The fintech practice at Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is jointly led by Matías López Figueroa and Hugo Bruzone. The team has particular expertise in advising on regulatory matters, data privacy, acquisitions and joint ventures for clients within the financial services and fintech industries.
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- They combine technical excellence with business acumen. Their main differentiator from other firms lies in their ability to engage with and fully understand the business. This translates into faster, more accurate, and actionable responses, even in highly complex situations.
- The Bruchou & Funes de Rioja team is distinguished by its highly pragmatic, business-oriented approach, prioritizing implementable solutions over theoretical constructs. They act as strategic partners to sales and operations departments, anticipating contingencies and facilitating decision-making with a real impact on the business.
- The team's distinguishing feature lies in its combination of technical excellence with a truly pragmatic approach. They don't simply interpret applicable regulations; they possess a deep understanding of fintech product operations, particularly in digital wallets and their associated functionalities, and provide clear, applicable solutions aligned with the business. They are known for their availability, responsiveness, and sound judgment. Compared to other competitors, they avoid overly theoretical approaches and offer practical solutions based on real-world market experience. Among their key strengths are their analytical skills, their approachable manner, and their direct involvement in relevant issues. Partner Matias López Figueroa and attorney Lucia De Luca, in particular, stand out, combining technical leadership with a high level of commitment and business acumen.
- The team combines technical expertise with a practical approach. They offer clear and actionable solutions in complex regulatory contexts. Their availability, responsiveness, and sound judgment are key. They understand the business and the operations behind the products, resulting in precise, consistent advice aligned with business objectives. Compared to other firms, they stand out for their clarity and pragmatism, avoiding overly theoretical approaches.
- What makes this firm unique is its specialization in payment methods and new practices. It stands out for its legal research and personalized client service. Fast and accurate responses. Detailed and clear deliverables.
- Matías Lopez Figueroa stands out for his expertise in payment methods and fintech.
Key clients
- Mercado Libre
- Gire
- Lemon Cash
- Prisma Medios de Pago
- Brubank
- Frávega Tech
- Belo Cash Group
- Bizland
- Exness
- Red Link
- Matchfin
- Ualá
Work highlights
Advised Banco Macro on the structuring of a $75m joint venture with Telecom Argentina through the acquisition of 50% of Micro Sistemas, operator of the Personal Pay platform, establishing shared control over a major digital payments business and setting a precedent for bank–fintech partnerships in Argentina.
Advised Visa Inc. on the acquisition of Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay from Advent International, including due diligence and multidisciplinary transactional support in a landmark digital payments infrastructure deal in Argentina.
Advised Revolut Group on its strategic entry into Argentina through the acquisition of 100% of Banco Cetelem, including structuring the transaction, negotiating the share purchase agreement, and leading the regulatory approval process before the Central Bank to establish a digital banking platform in Argentina.
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Practice head
Matías López Figueroa; Hugo Bruzone