Industry focus: IT and internet

August Debouzy

The team at August Debouzy caters to an impressive roster of clients, including banks, luxury fashion houses, retailers, cloud technology companies and social media platforms. The team handles the full range of its clients’ issues by interweaving its contract, intellectual property, dispute resolution and cybersecurity teams to advise on digital projects. Its portfolio of work includes advising on matters related to fintech, smart cities, AI, big data, cloud and robotics. The practice is led by dual New York and Paris-qualified Mahasti Razavi, who focuses on technology, digital transformation or implementing innovative strategies; Florence Chafiol, who handles the relevant regulatory body; and Alexandra Berg-Moussa, who has expertise in the implementation of complex IT systems for the digital transformation of supply chains and distribution schemes. Thibaut Amourette is also a key name.

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Testimonials

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'Mahasti Razavi's IT team has perfectly understood our IT needs and issues, including in this constantly evolving field, particularly with the development of AI. It is a team that knows how to react quickly, in all circumstances, with advice that is always wise and effective.'
'We have been working with Mahasti Razavi for many years and have always been delighted with his strong involvement and support during this long relationship. We have been working with Thibaut Amourette in his team for several years. His experience and the quality of our exchanges make him an asset to the firm.'
'The strength of the IT team is its accuracy in its opinions, responsiveness, and assessment. I always have an answer within the day, which is extremely appreciable in a company where we are overloaded and everything goes faster. The team is very attentive. The team understands the market in which we encounter our difficulties.'
'Mahasti Razavi - she is surely one of the best lawyers I have met. She has the ability to adapt and understand a huge range of markets. She adapts and knows how to evolve according to the requests she receives. She supports me with unfailing responsiveness, understands my business, and provides a strategic solution.'
'A professional team, expert in the subjects, and always supporting and listening to the customer. Valuable help, including on technical subjects.'
'Team at the forefront of legal news and very proactive on new subjects (new regulations, new processes, AI, etc.); great pragmatism in the approach to subjects.'
'As far as I am concerned, my main interlocutor is Mahasti Razavi, who accompanies us on various subjects: we appreciate her practical and timely approach to the subjects, her great legal competence and expertise allowing her to provide specific advice.'
'Team with strong experience in different IT professions, expertise in key and new issues, and a pragmatic vision that always aims to help the parties converge. Unparalleled legal excellence in the sector.'

Key clients

Quiet
Arctos Partners
GitHub
Murex
Mister Auto
Gilson
Keensight
Tapnation
Dreamjet
Sorare
Bouygues SA
Enedis
The Postal Bank
Kyndryl
Milleis
Citalid
Christian Louboutin
Accuracy
Faurecia
Intersystems
Byg4Lab
Cerberus / My Money Bank
Microsoft
Accor SA
TotalEnergies
Veolia Environment
EDF and EDF Assurances
Pernod Ricard
Aptiv
Broadridge

Work highlights

Assisted Microsoft with transactional, advisory and litigation matters covering all aspects of its activities in France.
Assisted BYG4lab with structuring and negotiating agreements with partners worldwide.
Assisted the French State with signing a put option agreement to acquire 80% of the share capital of the holding company owning Alcatel Submarine Networks.