Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers
FinTech Legal - Portugal
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Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Garrigues' FinTech practice is well regarded for its ability to handle regulatory mandates. The team acts for virtual asset providers, payment services companies and e-money providers on Bank of Portugal and EU regulations. The firm's clients include Portuguese start-ups and international FinTech companies entering the market.

Strengths

"Garrigues' lawyers are very responsive and have a good understanding of the business context."

"Garrigues has a strong knowledge of the crypto industry."

Work Highlights

Garrigues advised DeFinancy, a Portuguese registered virtual-assets service provider, regarding its authorisation as a crypto-assets services provider under MiCA.

Key contact

Marta Graça Rodrigues is head of the Garrigues Portugal FinTech team.