Team size: 26

What are the most significant cases or transactions you and your team have been involved in?

During the last year, our legal team has been involved in several financing projects – syndicated loans and public financing for a total sum close to €70m. Additionally, we have been responsible for the launch of our business operations in the UK and France, with the incorporation of two subsidiaries.

In what ways do you see the in-house legal role evolving in your region over the next few years?

In-house lawyers are more like directors than mere legal advisors. General counsel are very proactive and expected to participate in strategic decision-making processes.

In a changing financial landscape, how does the company remain competitive against new phenomena such as fintech and blockchain, and how does the legal team assist with this?

It is important not to be an observer in the continuously changing scenario. Technology is a powerful tool that guarantees efficiency and helps providing a better service to our customers. Additionally, it also assists us in our compliance model, allowing the implementation of automatic controls and measures to avoid or minimise legal risks. Furthermore, I believe that application helping video conferencing will be more present than ever, supporting our subsidiaries to be in contact with one another.