FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2024 : 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 advised Wise Payment on obtaining its registration in the Registry of Exchange Centers and Money Transmitters of the National Banking and Securities Commission.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their team give impeccable technical knowledge, together with the soft skills and connections necessary to communicate with the authorities."
"The team are very responsive and always give a great professional service."
"Creel is a very professional firm and they have highly qualified lawyers."
"Their team give impeccable technical knowledge, together with the soft skills and connections necessary to communicate with the authorities."
"The team are very responsive and always give a great professional service."
"Creel is a very professional firm and they have highly qualified 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.
"He is a highly trained and efficient lawyer in his work."
"He has deep technical knowledge and the necessary soft skills to communicate with the regulators."