FinTech Legal - Portugal
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
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.
Strengths
Cuatrecasas has a lot of knowledge, in particular of digital assets.
Cuatrecasas stands out for its in-depth technical knowledge of the financial and regulatory sector in Portugal, with a highly specialised team that provides us with great confidence.
Work Highlights
Cuatrecasas advised Revolut on structuring a banking branch in Portugal.
Notable practitioners
Paulo Costa Martins is co-head of Cuatrecasas' 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 Costa Martins is always very responsive, quick and very on top of things. He gives me a lot of confidence as I see that someone knowledgeable is working on my topic.
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 Lima da Luz has been impeccable throughout the process. He proved to be an excellent lawyer with in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the virtual asset market.
