Martínez de Hoz & Rueda pulls together knowledge of banking law, software licenses, data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and information technology law to help fintech companies navigate complex regulatory, structuring and commercial matters across a broad range of transactions. The practice is particularly well known for helping traditional banks and financial institutions to digitise operations and service provision and is also called on to represent clients seeking registrations and permits before regulatory bodies and federal authorities. The practice is co-led by respected banking and finance expert Martín Lepiane, who also has strong technology and privacy law practices; and partner Marcos Blanco, who has built up a bank of experience in the areas of fintech regulation, data protection and privacy, software licensing and IT matters.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team is always very informed and responds quickly. They know the industry very well and are constantly up-to-date on the latest market trends.'

Key clients

  • Western Union
  • Prex
  • Nosis
  • Ebanx
  • Remitee
  • V5Pay
  • Reba

Work highlights

  • Providing Prex with regular advice in connection with continuous upgrades and new functions developed for their payments platform, and the company’s compliance and adaptation to changing Central Bank fintech regulations.
  • Assisted Remitee, a digital money transfer and payment solutions platform, in meeting the regulatory requirements to operate in Argentina, including banking regulations, foreign exchange requirements, data protection and money laundering prevention.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Martín Lepiane, Marcos Blanco