FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Mexico
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Provided by Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
We have unparalleled capabilities in Mexico for partnering with our clients in executing innovative ways to provide financial services. We are convinced that the future of financial services will be based on the use of technology. Our Firm’s model, which is predicated on well-defined practice areas and industry focus expertise, brings together the talent of our professionals with a holistic approach to the most innovative structures and services.
We have deep knowledge of all legal aspects of financial technology matters in Mexico, which includes the newly-issued Fintech legislation in general (crowdfunding, electronic payment funds, virtual assets, innovative models (sandbox), payment processing and media disposal systems, open banking, but also financial regulation applicable to the use of digital channels by financial entities, on-line lending, money transmitters, and the use of technology in financial services in general.
We have vast experience in authorization procedures before Mexican regulations, including electronic payments companies, crowdfunding institutions, Sofipos, banks, broker dealers and investment funds, as well as particular authorizations for the use of digital onboarding, correspondent banking, service providers, among others.
Also, the Firm helps clients with all of their legal needs in Mexico, including incorporation of companies and capital raising, tax issues, M&A, anti-money laundering and IT registration.
Chambers Review
Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. is a top-flight firm that advises startups, financial institutions, investors and technology companies on the full range of FinTech mandates. The team has extensive expertise in advising clients on FinTech licences and on the regulatory aspects of financing rounds. It also helps clients with IP, data protection and AML matters.
Work Highlights
- Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C. advised Pomelo on financial regulatory matters, for the authorisation process before the National Banking and Securities Commission to operate as an electronic payment funds institution (e-wallet), based on the Financial Technology Institutions Law in Mexico.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They've not only delivered outstanding advice that is extremely accurate, but also have broken the paradigm to give non-traditional points of view which have been really helpful."
"The team has a deep knowledge of the local financial regulation as well as of the industry and the regulators."
"They are brilliant people helping us navigate tough challenges. They handpick the best possible lawyers."
"They've not only delivered outstanding advice that is extremely accurate, but also have broken the paradigm to give non-traditional points of view which have been really helpful."
"The team has a deep knowledge of the local financial regulation as well as of the industry and the regulators."
"They are brilliant people helping us navigate tough challenges. They handpick the best possible lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Juan Carlos Ollivier Moran advises clients on banking and finance, capital markets and mutual funds. His FinTech work includes assisting investors, entrepreneurs and financial institutions with regulatory and licensing matters.
"Juan Carlos Ollivier Moran is a great lawyer with a level of service that goes above and beyond what is expected."
"He's a great guy to work with, with very good client management and very practical experience."
"Juan Carlos Ollivier Moran is extremely knowledgeable, has business acumen and pays attention to detail. He has good judgement and makes things happen."