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August Debouzy

August Debouzy

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France

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Tax

The ‘responsive and competent team’ at August Debouzy routinely supports corporations with the tax structuring of M&A and private equity transactions, restructurings; and tax audits, and assists private clients with estate planning mandates. Leadership of the practice is shared between Xavier Rohmer, who specialises in asset management; and Philippe Lorentz, who focuses on assisting investment funds with acquisitions and restructuring transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Admirable knowledge & experience. Managing the case as a whole project & not only legal point of view but also as a business facilitator. Perfect personality & effective communication. Results-oriented approach.’
  • ‘A very responsive and competent team.’
  • ‘Philippe Lorentz - very high human qualities & soft skills beyond technical skills.’
  • ‘The August Debouzy team has a deep and practical knowledge of tax law. They are particularly receptive to innovations and are themselves innovative.’
  • ‘Efficiency and availability. Proposal and anticipation of tax risks. Consideration of individual personality to make tailored proposals.’
  • ‘Technical skill, responsiveness, pragmatism, adaptability, creativity, availability, courage.’

Key clients

  • ONET Group
  • Sia Partners
  • Ipsos
  • Trigano SA
  • Bryan Garnier & Co
  • Coca Cola France
  • Clariane
  • Menix Group
  • Serpi
  • United Mining Supply
  • TNP Consultants
  • Atland

Work highlights

Advised Sia Partners and its founder Matthieu Courtecuisse on the French and international tax structuring of a €250 million minority investment by Blackstone.
Advised Coca-Cola France on constitutional and tax aspects of the proposed extension of the sugar-sweetened beverage tax under the 2025 Social Security Financing Act, including legal analysis, preparation of a potential QPC, and strategic coordination with in-house teams.
Advised Bryan, Garnier & Co on tax and governance aspects of its combination with Stifel Financial Corp.
Practice head

Philippe Lorentz; Xavier Rohmer