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Vincent Brenot has been a partner at August Debouzy since 2014 and is a member of the Public Regulatory Environment team.
With over 25 years of experience in public and environmental law, he advises French and international clients, notably on public procurement, foreign direct investment (FDI) control, and parliamentary committees of inquiry. He also has recognized expertise in environmental matters, particularly in renewable energy, circular economy, and polluted sites and soils, especially in connection with real estate and M&A transactions.
He is the only French lawyer ranked as a Global Elite Thought Leader since 2021 in Who's Who Legal, Environment category, with the following comment: “Vincent is among the best environmental lawyers in France”. He is also recognized in Forbes' ranking of the Top 40 lawyers serving CAC 40 companies in 2021, 2024 and 2025.
Vincent Brenot’s experience at the international law firms Freshfields and Willkie Farr & Gallagher, where he became a partner, gives him particular expertise in complex cross-border transactions and is a major asset for August Debouzy’s international clients.
French I English I Spanish
CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS FRANCE 2026
Public law: Band 2
Foreign Investment : Band 3
LEGAL 500 EMEA 2026
Administrative and public law: Leading Partner
BEST LAWYERS 2026
(Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013)
Administrative Law, Energy Law, Environmental Law, Public Finance Law, Public Law, Regulatory Practice
FORBES 2024 & 2025
Top 40 CAC40 lawyers: Vincent Brenot
WHO'S WHO LEGAL 2024
France – Environment : Thought Leader
France – Administrative Litigation : Recommended
DÉCIDEURS STRATÉGIE FINANCE DROIT 2025
PUBLIC LAW
Urban planing: recommended
PROMOTION & CONSTRUCTION
Advising and contract (markets and construction): excellent
DÉCIDEURS STRATÉGIE FINANCE DROIT 2024
PUBLIC LAW
Administrative contracts and related litigation: excellent
Urban planning: recommended
Public domain: excellent
Urban commercial planning: excellent
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Environmental litigation: highly recommended
Renewable energy law: excellent
Classified installations for environmental protection, polluted sites and soil, industrial wastelands: excellent
Waste management law: highly recommended
Energy: market regulation: excellent
PROMOTION & CONSTRUCTION
Advising and contracts (markets and construction): excellent
PUBLIC SECTOR
Corporate/M&A: leading
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August Debouzy advises Fisk Alloy on the acquisition of Thermo Technologies’ Specialty Wire business
August Debouzy advised Fisk Alloy, Inc., a leading international manufacturer of high-performance copper alloy wires and conductors, in connection with the acquisition of the Special Wires business of Thermo Technologies, including the acquisition of FSP-One (France) and its distribution subsidiaries IWT (USA) and TSI (China).
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August Debouzy advises Verdoso on the contemplated acquisition of Globecast from Orange
August Debouzy advises Verdoso on its contemplated acquisition of Globecast from Orange. The transaction aims to support Globecast’s growth and strengthen its position in a rapidly evolving media services market. Closing is expected by the end of 2026, subject to employee consultations.
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August Debouzy advises GazelEnergie on exclusive discussions for the acquisition of green energy supplier ilek
August Debouzy advised GazelEnergie, an energy supplier owned by the EPH Group of Daniel Křetínský, in connection with exclusive discussions with ilek, a supplier of green electricity and biogas, regarding its proposed acquisition.
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Counsel to 9e Art+, organizer of The International Comic Strip Festival
August Debouzy advises 9e Art+ in connection with its dispute with several local public stakeholders regarding the conditions for organizing The International Comic Strip Festival in Angoulême (FIBD).
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Foreign Investment Control in France: Key Takeaways from the 2024 Report
The 2024 annual report on foreign investment control in France confirms the continued strengthening of the screening mechanism, balancing economic attractiveness with strategic sovereignty.
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August Debouzy has advised Banque des Territoires and a consortium of Crédit Agricole Transitions Région funds, with the participation of CAAP Transitions, on the acquisition of a 49% stake in the FLASH platform from Demeter
August Debouzy advised the Banque des Territoires and a consortium of funds from Crédit Agricole Transitions Région in acquiring a 49% stake in the FLASH platform, dedicated to electric vehicle charging infrastructure (IRVE), from Demeter through the Fonds de Modernisation Écologique des Transports (FMET). The platform manages nearly 8,000 charging points in France, through partnerships with Izivia, Easy Charge, Spie City Networks, and eTotem. The August Debouzy team covered various areas: transactional, tax, public, real estate, commercial contracts, and insurance.
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August Debouzy advises Argos Wityu on the acquisition of a majority stake in Hexvia group, one of the European leaders in the moving services market
August Debouzy advised Argos Wityu on the acquisition from Siparex, BPM Group and other minority financial investors of a majority stake in Hexvia group, a leading French player in the moving services market, alongside Bpifrance.
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August Debouzy Secures Landmark Application of the Hardship Doctrine for Gaz de Paris
August Debouzy recently achieved two favorable rulings for Gaz de Paris before the Paris Administrative Court. Delivered on January 20, 2025, these decisions concern gas supply contracts between Gaz de Paris (a subsidiary of the Butagaz Group) and Paris Habitat, a Public Housing Office (OPH).
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August Debouzy advised Chausson Matériaux on the acquisition of Frans Bonhomme’s business in France
August Debouzy advised Chausson Matériaux, France’s leading independent distributor of building materials, on the acquisition of Frans Bonhomme’s business in France, the French leader in multi-channel distribution of materials and solutions for networks and infrastructures.
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August Debouzy advised the French State on the acquisition of an 80% stake in Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) from Nokia
August Debouzy assisted the French State (through the Agence des Participations de l'État - APE) with its acquisition of an 80% stake in the Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) group, a French and global leader in submarine communication networks, from the Nokia group. This acquisition was completed on December 31, 2024.
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