FinTech Legal

Cuatrecasas has a strong FinTech practice in Portugal. The department has experience dealing with blockchain projects, regulatory compliance matters. The team frequently assists clients in VASP applications to the Bank of Portugal.

"Cuatrecasas has a strong team that is used to dealing with big financial institutions. The team provides us with a sense of confidence and trust when dealing with the regulator."

"Cuatrecasas has specialist expertise and takes a commercial approach."

Cuatrecasas advised Bison Bank Group in its regulatory application to the Bank of Portugal and CMVM to upgrade its licence from a virtual asset service provider (VASP) to a cryptoassets service provider (CASP) under MiCA.

Paulo Costa Martins is co-head of the banking and finance team. He has strong expertise advising on regulatory and governance matters. He is regularly sought after by international FinTech's looking to expand their business into Portugal, including digital banks and other financial services clients. "Paulo is very responsive and commercial with his advice." "Paulo is an excellent lawyer. He is reliable and solid." "Paulo Costa Martins is very supportive. He knows and understands his clients."

Nuno Lima da Luz advises FinTech clients in their interactions with Portuguese regulators including the Bank of Portugal and the CMVM. He is also adept at handling matters involving the use of the EU DLT Pilot Regime. "Nuno is super available and he has a lot of knowledge." "Nuno Lima da Luz has very good market knowledge."