--- title: "Organization and Governance" id: "1962" type: "page" slug: "organization-and-governance" published_at: "2026-01-22T14:44:20+00:00" modified_at: "2026-07-03T14:19:45+00:00" url: "https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/organization-and-governance/" markdown_url: "https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/organization-and-governance.md" excerpt: "Organization and Governance Collective Collective August Debouzy’s governance is built on a collegial and transparent model founded on trust, accountability, and the active engagement of all partners. 0 0 At August Debouzy, collaboration goes beyond an organizational principle, it is..." taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_697237c3f2cec" --- ## Organization *and Governance* Collective Collective August Debouzy’s governance is built on a collegial and transparent model founded on trust, accountability, and the active engagement of all partners. At August Debouzy, collaboration goes beyond an organizational principle, it is a core part of our culture. The diversity of expertise, the ongoing dialogue between teams, and the cross-disciplinary nature of our practices enable us to provide each client with a comprehensive and consistent approach. This collaborative dynamic enhances the quality of our decision-making and strengthens the firm’s capacity for innovation. ## Mahasti Razavi Focus Managing Partner Since 2018, Mahasti Razavi has led August Debouzy with strategic vision and a clear sense of purpose. She drives the firm’s growth and fosters a culture grounded in trust, innovation, and shared excellence. [Learn More](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/mahasti-razavi-2/) Partners’ Assembly The partners’ assembly approves all major decisions shaping the firm’s direction and operations. [Gilles August ( Founding Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/assemblee-des-associesmanagement-committee-comex-3/) [Emmanuelle Barbara ( Senior Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/emmanuelle-barbara/) [Mahasti Razavi ( Managing Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/mahasti-razavi/) [Basile Ader ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/basile-ader/) [Olivier Attias ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/olivier-attias/) [Guillaume Aubatier ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/guillaume-aubatier/) [Julien Aucomte ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/julien-aucomte/) [Nicolas Baverez ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/nicolas-baverez/) [Marie-Hélène Bensadoun ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/marie-helene-bensadoun/) [Alexandra Berg-Moussa ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/alexandra-berg-moussa/) [Hélène Billery ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/helene-billery/) [Jean-Damien Boulanger ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/jean-damien-boulanger/) [Vincent Brenot ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/vincent-brenot/) [Jérôme Brosset ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/jerome-brosset/) [Bernard Cazeneuve ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/bernard-cazeneuve/) [Florence Chafiol ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/florence-chafiol/) [Laurent Cotret ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/laurent-cotret/) [Marie Danis ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/marie-danis/) [Valéry Denoix de Saint Marc ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/valery-denoix-de-saint-marc/) [Grégoire Desrousseaux ( European Patent Attorney, Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/gregoire-desrousseaux/) [Virginie Devos ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/virginie-devos/) [Philippe Durand ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/philippe-durand/) [Fabienne Haas ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/fabienne-haas/) [Jennifer Hinge ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/jennifer-hinge/) [Laure Hosni ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/laure-hosni/) [Catherine Le Manchec ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/catherine-le-manchec/) [Philippe Lorentz ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/philippe-lorentz/) [Éric Manca ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/eric-manca/) [Lionel Martin ( European Patent Attorney, Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/lionel-martin/) [Etienne Mathey ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/etienne-mathey/) [Emmanuelle Mignon ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/emmanuelle-mignon/) [Astrid Mignon Colombet ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/astrid-mignon-colombet/) [Valérie Munoz-Pons ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/valerie-munoz-pons/) [François Pochart ( European Patent Attorney, Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/francois-pochart/) [Anaïs Qureshi ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/anais-qureshi/) [Antonia Raccat ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/antonia-raccat/) [Diane Reboursier ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/diane-reboursier/) [Antoine Ricol ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/antoine-ricol/) [Xavier Rohmer ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/xavier-rohmer/) [Mathilde Saltiel ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/mathilde-saltiel/) [Benjamin van Gaver ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/benjamin-van-gaver/) [Julien Wagmann ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/julien-wagmann/) Précédent Suivant Management Committee The Management Committee defines the firm’s strategy and oversees its implementation. [Gilles August ( Founding Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/assemblee-des-associesmanagement-committee-comex-3/) [Emmanuelle Barbara ( Senior Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/emmanuelle-barbara/) [Mahasti Razavi ( Managing Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/mahasti-razavi/) [Nicolas Baverez ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/nicolas-baverez/) [Marie-Hélène Bensadoun ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/marie-helene-bensadoun/) [Bernard Cazeneuve ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/bernard-cazeneuve/) [Laurent Cotret ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/laurent-cotret/) [Marie Danis ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/marie-danis/) [Valéry Denoix de Saint Marc ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/valery-denoix-de-saint-marc/) [Philippe Lorentz ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/philippe-lorentz/) [François Pochart ( European Patent Attorney, Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/francois-pochart/) [Pascale Pontroué ( Managing Director )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/pascale-pontroue/) [Patrick Ramon ( Secretary General )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/patrick-ramon-23/) Précédent Suivant Partnership Committee This committee supports the professional growth and advancement of all lawyers within the firm. [Mahasti Razavi ( Managing Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/mahasti-razavi/) [Guillaume Aubatier ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/guillaume-aubatier/) [Vincent Brenot ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/vincent-brenot/) [Florence Chafiol ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/florence-chafiol/) [Virginie Devos ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/virginie-devos/) [Valérie Munoz-Pons ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/valerie-munoz-pons/) [Xavier Rohmer ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/xavier-rohmer/) [Julien Wagmann ( Partner )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/julien-wagmann/) [Pascale Pontroué ( Managing Director )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/pascale-pontroue/) Précédent Suivant Executive Management The executive management team oversees the firm’s people, finance, operations, business development, and communications. [Pascale Pontroué ( Managing Director )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/pascale-pontroue/) [Patrick Ramon ( Secretary General )](https://www.august-debouzy.com/en/collaborateur/patrick-ramon-23/) Précédent Suivant