August Debouzy has a well-established sports law practice, acting for major athletes, sports brands, clubs and federations on a wide range of sports matters. A notable highlight involved assisting private equity fund Arctos Sports Partners in finalising a strategic partnership and investment agreement with Paris Saint-Germain football club. Alexandra Berg-Moussa has expertise in sponsorship and contractual matters. Laurent Cotret is very active in the structuring and negotiation of high-stakes financing and shareholders agreements for sports groups and clubs, with key clients including Girondins de Bordeaux. Mahasti Razavi handles matters related to sponsorship, communication and ambush marketing, providing counsel to prominent sports brands such as Nike. Guillaume Aubatier and Pierre Pérot are also key contacts for work in this sector.
Testimonials
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'August Debouzy are very responsive and helpful. They provide legal advice with a full appreciation of commercial context, including technical advice when needed.'
'For highest value/importance deals we work with Mahasti Razavi. She is excellent: clear, concise and always wanting to help.'
Key clients
- Arctos Sports Partners
- Football Club Chateauroux – Le Berrichonne
- DAX Rugby Club
- Jogo Bonito Group (Girondins de Bordeaux)
- Team Bahrain Victorious
- Nike
- Biarritz Olympic
- French Anti-Doping Agency
- Lille Olympic Sporting Club
- Amer Sports Corporation
- Riot Games
- Valenciennes Football Club
- UCPF
- Paname 24
Work highlights
- Assisted private equity fund Arctos Sports Partners in finalising a strategic partnership and investment agreement with Paris Saint-Germain football club.
- Assisting Paname 24 in relation to all legal aspects of the organisation of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games ceremonies, which include the negotiation of the contract with Paris 2024, and the negotiation with all the artists to perform during the ceremonies.
- Advised La Berrichonne de Chateauroux to find the necessary funding from the existing shareholder and third parties to enable the club to compete and stay in the National 1 championship for the 2023 – 2024 season.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexandra Berg-Moussa, Laurent Cotret