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We know the dynamics of Banking & Finance both locally as well as internationally, covering the entire spectrum of banking, finance, regulatory and capital markets law.

We ensure that our services are ahead of market trends, anticipating the challenging environment of your business. A tailored commercial approach is key. We want your business to thrive. Whether you are a bank, a corporation, a financial services provider or an entity facing regulations, an investment fund or public entity, our priority is resolving your challenges and putting your world first.

Whether you seek deeply rooted local advice or multi-jurisdictional expertise, our teams will advise you seamlessly.
We select and tailor the teams that will best fit with the scope of your matter. Top level project management goes hand in hand with expertise. Rigor and determination go hand in hand with innovation. We aim to stay one step ahead of market developments, in order to build long-lasting relationships with you.

"The practice handles all manner of financing work, including project finance, receivables-based credit agreement and capital markets transactions. It has recently advised borrowers from the hospitality and fish farming sectors"

Latin Lawyer 250

"It is considered our most important legal adviser and they have always performed beyond our expectations that, believe me, are very high"

Latin Lawyer 250

"We really value the team's high commitment, continuous availability and the fact that they are always willing to go beyond what we asked"

Chambers Latin America

"CMS Carey & Allende is praised for its 'technical skills , industry knowledge and commercial and regulatory insights"

The Legal 500 - 2019

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29/12/2023
Tackling the misuse of crypto-assets for ML-TF purposes
As a constantly evolving sector, the crypto-assets ecosystem presents continuous challenges, particularly in terms of money laundering and terrorist financing (ML-TF) risks.To tackle the misuse of crypto-assets...
15/11/2023
NFTs under MiCAR – are they regulated or not?
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) sets down a harmonised regulatory framework for crypto-assets. MiCAR's overarching goal is to extend regulatory oversight to those categories of cryptos...
19/10/2023
Safeguarding the digital vault: custody and administration of crypto-assets...
With the rise of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, European regulators have recognised the need to establish a comprehensive framework to ensure the sector's integrity, transparency and the...
19/09/2023
Trading of crypto-assets in detail
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) sets down a harmonised regulatory framework for service providers known as crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), which carry out activities with crypto-assets...
05/07/2023
How to use E-money tokens in the EEA
The Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR) covers electronic money or e-money tokens, a crypto-asset that purports to maintain a stable value by referring to the value of a fiat currency that is...
26/06/2023
Overview of the competent authorities under MICAR
Building on the CMS series of articles “Legal experts on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation”, this new article describes the powers of the competent authorities of EU member states, the European...
20/06/2023
ARTs in detail
EU regulation MICAR now regulates asset-referenced tokens1. DEFIN­I­TION OF ARTSMiCAR defines Asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) as a type of crypto-asset that is not an electronic money token and that purports...
14/06/2023
The scope of application of the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation
In April 2023, the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR) was ratified becoming the first regulatory framework for crypto-assets with the strategic goals of protecting consumers, investors and market...
14/06/2023
EU creates regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers
The EU regulation on markets in crypto-assets (MiCAR) sets down a harmonised regulatory framework for service providers, known as crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), carrying out activities in relation...
26/05/2023
Performing services in a decentralised manner under MiCAR
At the end of April 2023, the European parliament decided on a uniform regulation of crypto assets across the EU by voting on the MiCA regulation (i.e. markets in crypto-assets). The intended innovations...
24/05/2023
DeFi and MiCA: How much decentralisation is enough?
The European Union Council has recently adopted a regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) that applies to crypto-assets, their issuers and service providers, and covers a range of services that...
09/03/2023
CMS Expert Guide to ESG Compensation
Incorporating ESG KPIs into directors’ remunerationThe urgent need to place sustainability at the heart of company strategy is inextricably linked to incentives provided to its directors and em­ploy­ees. This...