María Shakespear
Beccar VarelaBeccar Varela‘s well-resourced fintech practice is a first port of call for both banking and non-banking players seeking regulatory, structuring, investment and financing, data privacy and public relations support. The team has helped numerous international fintech players launch operations in Argentina. Key fintech verticals, including challenger banks, e-wallets, payments, open banking, cryptoassets, crowdfunding and insurtech are all covered, with the firm also recognised for providing specialised legal advice and training for fintech entrepreneurs. Banking regulation expert Daniel Levi leads the practice alongside versatile transactional lawyer María Shakespear, and experienced banking lawyer Pablo Torretta, who is known for his expertise in FX regulation and multilateral and cross-border financings.
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Testimonials
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‘Daniel Levi and María Shakespear are two leaders in fintech matters in Argentina. They have great knowledge and experience in all fintech verticals, including crypto.’
‘Service is personalised and the quality of the deliverables is excellent.’
‘Daniel Levi has excellent technical knowledge and provides personalised service to his clients. María Shakespear is very pleasant to work together with, and back this up with technical solidity.'
‘The Beccar Varela team has extensive experience in the fintech area, where it serves a varied clientele. Its main advantage over other firms is extensive knowledge of regulations and commercial objectives.'
‘Beccar Varela's practical approach allows us to focus on the reality of the business, and not simply on purely legal issues. Their experience makes them an invaluable firm when entering highly regulated markets like Argentina. These points differentiate it from other firms.'
Key clients
- Nubank
- Stripe
- Mercado Pago
- Ualá/Wilobank
- DLocal
- MODO
- Interbanking
- Pomelo
- Amazon Web Services
- Crypto.com
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Daniel Levi
Beccar VarelaPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Levi, María Shakespear, Pablo Torretta