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FinTech Legal - Portugal
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
The team at Garrigues had a well-rounded mix of technical expertise, seniority, and access to regulators.
Garrigues is very responsive, super reactive and has good resources in terms of other practices like corporate, banking and regulations.
Work Highlights
Garrigues advised Marcura Group's payments company MarTrust in incorporating an e-money services provider in Portugal.
Notable practitioners
Marta Graça Rodrigues is head of Garrigues' FinTech team. She assists an impressive list of clients, including those providing crypto-asset services and payment institutions. She is particularly well-versed in both national and EU regulations, including the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation.
Marta Graça Rodrigues is able to do business all over Europe.