Alpine mountain landscape — Whitepeak Law Paris

Business law firm

Scale your business across Europe.

Helping fintech, Web3 and financial institutions establish and grow across Europe.

Founded by Sibylle Diallo-Leblanc, former partner at Beaubourg Avocats, trained at White & Case and Allen & Overy.

Paris — Brussels — Lisbon — Singapore

The Firm

Business law for demanding markets.

Whitepeak Law helps international companies expand into the European market through legal, regulatory and strategic expertise.

From market entry and licensing to corporate structuring, compliance and strategic partnerships, we provide end-to-end support for regulated businesses.

About our firm
Expertise

Structure. Secure. Defend.

CORPORATE

Structuring · M&A · Governance

  • Corporate structuring
  • Joint ventures & strategic partnerships
  • Investment documentation
  • Cross-border transactions
  • Group reorganisations

REGULATORY

MiCA · MiFID II · EMI · Payment Services

  • Licensing & regulatory approvals
  • Compliance & governance
  • Cross-border regulatory strategy
  • Market entry into Europe
  • Regulatory interactions with EU authorities

LITIGATION

Commercial · Civil

  • Pre-litigation and negotiation
  • Contractual disputes
  • Partner and shareholder disputes
  • Sensitive commercial litigation
  • Defense of strategic and asset interests
  • Regulatory litigation

DIGITAL ASSETS

Web3 · Tokenisation · Stablecoins

  • MiCA compliance
  • Tokenisation projects
  • Crypto & digital asset regulation
  • RWA structuring
  • Exchange & custody frameworks

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Fintech · Banking · Payments

  • EMI & Payment Institution licensing
  • Investment services (MiFID II)
  • Outsourcing & governance
  • AML/CFT frameworks
  • Ongoing regulatory support

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Commercial · Regulatory

  • Commercial disputes
  • Regulatory investigations
  • Shareholder disputes
  • Contract enforcement
  • Cross-border litigation
Markets

Industry sectors

Traditional Finance

Financial services, intermediation, structuring

Alternative Finance

Hybrid models, innovative structures

Crypto / Blockchain

Crypto players, qualification, MiCA compliance

Online Gambling & Betting

Regulatory framework, ANJ, structuring

Artificial Intelligence

Contractual structuring, compliance, risk

Focus

Regulatory approvals and market access.

Whitepeak Law advises on licensing and supervisory matters across the full spectrum of French and European regulatory regimes. Each regime requires different preparation, different documentation and different dialogue with regulators.

CASP (MiCA)
Payment Institutions
Electronic Money Institutions
Investment Services Providers
Asset Management Companies
Online Gaming (ANJ)
Methodology

A structured approach designed to take your business from strategic assessment to successful expansion across the European market.

01

Regulatory & Market Assessment

Evaluate your business model, identify the applicable regulatory framework and define the optimal European market entry strategy.

02

Licensing Strategy & Structuring

Select the appropriate jurisdiction, structure your operations and prepare a tailored licensing roadmap.

03

Licence Application

Prepare and submit the application, draft the required documentation and coordinate the regulatory process.

04

Regulatory Engagement

Manage interactions with regulators, respond to requests and support the approval process until authorisation.

05

European Market Launch

Support your operational launch, governance implementation and passporting across the European Union.

06

Ongoing Regulatory Support

Provide continuous legal, regulatory and strategic support to ensure long-term compliance and sustainable growth.

DNA

Our signature

Asian Market Knowledge

Strong understanding of Asian business culture, regulatory environments and market dynamics.

Middle East Expertise

Supporting businesses expanding between Europe and the Middle East through trusted regional expertise and strategic partnerships.

Strategic Partner Network

Access to a trusted network of regulators, financial institutions, investors and strategic partners across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Clients

We advise decision-makers
on matters that cannot wait.

Founders and executives

Strategic advice on structuring, governance and crisis moments.

Investors and funds

Transaction support, regulatory due diligence, cross-border structuring.

Regulated businesses

Licensing, compliance, supervisory dialogue, enforcement defense.

International groups

French and European regulatory entry, disputes, market operations.

Contact

Let's discuss your case

Whitepeak Law works with precision on highly technical and high-stakes matters. Contact us to discuss in full confidentiality.

contact@whitepeaklaw.fr
Paris, France · By appointment