Sérgio Gonçalves Dinis Email & Phone Number

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon

Feedzai is a cutting-edge technology company that specializes in preventing and combating fraud in the financial sector. Utilizing advanced machine learning techniques, Feedzai's platform provides real-time, data-driven insights that help businesses detect and prevent fraudulent transactions. As a high-growth scale-up, Feedzai has quickly gained recognition for its innovative solutions. With a global presence, Feedzai continues to lead the way in fraud detection and prevention, safeguarding businesses and their customers from financial crime.Key Achievements:- Pioneered a collaborative bridge between finance and legal teams, fostering a culture of cross-functional synergy and streamlined efficiency.- Took on the responsibility of the procurement legal team, where I wield my expertise to jointly with other team members oversee legal aspects of procurement, and collaboratively seek to shape strategic decision-making and influencing company direction.- Continuously seeking enhancing operational efficiency and paving the way for accelerated growth, streamlined the operations of the Company.- Curtailed external legal costs, by leveraging my experience in corporate law to deliver cost-effective top tier solutions.- Cultivated trust relationships with providers across the globe, ensuring effective management of entities spanning from EMEA, NAMER, and APAC regions, and reinforcing Feedzai's global presence.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

Fidelidade is the biggest insurance company in Portugal, with a market share of circa 30%. Fidelidade is a privileged investor in the domestic market and also abroad, with investments ranging from equity participations and quasi-equity to very high profile real estate. Working the non-core Corporate and Investments Team, a part of the Legal Affairs Unit of Fidelidade, my practice focused mainly in M&A and Corporate Governance.Key Achievements:- Managed and directed cross-border multi-jurisdiction investments with a combined asset value of over €1Bn, demonstrating my capacity to be part of strategic decision-making and also being able to understand the concerns of the finance teams and key focuses.- Streamlined communication between internal teams and outside counsels, improving efficiency and reducing potential legal risks.- Successfully oversaw the life cycle of several multi-jurisdictional companies, from incorporation to winding up.- Led transactions in diverse asset classes, both core and non-core, and through various investment vehicles.- Played a key role in the company's investment strategy, contributing to the growth and diversification of the company's portfolio.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

PME Investimentos was a state-owned company that managed public investment funds, targeting non-financial SMEs. PME Investimentos merged with other state-owned entities.PME Investimentos was subject to the State Owned Enterprises Regime and was a financial institution supervised by the Bank of Portugal.In my capacity of legal counsel, co-heading the legal department, my practice focused mainly in business law - ranging from corporate, investment and tax advice -, as well as the necessary day-to-day internal assistance.Key Achievements:- Dealt with the incorporation of several funds with a mix of public-private funding, demonstrating my ability to navigate complex legal processes and contribute to the company's investment strategies.- Progressed from a Legal Counsel role to a seat on the Board of Directors, reflecting my growth, leadership skills, and the trust placed in me by the organization.- Negotiated several sales from our portfolio of companies, highlighting my negotiation skills and understanding of business strategy.- First foray into being a Legal Counsel. I effectively developed a deep understanding of internal client needs by actively seeking to understand their struggles and providing effective solutions, whilst keeping a down to earth approach.

Lawyer in corporate and tax practice areas.

Internship in corporate (M&A) and tax law.

Law

Advanced Post-Graduate, Data Protection

A thorough and practical understanding of the evolving framework for data protection law and practice.

Specialization Course In Investment Funds

Intensive course covering subjects which in legal literature is not yet consolidated and deepened in the investment funds and related areas

Academic Part Of Master'S Degree, Enterprise Law

Academic part of a masters Degree with focus on Commercial / Corporate law with focused modules such as corporate tax, enterprise.

Post Graduate, Taxation

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