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August Debouzy expands its global footprint with the launch of its Spanish & Lusophone Desk, a dedicated team providing expert legal counsel to clients from Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries with business interests in France. Building on the strength of the firm’s Paris and Brussels offices, as well as its established German Desk, this new initiative offers customized services in collaboration with a network of trusted local law firms to ensure seamless support.

Led by a team of six distinguished lawyers with extensive jurisdictional expertise as well as foreign bars, the Spanish & Lusophone Desk delivers pragmatic and personalized legal solutions at every stage of clients’ projects. Whether facilitating entry into the French market or supporting international ventures, the team is committed to providing comprehensive assistance. Trilingual in French, Spanish, and Portuguese, the team includes **Marie-Hélène Bensadoun** (Partner, Employment & Labor Law), **Benjamin van Gaver** (Partner, Dispute Resolution), **Marc Mossé** (Senior Counsel, European Law), **Xavier Rohmer** (Partner, Tax), **Kathy Azevedo** (Counsel, Employment & Labor Law), and **Clara Ferrari** (Counsel, Tax).

**Marie-Hélène Bensadoun**, Partner and member of the Paris and Madrid Bars, says, “*The creation of the Spanish and Lusophone Desk aims to provide new visibility to our international activities. It will allow us to advise our Spanish and Portuguese-speaking contacts without the barrier of a third language between us. This constitutes an undeniable advantage for establishing trustful relationships thanks to the fluency in our communication*.”

**About August Debouzy:**

August Debouzy is a leading full-service corporate law firm renowned for its innovative approach to legal expertise. With offices in Paris and Brussels, its team of 150 lawyers, including 36 partners, offers comprehensive legal support to private and public companies across Europe and beyond. August Debouzy provides strategic legal counsel to help clients successfully navigate and achieve their business goals. Each case is approached with a focus on the company’s strategy and future, delivering creative, accessible, and high-performance solutions.

**For inquiries regarding August Debouzy’s international outreach, please contact:**

Olivia de Fouchier  
 International Business Development Manager  
 T. +33 1 45 61 81 00

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- [Marie-Hélène Bensadoun](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/marie-helene-bensadoun/)
- [Marc Mossé](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/marc-mosse/)
- [Xavier Rohmer](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/xavier-rohmer/)
- [Benjamin van Gaver](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/benjamin-van-gaver/)

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