Andersen in Spain is experienced across the full spectrum of financial services regulatory work, regularly handling authorisation procedures, compliance with new regulatory frameworks, and strategy implementation. Practice head Miguel Prado advises credit finance companies, payment institutions, and fintech firms, while José Millán focuses on regulatory matters in the digital payments sector. The firm was significantly strengthened by the arrival of financial services expert Jesús Mardomingo, who joined from Dentons in September 2025.
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- The team stands out for the knowledge of the subject that the partners have, as well as their practical experience.
- The Financial Services Regulation team at Andersen Spain is distinguished, among other things, by the high technical expertise of all its professionals. The department boasts in-depth specialization and a comprehensive approach to the various areas of financial regulation, with a strong emphasis on payment services. Along these lines, José Millán joined the team last year, bringing extensive and well-established experience in the sector. In addition to their technical excellence, the team is known for its strong interpersonal skills and collaborative spirit.
- Exceptional team, especially José Millán.
- Miguel Prado is the person who leads the team. He is a very good professional and an even better person.
- Specialization in financial regulation and, above all, in authorization processes with the Bank of Spain
- The Financial Regulation practice, comprised of Miguel Prado (partner in charge), José Millán (director), María Cabanillas (senior associate), and Andrés Antón (associate), is distinguished by its extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the sector. The team is characterized by its adaptability, high degree of specialization, and agility in responding to the constant changes and developments in the field of financial regulation.
- Availability and speed of response are key differentiators compared to other firms. Miguel Prado, as a partner, is almost always willing to step in and take responsibility, which inspires confidence. Andrés Antón, a highly capable associate, also deserves special mention; he performs exceptionally well despite being the most junior member of the team.
- Knowledge and closeness are what make the difference.
- The Andersen team demonstrates a deep understanding of financial regulation, combined with an eminently practical approach and a strong focus on the implications for clients' concerns.
- A very strong team with extensive knowledge. They also bring that personal touch that makes working with them special. Always willing to help proactively and with tailored solutions if needed.
Key clients
- Impar Capital Asset Management, SGEIC, S.A. Quercus Asset Management, SGEIC, SA Mouro Capital SMALL WORLD FINANCIAL SERVICES ID FINANCE INTRUM ESPAÑA PAPARA Aliseda Okuant
Work highlights
Advised Impar Capital on the structuring, launch and registration of multiple closed-end investment vehicles with the CNMV.
Advised Small World Financial Services, one of the world's leading payment service providers with a presence in more than 230,000 locations worldwide, on the legal and regulatory coordination of its multijurisdictional liquidation and insolvency plan.
Advising PAPARA on its regulatory strategy and throughout the process of adapting to Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCAR).
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Miguel Prado
Other key lawyers
Jesús Mardomingo; José Millán; María Cabanillas