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d&a partners

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : France


d&a partners

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About

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d&a partners’ FinTech practice advises companies building the next generation of financial services.

The practice works with fintechs, crypto-asset firms, technology companies, AI-driven businesses, deep tech ventures and financial institutions on innovative financial products, regulated activities and emerging business models.

The team is active at the intersection of traditional financial services, digital finance, crypto-assets, artificial intelligence and new financial infrastructure. It advises on payment services, electronic money, investment services, crypto-asset services, stablecoins, tokenization, on-chain finance, AI-enabled financial tools and agentic finance.

d&a partners supports clients from business model structuring, regulatory analysis and licensing strategy to fundraising, commercial partnerships, cross-border expansion and disputes.

The practice regularly handles novel matters where the legal framework is uncertain or evolving. It helps clients structure scalable, compliant and investable projects, while anticipating supervisory expectations and market constraints.

The team also supports traditional financial institutions entering digital finance and technology-native companies moving into regulated financial services.

Partner-led, pragmatic and business-oriented, the practice combines regulatory, corporate, commercial, tax, employment and litigation expertise to deliver clear and actionable advice on complex projects.

Chambers Review

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FinTech Legal - France

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

d&a partners is a boutique law firm specialised in blockchain issues, regularly advising FinTech clients on fundraising, cryptocurrency issuance, tokenised securities, MiCA Regulation and licensing matters.

Work Highlights

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  • d&a partners advised Morpho Labs, a DeFi lending protocol, on its USD50 million financing round.

Strengths

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  • d&a partners is a boutique with very specific expertise and a very strong team.

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  • d&a partners is a boutique with a great set of expertise. They are very active in the crypto space.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Daniel Arroche
    Band 3Daniel Arroche

    Daniel Arroche

    Daniel Arroche is a well-rated partner at d&a partners. Arroche advises FinTech clients on regulatory and licensing issues around blockchain and crypto assets.

    • Daniel is very active in the market and has a strong practice.

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    • Daniel has very good expertise on crypto assets and blockchain mandates.

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    • Daniel is very active on the payments regulatory side and has a good set of expertise.

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