Department profile
Mattos Filho

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : Brazil


Mattos Filho

Rankings

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FinTech Legal - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho assists a number of leading FinTech clients in Brazil on mandates spanning M&A, regulatory and compliance advice, and assistance with licencing applications with the Central Bank of Brazil.

Work Highlights

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  • Mattos Filho advised data intelligence FinTech Klavi on its acquisition of payment institution Inipay and associated licence applications made to the Central Bank of Brazil.

Strengths

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  • Mattos Filho has in-depth knowledge of the digital credit segment and the business model of FinTechs. The team also has a good relationship with regulatory bodies.

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  • One of the key strengths that distinguishes Mattos Filho is its ability to think outside the box and provide business-oriented advice which is pragmatic and strategic, not just theoretical.

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  • The firm has high technical and regulatory expertise in serving technology companies operating in the financial sector.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Larissa Arruy
    Band 3Larissa Arruy

    Larissa Arruy

    Larissa Arruy advises financial institutions, FinTechs and payments processors on financial regulatory and licensing matters.

    • Larissa Arruy can adapt to the market, which moves quickly. She's technical but can be really accessible and can translate regulatory requirements into an accessible format.

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    • Larissa is attentive, accessible and demonstrates a strong understanding of our needs, delivering a general level of service that is both reliable and solution-oriented.

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    • Larissa Arruy is our go to person for regulatory matters because she has great experience and is extremely knowledgeable on very recent market trends.

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    • Larissa consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication, responsiveness and a proactive approach, ensuring that our needs are fully understood and addressed with precision and care.

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