Question 1

What does PSNA do?

Accepted Answer

Business law, financial markets and insurance: M&A and corporate, venture capital, insurance and reinsurance, banking and payments regulation, capital markets, crypto, infrastructure and administrative and judicial litigation.

Question 2

Who handles my matter?

Accepted Answer

A partner follows each matter from start to finish, with a dedicated team of associates. You speak with the people who know the case and make the calls.

Question 3

Does PSNA advise buyers and sellers in M&A?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We advise buyers, sellers, founders and investors, including on the purchase and sale of insurers, SCDs, finance companies and payment institutions, where Central Bank or SUSEP approval is part of the path to closing.

Question 4

Does the firm work with startups, VC funds and CVCs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We work on funding rounds, investments by venture capital and corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, stock option plans and day-to-day legal matters of startups, including through monthly hour packages.

Question 5

Does PSNA handle insurer licensing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. From corporate structuring and business plan to filing, requirements and SUSEP approval. We also advise on change of control, migration from the Sandbox to S3 and adapting mutual protection schemes to Complementary Law 213/2025.

Question 6

What about Central Bank licensing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We handle licensing of SCDs, SEPs, finance companies and payment institutions, change-of-control approvals and day-to-day regulation after licensing.

Question 7

Does PSNA advise crypto companies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We advise exchanges, custodians, issuers and investors on Central Bank licensing of virtual asset service providers, tokenization projects before the CVM, AML/CFT and user agreements.

Question 8

Does the firm work in capital markets?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with a focus on structured credit: debentures, commercial notes, CRA, CPR-F, FIDC and CVM authorization of crowdfunding platforms. We advise issuers, borrowers, securitization companies and managers.

Question 9

Does PSNA handle litigation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We defend institutions and officers in enforcement proceedings before the Central Bank, the CVM, SUSEP and COAF, including settlements and appeals to the CRSFN. We also handle court and arbitration disputes involving insurance, the financial system and corporate transactions.

Question 10

Do you work with foreign companies and investors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We advise foreign companies and investors operating or planning to operate in Brazil, in Portuguese and in English.

Question 11

How are fees charged?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the matter: fixed scope for transactions and licensing, monthly hour packages for ongoing work or hourly fees. We send a proposal before work starts.

Question 12

Where is PSNA located?

Accepted Answer

In São Paulo (Al. Lorena, 638, 4th floor) and Brasília (CLNW 10/11, Bloco H).

Question 13

How do we start a conversation?

Accepted Answer

Write to contato@psna.com.br or use the form on the contact page with a short summary of the transaction, regulatory issue or dispute. We will get back to understand the matter and propose next steps.

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