--- title: "August Debouzy awarded Law Firm of the Year – France" id: "2839" type: "post" slug: "august-debouzy-awarded-law-firm-of-the-year-france" published_at: "2024-11-28T10:09:24+00:00" modified_at: "2026-02-19T18:31:53+00:00" url: "https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/legal-article/august-debouzy-awarded-law-firm-of-the-year-france/" markdown_url: "https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/legal-article/august-debouzy-awarded-law-firm-of-the-year-france.md" taxonomy_category: - "Legal Article" taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_6980de815a3d3" --- Summarize with AI August Debouzy was honored with the **Law Firm of the Year – France** award at **The Lawyer European Awards**, held in London this past Thursday. Partners [Marie Danis](/collaborateur/marie-danis/#Biography) (Dispute Resolution), and [Laurent Cotret](/collaborateur/laurent-cotret/#Biography) (Restructuring), represented the firm at this highly regarded ceremony. The awards celebrated 27 winners across various jurisdictions, practice areas, and individual achievements. The esteemed judging panel included legal leaders such as the European Managing Partner of Eversheds Sutherland, the Deputy General Counsel of HSBC, and the Head of Legal at VPS Group, among others, showcasing the expertise involved in the selection process. [Mahasti Razavi](/collaborateur/mahasti-razavi/#Biography) , Managing Partner at August Debouzy, expressed her gratitude, saying: *“It is an honor to receive the **Law Firm of the Year – France** award, a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams. This recognition reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation as we assist clients across France, Europe, and internationally. We thank our clients for their trust and look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional legal solutions in 2025.”* This acknowledgement underscores August Debouzy’s ongoing international efforts and strategic initiatives that position the firm as a leader in cross-border transactions. With a strong presence in Europe and globally, we are proud to be recognized as a driving force in French legal expertise. [Fabienne Haas](/collaborateur/fabienne-haas/#Biography) and [Valéry Denoix de Saint Marc](/collaborateur/valery-denoix-de-saint-marc/#Biography) , Co-Heads of International Relations, echo these sentiments: *“This recognition also highlights the growing importance of our cooperation with our network of leading national firms, our preferred approach for handling all international matters, both in advisory and litigation. We firmly believe that this collaborative dynamic strengthens our ability to provide top-tier legal solutions to our clients globally.”* We extend warm congratulations to all the other winning firms and individuals at The Lawyer European Awards. **About The Lawyer European Awards** The Lawyer European Awards honor leading independent law firms across Europe for their legal excellence and innovative approaches. Attended by over 250 senior partners and managing partners, the ceremony encourages connections among top legal professionals. To view the full list of winners, visit [The Lawyer European Awards](https://www.thelawyer.com/the-lawyer-european-awards-2024-the-winners/) . Share - Linkedin - Copy Link Summarize with AI ### Authors 5 - [Laurent Cotret](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/laurent-cotret/) - [Marie Danis](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/marie-danis/) - [Valéry Denoix de Saint Marc](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/valery-denoix-de-saint-marc/) - [Fabienne Haas](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/fabienne-haas/) - [Mahasti Razavi](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/mahasti-razavi/) ## Discover more content that might interest you News [27/08/26 Deal 1 min August Debouzy advises Etherna Immunotherapies on its combination with Valerio Therapeutics to accelerate the development of targeted RNA-based therapies August Debouzy advised Etherna Immunotherapies on its proposed acquisition by Valerio Therapeutics. The €30 million transaction, supported by a €40.25 million PIPE financing, will create an integrated biotechnology company focused on RNA-based medicines. 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