FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS, advises a broad spectrum of financial market participants and is particularly noted for its expertise in crypto assets, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), and Open Finance. The team is highly experienced in regulatory matters, frequently assisting with licensing procedures before the regulator, the structuring of financial and payment products, administrative proceedings, and compliance. Paulo Mertz Focaccia, who combines expertise in finance and technology, co-leads the group with Vicente Piccoli Medeiros Braga, a specialist in financial regulation.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm stands out in the legal market for its excellent service, combining in-depth technical knowledge with a strategic, solution-oriented approach. The team is comprised of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in corporate, regulatory and banking matters, providing clients with sophisticated advice aligned with the best practices in the sector.'
‘Highly qualified partners and associates, always available to contribute to client challenges.'
‘The team is very well organised and very helpful. Despite the crypto ecosystem undergoing a transformation in Brazil, they have remained extremely up-to-date and have been very helpful in providing advisory guidance. Both Vicente and Pedro did an exceptional job.'
‘Vicente Braga leads an excellent team, delivering consultations with a lot of foundation, depth and technical knowledge, which is not so common in the crypto universe. In addition, he is very well connected academically, which helps in a more holistic view of some technical debates. In his team, I especially highlight the lawyer Pedro Pinho who, in addition to being very good technically, stands out mainly for bringing creative solutions to regulatory issues, in addition to providing excellent service. '
‘The team is comprehensive, with highly qualified teams, available partners and competitive prices. They are flexible and adapt to the reality of the clients.'
‘Partner Vicente Braga is very technical, in addition to always being very available and kind, not only with me, but also with my team and his team. The team also has technical excellence, and I am always very impressed with the interactions I have with Karine Oliveira and Pedro Pinho.'
Key clients
- Banco Sorocred S.A. – ‘Afinz’
- Banco C6 S.A.
- Banco de Lage Landen Brasil S.A. - ‘DLL’
- Banco Brasileiro de Créditos – ‘Banco BBC’
- BancoSeguro S.A.
- Banco Triângulo S.A. – ‘Tribanco’
- Banco Agibank S.A.
- BBC Pagamentos LTDA. ‘BBC Digital’
- CERC Central de Recebíveis S.A.
- PagSeguro Internet Instituição de Pagamento S.A. – ‘PagSeguro’
- Clara Pagamentos
- Rapyd Brazil Soluções de Pagamento LTDA.
Work highlights
Advised Banco BTG Pactual and Senior Sistemas on obtaining a financial institution license as a joint venture.
Advised Banco Inter on regulatory compliance matters involving assuming control of InterPag (former Granito Pagamentos).
Structures the guarantees fo Pricoa Private Capital in the context of a private placement of senior notes by Biobest Canada Ltd. of CAD 40 million.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Paulo Mertz Focaccia; Vicente Piccoli Medeiros Braga
Other key lawyers
Karine Oliveira; Pedro Pinho