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title: "August Debouzy Recognized in the 2025 Edition of Forbes’ “Top 40 Lawyers of the CAC 40”"
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Forbes, in partnership with *La Lettre des Juristes d’Affaires*, has released the fifth edition of its annual list of the most sought-after legal advisors to CAC 40 companies.

August Debouzy is proud to be among the most prominently featured firms this year.

Several of our partners have been recognized for their outstanding contributions:

- **Mahasti Razavi,**featured for the fifth consecutive year, is described as “patient, pragmatic, able to see the big picture, calm and reassuring,” with deep expertise in intellectual property and emerging technologies.
- **Vincent Brenot**enters the top 10, ranking fifth overall. Characterized as “determined, handson, skillful, composed, and witty—a strong negotiator,” he is widely recognized for his expertise in public business law and environmental law.
- **Florence Chafiol**is highlighted in the Top 10 Rising Stars. She is recognized as “a leading authority on GDPR,” with “a remarkable ability to manage the most complex cases.”

These distinctions reaffirm August Debouzy’s position as a trusted legal partner to France’s largest corporations.

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