FinTech Legal - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
TozziniFreire Advogados is a full-service firm that handles a wide range of FinTech and regulatory matters. Its clients include important technology players as well as financial institutions. TozziniFreire Advogados also has expertise in representing companies in sector-related M&A work.
Strengths
"TozziniFreire has reputable professionals who have differentiated technical knowledge and are always available to serve the client."
"The team was very responsive and proactive."
Work Highlights
TozziniFreire advised Claro Pay on its payment institution authorisation process with the Central Bank of Brazil.
Notable Practitioners
Alexei Bonamin draws on his expertise in financial and capital markets to assist FinTech clients. He is regularly instructed to handle open banking and crypto-asset mandates. "Alexei is an excellent lawyer."
Marcus Fonseca is the coordinator of the financial innovation practice group and has a growing FinTech practice. Fonseca focuses on blockchain issues and is particularly commended by sources for providing commercially oriented solutions. "Marcus is a very competent professional with great experience in the area."
Pedro Eroles recently joined TozziniFreire Advogados from Mattos Filho. Eroles is an experienced FinTech practitioner and often acts for clients on legal, compliance and regulatory matters. "Pedro is a great lawyer with a technical focus on his clients."