Fintech, Blockchain & Web3

The growth of the digital innovation sector is accelerating, which often requires changes to the regulatory framework that may apply to it. We offer our clients who use new technologies top-level support to help them meet the challenges of blockchain, cryptoactives, artificial intelligence, fintechs and Web3. We provide optimum legal security to enable them to conquer new markets in France, Europe and beyond.

Our Gide 255 team sets itself apart with its forward-looking vision of law and regulation in the field of digital innovation. We combine leading legal, strategic and regulatory expertise with in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies and market issues.

We provide legal assistance (structuring, approvals, partnerships, etc.) to major companies, public and private institutions and start-ups developing activities in financial technologies (Fintech), digital finance and the Web3 ecosystem. We anticipate the risks and opportunities associated with changes in the regulations applicable to services that use these new technologies and trading instruments (cryptoassets, stablecoins, NFT, etc.).

We have recognised experience in the drafting of rules at international, European and domestic levels. We maintain close relations with French and European institutions, enabling us to take part in market studies, forums and legal work carried out by professional associations and public institutions. Our aim is to support this transformation and defend our clients’ interests in dealings with the authorities and their partners.

Working with the leaders in financial innovation and the relevant French and European authorities, we help our clients to build and develop their business models in both domestic and international markets. Made up of former regulators, our 255 team also advises executive committees, legal departments and operational departments on their strategic scenario planning, enabling them to optimise regulation and strengthen their competitiveness.