FinTech Legal - Portugal
What the Team is Known For
Morais Leitão has an impressive multidisciplinary FinTech practice. The firm provides legal and regulatory advice, and regularly handles matters relating to virtual asset providers, cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens.
Strengths
"The Morais Leitão team boast years of experience. It comprises of diverse professionals from various legal and financial backgrounds."
"They have a remarkable ability to manage and explain intricate issues in a simple and understandable manner, making it easier for clients to grasp and implement their advice effectively."
"Morais Leitão has deep legal knowledge and an appreciation of business realities and technological capabilities. In the blockchain area, the firm is able to cover all the bases."
Work Highlights
Morais Leitão acted as counsel to Dragonfly Ventures III SPC in connection to the USD13.5 million seed investment round for ETHENA LABS.
Notable Practitioners
Luís Roquette Geraldes is co-head of the private equity practice at the firm, and also leads its Team Genesis, which is aimed at start-ups. He regularly advises clients on cross-border private equity and venture capital deals. "Luís combines many years of experience with a curiosity for continuous learning. He is always very empathetic with clients and highly responsive." "Luís is a tremendously impressive lawyer. He is highly dynamic, knowledgeable and dedicated." "He is a pioneer in Portuguese startup and fundraising law and his extensive experience is evident in his contributions to our initiatives."