FAS Advogados announces the arrival of Thais de Gobbi as a partner in its Banking & Finance practice, in line with the firm’s strategy to deepen its work in highly complex regulatory and transactional matters and expand its presence in key segments driving the transformation of the financial market.
Her arrival comes at a time of increasing regulatory sophistication, accelerated digitalization of financial services and the rise of new business models, a scenario that has required institutions to rely on legal counsel that is increasingly specialized, strategic and closely integrated with the operational dynamics of their businesses.
With more than 20 years of experience in financial regulation and payment methods, Thais has built a solid track record advising financial institutions, fintechs and other market participants, with a strong focus on the structuring of products, transactions and business arrangements in sophisticated regulatory environments. Before joining FAS Advogados, she worked at firms such as Machado Meyer and, internationally, White & Case LLP. She also served as the executive responsible for the legal and regulatory department at PagBank, where she led strategic initiatives related to Pix, receivables registration and open finance, as well as institutional engagement with regulators and market associations.
“Thais’ arrival represents an important step forward for our Banking & Finance practice and reflects the firm’s continued investment in strategic areas for our clients. Her combination of technical depth, executive experience and understanding of the business dynamics of the financial sector significantly enhances our ability to advise on complex regulatory matters and highly sophisticated transactions,” says Paulo Focaccia, Managing Partner of FAS Advogados in cooperation with CMS.
Throughout her career, Thais has developed a practice marked by the connection between legal analysis, regulatory insight and business strategy, contributing directly to the development of innovative solutions with legal certainty, technical consistency and operational feasibility.
According to Thais, the current moment in the sector calls for legal work that goes beyond regulatory interpretation and closely follows the evolution of business models and the market’s institutional agenda. “Financial institutions today operate in a dynamic and sophisticated regulatory environment, which requires not only adaptation, but also the ability to anticipate developments. At the same time, the digitalization of services, the expansion of financial ecosystems and the integration of new technologies make robust governance, compliance and risk management structures even more relevant,” she says.
She adds that the legal function has been playing an increasingly central role in organizations’ strategic decisions. “More than ensuring compliance, legal teams have become effectively integrated into the business, taking part in product design, the definition of operational flows and the development of solutions that enable innovation with security and sustainability,” she notes.
According to Thais, her decision to join FAS Advogados stems from the convergence of technical excellence, institutional positioning and the growth potential of the practice. “During my in-house experience, I had the opportunity to closely follow the firm’s work, which has always been marked by in-depth analysis, strong technical capabilities and the ability to handle complex regulatory matters with a strategic perspective. The cooperation with CMS also adds a particularly relevant dimension to the development of international and multijurisdictional projects,” she says.
Thais holds a law degree from the University of São Paulo (USP) and an LL.M. from Columbia University School of Law. Throughout her career, she has been recognized by directories such as Chambers FinTech and The Legal 500 in the Banking and Finance area.
With the arrival of Thais de Gobbi, FAS Advogados reinforces its role as a strategic adviser to financial institutions, fintechs and other market players, offering legal counsel aligned with the growing regulatory complexity and structural transformations that are reshaping the financial sector.