AWARDS

2025

Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca is particularly retained by industrial, real estate and hospitality companies to assist with criminal employment law cases and offences related to industrial accidents.
Additionally, the firm runs a strong practice focusing on corruption and bribery investigations, acting on behalf of companies’ executives and elected officials, while also frequently advising financial institutions as victims or accused in fraud and money-laundering investigations.
Fabrice Dubest leads the team alongside Frédéric Bellanca. Philippe Rossignol and Vincent Blondeau are also recommended.

Testimonials independently collected by the Legal 500 research team:

• « A highly skilled, experienced, accessible, responsive, and efficient team. »
• « Highly effective, serving a clientele of CEOs and CAC 40 companies, with high-quality services. »

2024

• Dispute resolution : White collar crime :
  • Tier 2
  • Hall of Fame : Fabrice Dubest
  • Next Generation Partner : Vincent Blondeau
  White-collar criminal law boutique Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca is retained to handle challenging and sensitive cases. The firm has a strong involvement in the banking sector where it regularly assists major financial institutions in dealing with fraud and criminal consumer law issues, and also regularly handles cases in the property sector. Criminal employment law is another strong area of expertise, while the team also has extensive experience defending CEOs and other senior executives in international and domestic corruption, fraud and bribery cases and investigations. Fabrice Dubest and Frédéric Bellanca head the practice, which also includes Philippe Rossignol and Vincent Blondeau.
  Practice head(s): Fabrice Dubest; Frédéric Bellanca
  Other key lawyers: Philippe Rossignol; Vincent Blondeau
  Testimonials
  'Fabrice Dubest is an excellent lawyer in his field and very responsive.’
  ‘Vincent Blondeau is extremely responsive and knowledgeable. Customers feel supported. He is very effective even in very complicated cases.’
  
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• Banking & Finance: Bank Regulatory : Tier 3
  Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca assists leading financial institutions and alternative players in dealing with banking law, financial and securities law, handling contentious and non-contentious issues. The team provides regular support on business establishment and restructuring, and recently assisted a major financial institution with the closing of its French retail activities. It also advises clients on anti-bribery, corruption and economic sanctions including dealing with fraud cases and regulator-led investigations and audits.  Practice head Frédéric Bellanca has extensive experience in the area.
  Practice head(s): Frédéric Bellanca
  Testimonials
  'The banking team is extremely competent, very available, and knows how to operate in a complex environment.’
  'A complementary team which also operates internationally.’
  
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2023

• Dispute resolution EMEA : White collar crime :
  • Tier 2
  • Hall of Fame : Fabrice DubestNext Generation Partner : Vincent Blondeau

White-collar criminal law boutique Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca is regularly entrusted by senior executives of CAC 40 companies and is currently defending individuals against allegations of fraud, anti-corruption and anti-bribery.
The firm also stands out for its strong international profile and its ability to combine its white-collar criminal law expertise with its knowledge of the financial services sector, and it also acts for companies and financial institutions.
The team also regularly handles matters dealing with labour criminal law (accidents, suicides and harassment).
The practice is headed by white-collar criminal law expert Fabrice Dubest and Frédéric Bellanca, whose expertise lies in defending companies against allegations of corruption, money laundering and stock market abuse, particularly in the financial services space.
Also recommended are Philippe Rossignol and Vincent Blondeau.
Practice head(s): Fabrice Dubest; Frédéric Bellanca
Other key lawyers: Philippe Rossignol; Vincent Blondeau
Testimonials
‘One of the most experienced firms in business criminal law with very specific expertise in the resolution of complex and multi-jurisdictional disputes. Members are pro-active and have a decisive impulse in the construction of a global strategy intended to best serve the interests of their clients. They are very professional and are fully involved in their files.’
‘The team is remarkable. The team members are exceptional. Everything is handled with intelligence, precision and very high efficiency. We can trust this firm completely. Clients will be treated with great efficiency and great kindness.’
‘Frédéric Bellanca has particularly extensive skills in financial criminal law.’
‘Frédéric Bellanca is an experienced partner whose contribution is decisive in building a global strategy. In addition to being a lawyer with very sharp legal knowledge and valuable professional experience that he knows how to put to good use, Frédéric Bellanca is an excellent manager.’’

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• Banking & Finance: Bank Regulatory : Tier 2

The specialists at Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca draw on the bench strength of two dedicated departments - financial services and fintech and crypto-finance - to handle a range of regulatory matters for a broad client base of financial institutions, payment services providers, e-money institutions, investment managers, insurers and corporates in such sectors as tech, luxury goods, environmental services and energy.
Financial services head Frédéric Bellanca leads the team, which assists with non-contentious matters (regulatory, prudential, transactional and international financial sanctions) and contentious matters (disciplinary proceedings, banking and financial litigation).
Practice head(s): Frédéric Bellanca
Testimonials
‘Frédéric Bellanca is exceptional at solving problems, finding the right legal solutions, and fighting for clients with incomparable energy, intelligence and expertise.’
‘Frédéric Bellanca has several areas of expertise such as compliance, regulatory law in the banking finance sector, financial or stock market litigation and cryptocurrency.’’

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2022

• Dispute resolution EMEA: White collar crime : Tier 2

Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca is an established white-collar crime boutique which welcomed Frédéric Bellanca (ex DS Avocats) in September 2021, strengthening its expertise in financial institutions, compliance, corruption, money laundering and stock market abuses.
Bellanca now heads the white-collar crime practice alongside the very experienced Fabrice Dubest. The team also includes younger partners Philippe Rossignol and Vincent Blondeau. The firm’s diverse caseload features a good number of high-stakes matters pertaining to international corruption, financial scandals as well as sensitive criminal labour law files, an area where the firm has particular expertise.
A wide range of clients trust the firm with their matters, including companies, banks and financial institutions as well as CEOs, and corporate officers. A good percentage of clients come from the Middle East.
Practice head(s): Fabrice Dubest; Frédéric Bellanca
Other key lawyers: Philippe Rossignol; Vincent Blondeau
Testimonials
‘I am very satisfied with the assistance and the results obtained by Vincent Blondeau thanks to his total involvement, meticulous work and clear summaries.’
‘The team is remarkable. The team members are exceptional. Everything is handled with intelligence, precision and very high efficiency. We can trust this firm completely. Clients will be treated with great efficiency and great kindness.’
‘Fabrice Dubest is an extraordinary lawyer, with great intelligence, great precision and great intuition, combined with great benevolence. He immediately gets to the point. He immediately knows the strengths and weaknesses of the adversary. His conclusions are extraordinary. His pleadings exceptional.’

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• Banking & Finance EMEA: Regulatory : Tier 2

Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca launched its regulatory practice in September 2021 with the arrival of Frédéric Bellanca who joined with his team from DS Avocats.
Active in contentious and non-contentious matters, primarily for financial institutions and large corporates, the practice focuses on banking, financial, securities and stock market exchange matters on one side and on fintech and crypto-finance matters on the other.
The firm also offers complementary expertise in compliance, investigations and criminal law.

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• Dispute resolution EMEA - White collar crime Leading individuals : Fabrice Dubest

2024

Band 2 Frédéric Bellanca of Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca advises on a range of regulatory mandates, including the establishment of digital banking and payment platforms. He also assists with licensing matters. Strengths "Frédéric provided an excellent service and fully understood the transaction. We felt in safe hands."

2023

Frédéric Bellanca of Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca advises on a range of regulatory mandates, including the establishment of digital banking and payment platforms. He also assists with licensing matters. Strengths "He is an excellent practitioner in terms of strategy and communication. He is available, trustworthy and attentive." "He is a very good listener and a true partner. He is someone who I turn to when I have technical banking questions." En savoir plus

2022

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation - France Band 2 Frédéric Bellanca of Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca advises on a range of regulatory mandates, including the establishment of digital banking and payment platforms. He also assists with licensing matters in the context of Brexit. An impressed client refers to Frédéric Bellanca as "an expert in the field of financial regulation," praising his "excellent analytical skills, perseverance and good ability to listen to his clients." En savoir plus

2024

Band 2 Frédéric Bellanca of Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca advises on a range of regulatory mandates, including the establishment of digital banking and payment platforms. He also assists with licensing matters. Strengths "Frédéric provided an excellent service and fully understood the transaction. We felt in safe hands"

2023

Band 2 Frédéric Bellanca of Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca advises on a range of regulatory mandates, including the establishment of digital banking and payment platforms. He also assists with licensing matters. Strengths "He is a very good listener and a true partner. He is someone who I turn to when I have technical banking questions." "He is an excellent practitioner in terms of strategy and communication. He is available, trustworthy and attentive." En savoir plus

2022

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation - France Band 2 Frédéric Bellanca of Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca advises on a range of regulatory mandates, including the establishment of digital banking and payment platforms. He also assists with licensing matters in the context of Brexit. An impressed client refers to Frédéric Bellanca as "an expert in the field of financial regulation," praising his "excellent analytical skills, perseverance and good ability to listen to his clients." En savoir plus

2024

Band 3 Frédéric Bellanca of Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca has considerable experience in banking and finance and is a respected authority on a wide range of issues affecting FinTech companies.

2023

Band 3 Frédéric Bellanca has considerable experience in banking and finance and is a respected authority on a wide range of issues affecting FinTech companies. Strengths "Frédéric is very well known in the FinReg side of the market and he has a suitable pricing with good quality advice." En savoir plus

2022

FinTech Legal - France Band 3 Frédéric Bellanca has considerable experience in banking and finance and is a respected authority on a wide range of issues affecting FinTech companies En savoir plus

2024

Individual Editorial Frédéric Bellanca of Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca advises on a range of regulatory mandates, including the establishment of digital banking and payment platforms. He also assists with licensing matters. Strengths "We are systematically at the forefront of regulations, and Frédéric is able to reflect this and find a good way to position things for our activity. He fights for us as his client. Frédéric is an excellent lawyer and a true partner for our company. Frédéric has a deep understanding of our sector and business components; he is a trusted adviser. He always delivers good quality within agreed timelines and is very accessible and responsive."

2023

Frédéric Bellanca – Financial Services Regulatory

“Excellent knowledge of regulations. Very high availability. Very rigorous in the drafting of documents." (IFLR 1000 2022)

“Know-how and rapid analysis." (IFLR 1000 2022)

2022

Financial Services Regulatory

2022

National Leader – France – Banking 2022
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2021

Global Leader – FinTech 2021 - National Leader – France – Banking 2021
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Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca is a leading law firm with four lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across three practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2020. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in Criminal Defense, Litigation, and Regulatory Practice.

Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca has seven rankings in Banking and Finance Law, Criminal Defense, Litigation, and Regulatory Practice, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Dartevelle Dubest Bellanca's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.