Advice on the legal and regulatory framework applicable to financial services businesses operating in Spain. The work includes licensing and authorisation processes, passporting and branch structures, acquisitions of qualifying holdings, fit and proper assessments, governance requirements, outsourcing arrangements, fintech initiatives, digital assets, Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) applications, and the review of institutional and commercial arrangements.
Legal advice on financial services regulation, regulatory compliance, and anti-money laundering matters in Spain for regulated businesses, financial institutions, fintech companies, and international groups.
Financial Regulation
Compliance and AML
Support in the design, implementation, and assessment of compliance and anti-money laundering programmes tailored to Spanish regulatory requirements. This includes internal policies and procedures, AML manuals, external expert assessments, communications and filings with supervisory authorities, and practical guidance on maintaining effective controls in regulated and higher-risk sectors.
Related Services
This practice sits naturally alongside our work on M&A, finance, complex commercial contracts, hotel contracts, and franchise matters, allowing clients to access coordinated support across both transactional and regulatory issues.