FinTech Legal

Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a full-service firm with an outstanding FinTech department. It assists domestic and foreign clients from the payments and credit market on M&A, venture capital mandates and capital market transactions. The Pinheiro team also advises on the regulatory aspects of investments and frequently represents financial institutions in obtaining authorisations before the Central Bank and the Brazilian Securities Commission.

"Pinheiro Neto Advogados and its lawyers have a high ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."

"The professionals are very knowledgeable about the market, new trends and sophisticated arrangements."

"We use Pinheiro Neto due to the outstanding expertise of its highly specialised lawyers and for their responsive, rapid and efficient service to clients."

Pinheiro Neto Advogados advised 99 Technologia Ltda. on its acquisition of BePay. This enabled 99 Technologia to develop a 100% online experience for its users.

Bruno Balduccini draws on his background in banking and finance to advise FinTech clients. He has specific expertise advising on regulatory, payments and credit matters. "For many years Bruno has been among the best FinTech professionals in the country." "There’s no one like Bruno Balduccini. He's deep, thorough, business-oriented and committed to his clients. He is also responsive and fast. You know he’ll deliver the best results." "Bruno is a star."

Fernando Mirandez Del Nero Gomes is an experienced practitioner who is often retained by clients to advise on licensing, investment and regulation mandates. "He is a rising star." "Fernando is a very respected figure in Brazil and a game changer in complex situations. We are delighted to have him as our external regulatory legal counsel."

José Luiz Homem de Mello advises clients on regulatory matters and investment and financing rounds. He also assists with the licensing and authorisation of payment institutions with the Central Bank. "José Luiz is a very experienced lawyer." "He knows the banking ecosystem by heart."

Raphael Palmieri Salomão assists clients from the finance and technology sectors with a range of FinTech matters. He also acts on investment rounds, acquisitions and licensing mandates. "Raphael has experience, a technical perspective and is a very nice guy. He is very collaborative and understands client issues." "He is a very good lawyer. He has a lot of experience in the area and is very focused."

Ricardo Glaessner Binnie is noted for his expertise in payment practices. He also handles regulatory and M&A matters in FinTech. "Ricardo provided outstanding legal service." "He is great to work with."