August Debouzy

Public Regulatory Environment

Counsel

Ghislain Minaire provides advisory and litigation support to public and private sector clients on matters related to public procurement, regulatory compliance, and environmental law.

He has developed particular expertise in the energy, transportation, waste management, and wastewater sectors.

Ghislain was admitted to the Paris Bar in 2013 and joined August Debouzy in 2023 after 10 years’ experience at a French law firm specializing in public law. Before becoming an attorney, he served as a judicial assistant at the French Council of State (Conseil d’Etat), gaining valuable experience in high-stakes litigation.

As a graduate of the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po Paris) and the University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, Ghislain possesses strong expertise in public procurement, a sharp ability to address complex legal issues, and extensive experience in litigation before administrative courts.

French | English

Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2013

Certificate to practice as a qualified lawyer (CAPA - Certificat d'aptitude à la profession d'avocat), EFB (Ecole de Formation professionnelle des Barreaux du ressort de la cour d'appel de Paris), 2010-2012

Master’s Degree (Master 2) in Public Litigation, University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, 2010

Master’s Degree (Master 1&2) in Public Affairs, Sciences Po Paris, 2008-2009

Master’s Degree (Master 1) in Modern and Contemporary History, University Paul Verlaine of Metz, 2007