FinTech Legal - Spain
What the Team is Known For
Andersen Spain acts for a client base of international and Spanish organisations on commercial structuring and financial regulatory mandates. The team is particularly notable for its advice to institutional payment services companies, neobanks and e-money institutions for which it handles legal and regulatory matters including authorisation processes with the Bank of Spain.
Strengths
"Andersen is very client-friendly and has strong regulatory expertise."
"Anderson has an ideal team size. It is able to cover all aspects of a project, and when necessary, add subject matter experts."
"Anderson has strong knowledge of the payments industry. The team's advice adds real value for FinTechs."
"Andersen's lawyers take a very holistic approach to issues, both from a regulatory and institutional point of view. They are very involved and try to understand the client's needs and concerns."
Work Highlights
Andersen Spain supported Mastercard on legal and regulatory matters in connection to its Mastercard For Fintechs Program.
Notable Practitioners
Miguel Prado is global co-head of Andersen's banking and finance department and leader of the firm's FinTech team in Spain. He expertly advises payment services companies, neobanks and e-money institutions on their regulatory and legal needs. "Miguel Prado is an extraordinary professional with strong commercial skills and extensive knowledge of the Fintech space." "Miguel is super attentive. He is someone who really looks after the relationship and he knows how to lead his team very well." "Miguel knows how to manage all kinds of situations. He is exemplary in monitoring and dealing with customers."