Joaquim Matinero Tor Joins CECA MAGÁN Abogados as Counsel

CECA MAGÁN Abogados has announced the appointment of Joaquim Matinero Tor (pictured right) as Counsel for the firm, specializing in Banking-Finance, FinTech, and Blockchain. With an illustrious career in the aforementioned sectors, Matinero brings a wealth of experience and profound knowledge in both legal and technological fields. His role will focus on fostering growth and overseeing projects related to banking regulations and disruptive technologies within the digital assets sector.

Matinero’s expertise in the banking and financial sectors, coupled with his knowledge of Blockchain technology, positions him as a national and international reference according to the prestigious international directories Legal500 and Chambers. His addition follows the recent appointment of Alfredo Muñoz (here) as Of Counsel for the firm.

As an expert in banking and financial law and corporate law, Matinero also serves as a professor at various universities and business schools, regularly speaking at legal and financial conferences and events. Furthermore, he acts as an advisor on several international projects related to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

Ramón Mesonero-Romanos, member of the board and partner at CECA MAGÁN Abogados, stated: “The addition of Quim and Alfredo, both national and international references, is a bold move to provide innovative and disruptive legal solutions amid the rapid technological transformation we are experiencing. Our goal is to become a leading player in the financial and business sectors by combining knowledge and experience, incorporating the necessary technological layer through our recently signed agreement with our partner Grant Thornton.”

With this appointment the law firm reinforces its commitment to legal innovation, leveraging talent in niche markets and expanding its services to meet the current needs of businesses.