Technology has become increasingly relevant as a facilitator in the financial services industry. As a result, fintechs are emerging as innovative solutions for companies seeking to ease the financial transactions such as loans and payments, as well as assisting clients in managing their finances. Keeping an eye on this trend, TozziniFreire is the first full-service law firm in the country to form a team of lawyers specialized in this sector.
The development of new services in the financial area raises complex legal issues about regulatory compliance, traditional issues related to company’s structure, corporate governance, protection of its intellectual capital, hiring executives, obtaining financing, consumer affairs, tax planning, cybersecurity and data privacy, and mergers and acquisitions, among others.
TozziniFreire has a multidisciplinary team of specialized lawyers who closely monitor the evolution of technologies associated with:
• P2P Loans.
• Equity crowdfunding.
• Payment service provider.
• Bitcoin and Blockchain technology.
• Asset management.