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FinTech Legal - Spain

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS advises startups, established FinTechs, financial institutions and crypto companies on transactional and regulatory matters. It regularly advises on cross-border deals and regulatory matters for FinTechs looking to enter the Spanish market and Spanish businesses expanding internationally. Its lawyers also have particular expertise in InsurTech and payments services matters.

Work Highlights

  • CMS has given ongoing legal advice to American Express about insurance and payment regulation. This has included assistance on matters related to FinTech entities as well as innovation.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ricardo Plasencia
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Ricardo Plasencia
3
Band 3

Ricardo Plasencia is co-head of the banking and finance practice at CMS in Spain. He has a wealth of experience counselling crypto-asset service providers and financial institutions on corporate and regulatory matters, including registration and licence applications with the Bank of Spain.

A fantastic professional and person, he has been working in regulation for longer than most in the FinTech market.

The best thing about Ricardo is his wide, practical experience. He has worked for the regulator before, meaning he has good connections and understands both sides.

Ricardo is well prepared to deal with any situation, from difficult transactions on derivatives to payments, MiCA and DORA. His knowledge touches all different sectors.

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Ricardo Plasencia
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Ricardo Plasencia
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Band 3