Spain continues to be a powerhouse in Europe’s banking & finance sector, with several notable lawyers dominating the financial services regulation industry. These experts have consistently proven themselves capable of navigating the complex web of legal, regulatory, and commercial challenges that come with operating in this industry. They excel at providing legal advice on a broad range of regulatory issues including market entries, merger and acquisition-related regulatory advice, and liaising with relevant regulatory bodies.
In a rapidly changing financial landscape, these professionals have shown a unique understanding of the legal and regulatory aspects of the industry. They have had a hand in shaping online payment platforms, facilitating post-Brexit licensing, and assisting with complex acquisitions in the banking world. With their deep knowledge and experience, they have effectively served both international and domestic lenders, as well as e-commerce companies and supervisory bodies.
The market for these services continues to be driven by the rise of fintech and the increasing complexity of the regulatory environment. Key topics of interest in this space include cryptocurrency regulation, the authorization and establishment of asset management companies, payment service agreements, and digital payment platforms. Now let us delve into some of the outstanding individuals making waves in this industry.
Paloma Fierro
At Linklaters, Paloma Fierro has established herself as an expert in a broad range of financial services regulatory matters. She has helped businesses navigate through market entries, provided M&A-related regulatory advice, and facilitated liaisons with regulatory bodies.
Salvador Ruiz Bachs
At Allen & Overy LLP, Salvador Ruiz Bachs is recognised for his expertise in handling various regulatory mandates. He has worked on online payment platform issues, post-Brexit licensing issues, and complex banking acquisitions, marking him as an industry favourite.
Jesús Mardomingo
Jesús Mardomingo is a valued asset at Dentons, demonstrating remarkable proficiency in handling a wide range of regulatory matters. He assists clients with cryptocurrency regulation, market entries of financial service providers, and provides regulatory advice for acquisitions.
Luis de la Peña
Garrigues is proud of Luis de la Peña’s reputation for handling the authorisation and establishment of asset management companies, as well as M&A transactions requiring regulatory clearance.
Jorge Canta
Jorge Canta of Cuatrecasas stands out for his extensive regulatory knowledge, from advising companies on banking and finance regulations to dealing with issues pertaining to payment service agreements and M&A transactions. He also has a notable fund formation practice.
María Gracia Rubio
María Gracia Rubio, head of the department at RdC Abogados, has a distinguished career covering fund set-ups, inter-fund mergers and fintech regulatory advice and registration.
Miguel Linares
Miguel Linares at Linares Abogados is recognized for regularly advising public entities, financial service providers, and fintech companies on banking and finance regulations. His areas of expertise extend to topics such as AML, banking acquisitions, strategic partnership agreements, the ESG regulation frameworks, and cryptocurrency.
Pilar Galán Gavilá
At KPMG Abogados, Pilar Galán Gavilá is well-known for her expertise in complex financial regulatory mandates, ranging from MiFID II and PSD II-related issues to regulatory elements of M&A transactions and bond issuances.
Miguel Prado Gangoiti
Miguel Prado Gangoiti at Andersen Spain is appreciated for his insights with post-Brexit, fintech-related issues, cross-border banking mergers and market entries which necessitate in-depth regulatory advice.
Ricardo Plasencia
Ricardo Plasencia of CMS is a rising star, advising on regulatory aspects of day-to-day financial operations, bond issuances, and asset transfers requiring regulatory clearance.
In conclusion, the Spanish banking and finance sector has a wide range of legal experts who are uniquely placed to offer valuable guidance and assistance in matters of financial regulation. Their knowledge and expertise are imperative in a market that is always adapting to incorporate new technologies and regulations.
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