About

Provided by Lobo de Rizzo Advogados

We have built a history of consistent partnerships with financial institutions and others authorized or not to operate by the Central Bank of Brazil, providing advice on all aspects relevant to Brazilian Banking Law and Payment Methods.

Regarding financial institutions, we provide services in a wide range of operations, including mergers and acquisitions, contracts with service providers, analysis and adequacy of banking products, and analysis of risk and responsibilities of various activities by applicable legislation.

You can count on our experience in Payment Methods for legal support in setting up and requesting the necessary authorizations from the Central Bank for the creation of financial institutions, including credit societies (SCD and SEPs) and payment institutions, as electronic money issuers and initiators of payment transactions, from the request for authorization with the Central Bank to the necessary adjustments to implement the instruments required by applicable regulations.

We also advise setters and participants of payment arrangements and service providers of payment methods in the analysis of activities, products, structuring, and adaptations, as well as drafting contracts and other documents necessary for business development.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Brazil

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Lobo de Rizzo Advogados is a solid firm with a strong banking and finance practice. The firm is frequently sought out to advise fintechs on navigating Central Bank regulations across payment, credit, FX and financial markets. The team is praised for its problem-solving approach and technical knowledge.

Work Highlights

  • Lobo de Rizzo provided legal counsel to UBS Brasil Corretora de Câmbio, Títulos e Valores Mobiliários and Itaú BBA as underwriters in the 13th issuance of ESG`s debentures by Natura Cosméticos S.A., valued at BRL1.3 billion.

Strengths

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