FinTech Legal - Portugal
What the team is known for
VdA has a well-regarded FinTech practice in Portugal. The team regularly acts for non-banking financial institutions, and often handles matters relating to anti-money laundering regulation, crypto assets and non-fungible tokens.
Strengths
"VdA is a very focused law firm with strong expertise in several areas, including the recent topics related to financial innovation. VdA is always focused on client needs and seeking to be at the forefront of innovation and knowledge."
"The firm has lawyers that specialise in all areas in which we have required assistance in the past. Whenever it is necessary, they can draw on their team's expertise to handle any matters that may be considered out of the ordinary."
Work highlights
Advised SL Benfica in a partnership with Socios.com and on the launch of its fan token offering.
Notable practitioners
Tiago Correia Moreira leads the firm's FinTech team. He regularly advises his clients on VASP registration, NFTs and token issuance, and regulatory compliance. "Tiago Correia Moreira's strengths include strong knowledge, reliability and customer focus."