Chambers Review
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Financial Services Regulation - Spain
What the Team is Known For
Linares Abogados houses a robust finance regulatory department which advises banks and financial services companies. It is most notably active in the registration and authorisation of payment institutions before the Bank of Spain, especially those who provide electronic wallet services. The firm is also adept at advising on ESG-related issues.
Strengths
It is distinguished by its technical solvency, strategic approach and ability to adapt, which allows it to successfully manage complex and sophisticated legal matters.
Linares Abogados has well-rounded knowledge of all aspects of the industry and deep understanding of their client's modus operandi.
Work Highlights
Linares Abogados advised Santa Coloma de Gramenet Town Council on the update of their regulations and T&Cs of their payment services.
Notable practitioners
Head of department Miguel Linares is a well-known figure in the Spanish financial market with experience in a broad range of finance regulatory mandates. His practice covers authorisations before the Bank of Spain, ESG-related issues and cryptocurrency regulation issues.
Miguel transmits confidence and commitment to excellence, and his human and accessible approach makes him a great reference for his clients.
Miguel Linares always has total availability and is able to advise us with legal and technical rigour.