FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Argentina
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Provided by Allende & Brea
Allende & Brea has a long tradition of providing legal services in the banking and finance practice, working in a wide variety of transactions such as: commercial and syndicated loans, capital market transactions, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, trade financing, regulatory matters and FinTechs. Being one of the oldest firms in Argentina acting for many international clients, the firm has built a well-known reputation for financial innovation and FinTech law.
The firm is pioneer in providing legal advice to FinTech companies. The team is integrated by specialists in banking, financial and corporate law, who work together with specialists in areas such as new technologies, compliance, intellectual property, data protection, consumer and tax laws, creating a unique synergy to service FinTech clients.
Allende & Brea’s banking practice includes assistance in:
- Developing legal strategies on the launching of technology and financial innovative businesses in Argentina.
- Providing legal advice to FinTechs, including on immediate payments, e-commerce, payment service providers, digital wallets, open banking and crowdfunding.
- Dealing with legal matters related to new technologies applied to the banking system and financial activities, such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
- Providing advice on day-to-day cross-border transactions, particularly regarding FX regulations and cryptocurrencies.
Chambers Review
Allende & Brea assists a wide range of clients with FinTech-related mandates. The team advises on regulatory issues arising from cryptocurrency and blockchain projects, and also has expertise in data protection, cybersecurity and intellectual property matters.
Work Highlights
- Allende & Brea advised Decrypto on regulations in Argentina concerning payment service providers and crypto peer-to-peer exchange.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Allende & Brea combines traditional banking knowledge very well with new products, technology and financial innovation. They are also always very up to date with local regulations in Argentina."
"Allende & Brea's major strength is their knowledge of the Argentine Central Bank regulations, including regulations on payment systems, payment services providers and foreign exchange regulations."
"The firm manages complex matters in a really professional way. Each member of the team contributes a deep knowledge in their respective area."
"Allende & Brea combines traditional banking knowledge very well with new products, technology and financial innovation. They are also always very up to date with local regulations in Argentina."
"Allende & Brea's major strength is their knowledge of the Argentine Central Bank regulations, including regulations on payment systems, payment services providers and foreign exchange regulations."
"The firm manages complex matters in a really professional way. Each member of the team contributes a deep knowledge in their respective area."
Notable Practitioners
Carlos María Melhem is a partner and co-head of FinTech at Allende & Brea. He expertly provides financial regulatory advice to a range of FinTech clients before the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission and Argentine Central Bank.
"Carlos is a great professional. He is always willing to solve our problems."
"Carlos offers a strong level of commitment and industry knowledge."
"Carlos Melhem knows how to handle all situations."
Pablo Andrés Palazzi is a partner and co-head of the FinTech department at Allende & Brea. He has expertise in advising a range of FinTech clients, including social networks and payment systems, on regulatory matters in Argentina.
"Pablo is an undisputed reference on the subject in Argentina and the region."
"Pablo is an excellent professional. He is very competent in personal data."