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Allende & Brea

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Allende & Brea has a long tradition of providing legal services in the banking and finance practice, working in a wide variety of transactions such as: commercial and syndicated loans, capital market transactions, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, trade financing, regulatory matters and FinTechs. Being one of the oldest firms in Argentina acting for many international clients, the firm has built a well-known reputation for financial innovation and FinTech law.

The firm is pioneer in providing legal advice to FinTech companies. The team is integrated by specialists in banking, financial and corporate law, who work together with specialists in areas such as new technologies, compliance, intellectual property, data protection, consumer and tax laws, creating a unique synergy to service FinTech clients.

Allende & Brea’s banking practice includes assistance in:

  • Developing legal strategies on the launching of technology and financial innovative businesses in Argentina.
  • Providing legal advice to FinTechs, including on immediate payments, e-commerce, payment service providers, digital wallets, open banking and crowdfunding.
  • Dealing with legal matters related to new technologies applied to the banking system and financial activities, such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
  • Providing advice on day-to-day cross-border transactions, particularly regarding FX regulations and cryptocurrencies.

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FinTech Legal - Argentina

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Allende & Brea assists a wide range of clients with FinTech-related mandates. The team advises on regulatory issues arising from cryptocurrency and blockchain projects, and also has expertise in data protection, cybersecurity and intellectual property matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Allende & Brea advised OKX on its registration process as Virtual Assets Service Provider with the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission and as an obliged/accountable entity with the Argentine AML Authority.

Strengths

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  • Allende & Brea has great professionals in different areas which provides us with comprehensive advice.

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  • Allende & Brea has extensive knowledge of the digital asset industry and all regulatory developments.

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  • Allende have great commercial vision. They don't hesitate to adapt and find solutions to do business, and they know how to predict and evaluate risks very well.

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  • They fully understand the challenges and opportunities of a growing FinTech. This is reflected in every recommendation they make. They go beyond the technical: they seek solutions.

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  • Allende & Brea has excellent responsiveness. The team truly takes our priorities as its own. That makes all the difference when urgent issues arise in such a dynamic environment.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlos Melhem
    Carlos Melhem

    Carlos Melhem

    Carlos María Melhem is a partner and co-head of FinTech at Allende & Brea. He expertly provides financial regulatory advice to a range of FinTech clients before the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission and Argentine Central Bank.

    • Carlos is a great professional. He is always available and has in-depth knowledge of the sector. His ability to analyse complex issues is remarkable, which adds significant value to the company.

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    • Carlos is a lawyer with extensive technical knowledge and strategic vision.

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    • Carlos is very available, he knows FinTech and payment methods in detail and he understands our strengths and weaknesses.

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    • Carlos really understands the banks and the regulatory bodies. He's well connected.

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    • Carlos Melhem is an excellent lawyer. He has first-class commercial and strategic vision, risk anticipation and speed of response.

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  • Jorge Ignacio Mayora
    Jorge Ignacio Mayora

    Jorge Ignacio Mayora

    Jorge Ignacio Mayora is lauded by leading payment institutions and crypto-asset companies for his handling of financial regulatory matters. He routinely acts on matters involving the Argentine AML authority and Securities and Exchange Commission.

    • Jorge's knowledge and advice go beyond a simple understanding of current regulations. He knows the market and its players. He is able to provide valuable information for business decision-making.

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    • Jorge is an excellent professional. He has technical skills and is very good from a customer interaction perspective.

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    • Jorge has strong commercial and strategic vision. He is an excellent professional.

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  • Pablo Andrés Palazzi
    Pablo Andrés Palazzi

    Pablo Andrés Palazzi

    Pablo Andrés Palazzi is a partner and co-head of the FinTech department at Allende & Brea. He has expertise in advising a range of FinTech clients, including social networks and payment systems, on regulatory matters in Argentina.

    • I don't think there is another lawyer who knows about technology and programming like Pablo.

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    • Pablo is distinguished by his deep regulatory knowledge, his understanding of the market and its stakeholders, and his key strategic input into decision-making.

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