De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés stands out for its excellent expertise in the digital assets and blockchain space, to which new and established French, US and UK fintech and crypto assets players, as well as some banks and corporations, turn to for their regulatory needs and the launch of their businesses in France and Europe.. The team regularly assists clients with PSAN (Digital asset services provider) registrations and recently advised on Europe's first MICA application as a compliant stable coin issuer. Anne Maréchal and Cyril Tour are key names for the above. Additionally, through Albane Lancrenon , the firm can also help companies and financial institutions in dealing with banking and financial authorities’ compliance investigations. Associates Adam Stolcz and Julie Bader also contribute.
Testimonials
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‘An excellent banking regulatory practice. The team is well coordinated, and always communicates openly and clearly. They possess a unique knowledge and understanding of French regulatory matters, with several team members having had prior employment experience with regulators. Personalised attention and focus on each client.'
‘Anne Maréchal is a consummate professional who understands client service. She brings a top notch level of expertise on regulatory matters. Cyril Tour is an incredibly smart, reliable and practical lawyer,’
‘The team has a perfect understanding of regulatory issues and provides best advice to structure and implement appropriate policies and procedures. The team also has useful contacts with the relevant authorities to ensure that files are properly monitored.'
Key clients
- Bred Banque Populaire
- Capexis
- Carrefour Banque
- Chainstream
- Circle
- Crédit Agricole
- GOin
- Ledger
- Orange Bank
- Pétale Group
Work highlights
- Advising American stablecoin Circle on the development of its activities in France and in Europe, including the creation of Circle France, the applications to both the AMF and ACPR for regulatory approvals (PSAN registration, optional PSAN approval and license as an electronic money issuer).
- Representing CARREFOUR BANQUE during the ACPR's general procedure for monitoring compliance with its professional obligations.
- Representing Euryale AM during the AMF's general procedure for monitoring compliance with its professional obligations.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anne Maréchal, Cyril Tour, Albane Lancrenon, Louis de Gaulle