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FinTech Legal - Chile
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Dentons' in-depth regulatory knowledge, combined with a strategic business vision, makes them key allies for both local companies and international players seeking to enter the Chilean market.
Dentons has a very rich and broad view of what the law and the various regulators require. It is a great team.
Dentons' ability to anticipate legal risks, articulate collective industry concerns, and lead multi-stakeholder processes has made it a highly effective and trusted partner.
The team combines a solid grasp of Chilean financial regulations with the ability to translate that expertise into actionable recommendations tailored to emerging business models.
Dentons has absolute knowledge and mastery of the industry. The team detects unique insights that can only be achieved by playing a relevant role in this type of industry.
Work Highlights
Dentons represented Kushki before the Financial Market Commission (CMF) in an appeal after the regulator removed the company's authorisation to provide sub-acquiring services in the Chilean market. Following the appeal, the CMF updated the registry and formally included Kushki in the list of authorised entities.
Notable practitioners
Ignacio Pera is co-leader of Dentons' FinTech group in Santiago. Pera is highly regarded and his work includes venture capital deals, regulatory matters and data protection issues.
Ignacio is an exceptional professional, with a strategic vision and leadership that make a real difference in every project he's involved in.
Ignacio's ability to interpret complex regulations, anticipate risks and propose concrete solutions makes him a true leader in the industry.
Ignacio is business-minded. He puts into practice what seems complex, and does not seek to complicate what should not be complex.
Ignacio reflects timely technical advice and a clear business vision, without impacting quality.
What distinguishes Ignacio is his rare ability to bridge technical legal knowledge with a profound understanding of public policy, institutional dynamics and industry transformation.
Jorge Lazo is a senior associate in the Dentons team praised for his deep understanding of FinTech regulatory matters.
Jorge possesses a deep understanding of the subjects he covers, combined with a keen intuition when making decisions that require a departure from theory.
Jorge Lazo brings a calm, analytical approach to complex issues and has proven to be a valuable contributor in discussions involving legal reforms and compliance challenges.
Jorge stands out for his approachability, responsiveness and practical approach to complex issues.