
Ashurst LLP assists a prominent client base of leading French and international regulated institutions in dealing with their key issues including the reorganisation and expansion of regulated activities in France or the acquisition of new entities. Additionally, the practice has also positioned itself as a reference in the crypto-currency sphere, advising leading crypto asset and fintech players on the development of their French businesses and on new EU MiCA regulation. Finally, the team also advises LCH SA, the sole French CCP, on all aspects of its clearing activities. The highly experienced Hubert Blanc-Jouvan conducts the practice, supported by counsel Maxime Gandibleux and senior associate Francesco Assi .
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Témoignages
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- ‘One of the very best teams on the market. Its strength lies in a high-quality partner, Hubert Blanc-Jouvan, who knows his business and his clients perfectly.’
- ‘Hubert Blanc-Jouvan shows impressive workforce.’
- ‘All the members of the team listen to their customers, which contributes to a rapid and in-depth understanding of issues and to relevant advice that can be implemented quickly.’
- ‘Hubert Blanc Jouvan’s experience, mastery of regulations and of the regulatory processes are a real asset for his clients. He has also been able to set up a solid and stable team’.
Clients clés
- LCH SA
- Binance
- Bank of America
- Barclays
- Credit Suisse
- Goldman Sachs
- J.P. Morgan
- TP ICAP
- Citigroup
- Société Générale
Points forts
- Advising Binance crypto platform in relation to the entry into application of the new EU regulation on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA regulation).
- Advised several international groups in the reorganisation of their regulated activities in France.
- Advised LCH SA, the French CCP, on the termination of clearing arrangements with Euronext.
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Responsable de la pratique
Hubert Blanc-Jouvan
Autres avocats clés
Maxime Gandibleux; Francesco Assi