Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation - Spain
What the team is known for
As a boutique law firm, Linares Abogados offers excellent services in banking and finance regulation. The team regularly advises international financial service providers, fintech companies and known corporates. It is also very active in the establishment of new operations in Spain, authorisation processes of online payment systems and AML procedures. Additionally, the team assists with the creation of new compliance programmes, strategic partnership agreements and corporate transactions requiring regulatory clearance. Linares Abogados remains a sought-after adviser for international and national transactions alike.
Strengths
"They have good, strong knowledge of money laundering regulation and the processes."
"It's a very consolidated, technical team."
"The firm is knowledgeable in the fintech space about licensing."
Work highlights
Linares Abogados assists Banque Chaabi du Maroc with its regulatory compliance in Spain.
Notable practitioners
Respected practitioner Miguel Linares regularly advises public entities, financial service providers and fintech companies on various banking and finance regulations. His expertise covers topics such as AML, banking acquisitions and strategic partnership agreements as well as ESG regulation frameworks and cryptocurrency. "Miguel Linares is an excellent communicator as well as a good lawyer. He makes you feel like he is personally invested in your operation."