August Debouzy has a comprehensive IT and internet offering, allowing the team to advise on matters spanning the finance, insurance, cosmetics, digital engineering, and space technology industries. The team showcases a strong track record in advising on critical development contracts, regulatory compliance programs, cyber-security issues, and internet-related litigation. The group is under the joint leadership of Mahasti Razavi, who stands out for her expertise in complex licensing and cross-border regulatory compliance; Florence Chafiol, who is well known in the market for advising on GDPR compliance and privacy litigation; and Alexandra Berg-Moussa, who is a name to note for SaaS and cloud contracts. Eden Gall is well versed in cloud and AI matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘August Debouzy is a true business partner: the team combines a strong business focus with rigorous ethical standards. Available, responsive, and possessing dual expertise in start-ups and large corporations, it offers pragmatic, innovative, and secure solutions.'
- 'The team's agility, responsiveness, and ability to anticipate clients' needs clearly distinguish it from other teams in the market.’
- ‘Thibaut Amourette is much more than a legal advisor: we consider him a true extension of our team. What particularly sets him apart is his dual expertise—combining legal rigour with business acumen in a client-centric environment—which makes him a rare and indispensable business partner.’
- ‘In my opinion, this team stands out for its professionalism, and one of its main strengths is that its lawyers are attentive, responsive, and perfectly able to tailor their advice to our specific issues.'
- 'Compared to other competing teams in the market, I consider August Debouzy to be among the best, whether in terms of quality of service, commitment, or a deep understanding of our sector-specific challenges. Regarding innovation, the team demonstrates a particular openness to diversity and evolving working methods.’
- ‘Thibaut Amourette and Charlotte Chen demonstrate remarkable expertise and unwavering availability. Their ability to propose tailored solutions is invaluable to our firm.'
Key clients
- Agence Française de Développement (AFD)
- Association Valentin Haüy (AVH)
- Bouygues SA
- Beink Dream
- Dreamjet
- Enedis
- Gilson
- GitHub
- Keensight
- Mister Auto
- Murex
- Quiet
Work highlights
Assisting Microsoft with transactional, advisory and litigation matters for all aspects of the company's activities in France.
Advised Enedis on the legal and operational implications of the EU AI Act, providing tailored documentation and strategic guidance to support global compliance, including the development of a custom web-based tool to help teams autonomously navigate regulatory scenarios.
Advised AFD on the applicability of the EU DORA Regulation and the drafting of tailored DORA provisions for internal use and negotiations with ICT service providers.
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Practice head
Mahasti Razavi; Florence Chafiol; Alexandra Berg-Moussa
Other key lawyers
Eden Gall; Thibaut Amourette; Charlotte Chen; Chloé Niedergang