Bruno Balduccini

Bruno Balduccini is a prominent lawyer and partner at Pinheiro Neto Advogados, a prestigious law firm in Brazil.1 He is a São Paulo native and part of the first generation of his family born in Brazil, with his parents having immigrated from Italy in the 1960s.1

Balduccini's educational background includes:

• LLB from the Catholic University of São Paulo (1992)
• Master's degree in International Banking Law from Boston University (1998)1

His professional career highlights:

• Joined Pinheiro Neto Advogados in São Paulo after a brief internship at Mastercard
• Became a partner at Pinheiro Neto in 2001
• Has been with the firm for over 32 years, with 22-23 years as a partner2

Key contributions and expertise:

• Specializes in banking regulations, corporate law, financing, investments, M&A, exchange controls, credit cards, and insurance1
• Created Pinheiro Neto's startup acceleration program in 2014, which has supported over 49 startups including notable fintechs1
• Actively participated in regulatory changes and structuring of famous Brazilian fintechs like Nubank, Stone, and PagSeguro1
• Contributes to the development of new banking products, solutions, and e-wallet developments2
• Involved in the elaboration of payment system rules, creation of SCDs (Direct Credit Societies), and regulations for Open Banking2

Professional affiliations:

• Permanent Member of the São Paulo Lawyers Institute since 2004, participating in the Banking Law Committee1

Balduccini is recognized as a reference in the financial market and payment systems sector in Brazil, with extensive experience in complex regulatory matters and fintech innovations.2