Ruben Grouchka

Counsel

Prior to joining August Debouzy in December 2017, Ruben Grouchka was an associate focusing on corporate transactions in several international law firms. He mainly deals with mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and private equity. His international approach to the practice of law has led him to get involved in many cross-border transactions. He assists French or foreign institutionals, corporate groups or PE funds, in a large range of sectors, including Infrastructures, Transportation, Tech and Energy.

Admitted to the Paris bar since 2013, he graduated from the University of Paris II - Panthéon Assas (Post-graduate degree (Master 2) in Business and Tax Law and Post-graduate (Master 2) in Banking and Financial Law).

Practice Area

Private Equity
M&A

Education

Master II Banking and Financial Law, Paris II Panthéon-Assas, 2011
Master II Business and Tax Law, Paris II Panthéon-Assas, 2010

Admitted to the bar

Paris, 2013

Languages

French I English

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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 advised Choco, worldwide leader in AI solutions for the food supply chain, in the acquisition of Goot

August Debouzy has advised Choco, a German unicorn and a worldwide leader in AI solutions for the food supply chain, in the context of the acquisition of 100% of the share capital and voting rights of Goot, a French company pioneering BtoB e-commerce solutions for the food and beverage distribution industry.
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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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August Debouzy advises the French State in the signing of a put option agreement relating to the acquisition of Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) from Nokia

August Debouzy assisted the French State (via the State Participation Agency - APE) on the occasion of the signing of a put option agreement for the acquisition of 80% of the share capital of the holding company that owns Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), a French and global leader in submarine communication networks, from the Nokia group.
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August Debouzy has advised MyLegiTech on its strategic merger with Seraphin END

August Debouzy has advised MyLegiTech, a company known for its flagship brand ImmoSign and its expertise in the complete digitalisation of the contract pro
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August Debouzy assisted Newdeal with the sale of the real estate group Groupe Confiance to Freo Group and Cheyne Capital, and a reinvestment by certain shareholders

August Debouzy advised Newdeal on the sale of Newconfim, holding of Groupe Confiance, to Freo Group and its investor partner, Cheyne Capital, and a reinves
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August Debouzy advised Caisse des Dépôts on the acquisition by Tikehau Capital of an equity interest in Egis and on its privatisation

August Debouzy advised Caisse des Dépôts on the acquisition by Tikehau Capital of a 40% equity interest in Egis, the leading engineering company in France, specializing in the construction engineering and mobility services sectors.
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August Debouzy has assisted Artémis Courtage with its acquisition of a majority stake in Avantage Courtage

August Debouzy has advised Artémis Courtage, an independent brokerage firm specializing in mortgages and loan insurance, on its acquisition of a majority stake in Avantage Courtage, a brokerage firm specializing in mortgage loans and new-build property investment in Paris and the Paris region (Ile-de-France).
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August Debouzy is advising Caisse des Dépôts in connection with the exclusive negotiations conducted with Tikehau Capital to expand Egis’ capital base

August Debouzy is advising Caisse des Dépôts in connection with the exclusive negotiations that are currently being conducted with Tikehau Capital. The alt
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August Debouzy advised Raise Investissement and the Artémis group on its partnership with Odealim

August Debouzy advised Raise Investissement and the Artémis Courtage group on the partnership of the group with Odealim to create the French leader in insurance and real estate project financing consultancy.
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