FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Brazil
Band 2
About
Provided by Fialdini Advogados
Created in 2003, Fialdini Advogados is a Brazilian law firm with broad expertise in the payments and financial technology markets, including fintechs and insurtechs.
Fialdini Advogados provides legal and regulatory services for companies of all sizes, from wannabes, startups and scaleups to consolidated players, acting for the industry as a whole: hardware manufacturers, software developers, card brands, financial institutions, payment institutions, issuers, acquirers, subacquirers, ISO, facilitators, gateways, loyalty program companies, investment funds, insurance companies, exchanges and even self-regulation associations.
Chambers Review
Fialdini Advogados is a boutique firm that advises on contentious and non-contentious FinTech mandates. The team assists with regulatory issues before the Central Bank and advises on the structuring of innovative payment platforms. Its lawyers are also retained by players from the payments and financial technology markets to handle instant payment network matters.
Work Highlights
- Fialdini Advogados advised Dpaschoal Group, a vehicle maintenance and auto parts business, on its white-label card project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fialdini Advogados offers a deep understanding of complex regulatory issues, which has allowed us to navigate challenging legal landscapes effectively."
"Their combination of excellent value, trustworthiness, and a proactive approach to support ventures sets them apart."
"Fialdini Advogados offers a deep understanding of complex regulatory issues, which has allowed us to navigate challenging legal landscapes effectively."
"Their combination of excellent value, trustworthiness, and a proactive approach to support ventures sets them apart."
Notable Practitioners
Vanêssa Fialdini is a respected practitioner who is often retained to assist with regulatory mandates before the Central Bank. She is also particularly noted for her expertise in payment-related matters.
"Vanessa Fialdini is an exceptionally skilled attorney with profound expertise in regulatory matters."
"Vanessa is a dependable resource for new ventures, offering valuable advice and connecting you with key individuals who can contribute to your business's success."
Tatiana Facchim Ribeiro is an experienced practitioner who is well equipped to advise on sandbox programmes, crowdfunding and corporate restructuring matters.
"Tatiana is an excellent professional, with a high level of knowledge and technique, as well as great and personalised service."
"Tatiana's knowledge and availability have been key for laying the foundations of the ongoing consolidation of our firm in Brazil."
Mariana Mendonça is a partner within the firm's payments market, FinTechs and banking team. She frequently advises clients on payments and regulatory law.
"Mariana is a serious lawyer with a deep understanding of the industry."
Ranked Individuals at
Fialdini Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by Fialdini Advogados
Lúcia Helena Bárros
Mariana Mendonça
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Fialdini Advogados
Cryptocurrency
Digital Banking
Electronic & Mobile Payment
Exchanges
Fintechs
Insurtechs
Investment Funds
Issuing and Acquiring
Loyalty
Open Banking
Peer-to-peer lending
Wallets