FinTech Legal

VdA has a well-regarded FinTech practice in Portugal. The team regularly acts for non-banking financial institutions, including payment institutions and e-money issuers. VdA's lawyers often handles matters relating to anti-money laundering and consumer protection regulations.

"The VdA team is very agile in terms of managing our relationship with the regulator and very focussed on practical solutions."

"VdA's deep expertise in financial regulations and international law, coupled with the team's strategic thinking, ensures we navigate intricate legal challenges with precision."

"VdA's lawyers have absolute availability. They help to resolve issues in an assertive and effective manner."

VdA advised the shareholders of Via Verde Pay in the regulatory process of obtaining an authorisation for a fully independent and incorporated Portuguese payment institution before the Bank of Portugal.

Tiago Correia Moreira leads the firm's FinTech team. He advises payment institutions and EMI's on regulatory matters, including authorisations with the Bank of Portugal and compliance with consumer protection regulations. "Tiago consistently delivers exceptional client service. He effectively resolves issues and adapts to meet diverse client needs." "Tiago Correia Moreira is a great professional. He studies the issues and has an in-depth knowledge of the sector." "Tiago is very adept at meeting our needs. He always finds a solution."