Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
FinTech Legal - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Focaccia, Amaral e Lamonica Advogados advises on a wide range of FinTech matters including open banking, restructuring, cryptocurrency, regulatory risks and licensing.
Strengths
FAS stands out for its technical expertise, ease of communication and creative solutions.
One of the key strengths of this department is the depth of their analysis. Beyond delivering high-quality legal work, they consistently take the time to fully understand the nuances of each matter.
What distinguishes FAS is its ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable strategies. The team combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach.
The team blend deep regulatory knowledge with fluency in emerging technologies like cryptoassets, BaaS and automated investment platforms.
Work Highlights
FAS Advogados assisted ByteDance, the owners of TikTok, with regard to regulatory matters around payments to and from influencers who produce content for the platform.
Notable practitioners
Vicente Braga combines deep technical expertise with a sophisticated understanding of complex regulatory and financial matters, particularly in the FinTech and crypto sectors.
Vicente really knows the market well. He understands the strategy behind the project, and he knows the logic behind contracts and agreements.
Vicente has a remarkable ability to understand the company's needs and provide the most appropriate legal advice.