon the foundation of our Paris and Brussels offices, we enhance our global impact through a network of international desks.
Led by lawyers at August Debouzy with extensive jurisdictional ties, these desks streamline cross-border operations. Whether facilitating entry into the French market or supporting our overseas projects, our international desks deliver integrated solutions across industries and practices to respond to our clients’ diverse business needs.

German Desk

German Desk

Our German Desk enables cross-border transactions and fosters business between Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Luxembourg with France. We support these clients as they expand into France as well as assist French businesses in their ventures into German-speaking territories.

With four partners, twenty lawyers, and four European Patent Attorneys, we offer comprehensive legal services spanning corporate, employment, technology, media, intellectual property, dispute resolution, white-collar crime, regulatory, environment, tax, and competition, consumer, and distribution law.

Key Contacts

Valéry Denoix de Saint Marc

Valéry Denoix
de Saint Marc

Partner – Corporate M&A

Etienne Mathey

Etienne Mathey

Partner – Corporate M&A

Philippe Durand

Philippe Durand

Partner – Employment Law

Lionel Martin

Lionel Martin

Partner, European Patent Attorney – Intellectual Property

Pierre Descheemaeker

Pierre Descheemaeker

Senior Counsel – Corporate M&A

David Neuwirth

David Neuwirth

Senior Associate – Corporate M&A

Sophie Peter

Sophie Peter

Associate – Dispute Resolution

Marie-Charlotte Schremser

Marie-Charlotte Schremser

Associate – IT & Data Protection

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Spanish & Lusophone Desk

German Desk

August Debouzy offers a specialized team, trilingual in French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese, dedicated to guiding our clients through their cross-border endeavors in France. Our Desk’s unparalleled depth of knowledge enables us to offer prompt, comprehensive legal counsel to Spanish and Portuguese-speaking clients seeking to navigate the complexities of the French business environment.

As frontrunners in the French and EU legal landscapes, our professionals boast a wealth of experience in assisting clients from Spain, Portugal, and South America. This often involves collaborative efforts with esteemed local firms, ensuring a seamless service.

The recognition of our teams as leading experts in French and European markets is affirmed by their regular presence in top-tier international legal directories, such as Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, IFLR1000, and Best Lawyers. These distinctions underscore our commitment to providing exceptional legal service, guided by integrity, innovation, and expertise.

Key Contacts

Marie-Hélène Bensadoun

Marie-Hélène Bensadoun

Partner - Employment Law
Spanish

Benjamin van Gaver

Benjamin van Gaver

Partner - Dispute Resolution, Real Estate & Construction
Spanish

Marc Mossé

Marc Mossé

Senior Counsel – European Law, Competition, Public Law, IT & Data Protection
Spanish

Xavier Rohmer

Xavier Rohmer

Partner – Tax
Portuguese

Kathy Azevedo

Kathy Azevedo

Counsel – Employment Law
Portuguese

Clara Ferrari

Clara Ferrari

Counsel – Tax
Spanish

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Focus Africa

German Desk

Our team, dedicated to infrastructure and energy projects, plays a key role in international development, providing multidisciplinary legal expertise across an array of sectors such as energy, telecommunications, transport, and mining. We combine in-depth sector knowledge with our expertise in complex deal structuring, particularly in strategic energy infrastructure projects.

Our approach is grounded in a deep understanding of the specificities of each local market. We are adept at understanding and navigating the regulatory, economic, and political complexities of each country, which allows us to provide added value to our clients by anticipating and managing legal and regulatory challenges with precision.

Key Contacts

Valéry Denoix de Saint Marc

Valéry Denoix
de Saint Marc

Partner – Corporate M&A
Co-Head of International Relations

Ergen Ege

Ergen Ege

Counsel - Corporate M&A
Projects, Energy, & Infrastructure

Contact Us

Do you have any questions regarding our international network & outreach?
Olivia de Fouchier

Olivia de Fouchier

International Business Development Manager

odefouchier@august-debouzy.com
Rachael Martin

Rachael Martin

International Business Development Coordinator

rmartin@august-debouzy.com