Fito Pando Molina

Fito Pando Molina serves as the Principal and Managing Director at Praetorium Law, where he brings over 28 years of distinguished legal experience in business and commercial matters. He is admitted as a solicitor in both Australia and England, showcasing a breadth of expertise in handling complex legal issues across borders. His career includes roles at prestigious magic circle law firms and leading investment banks across London and Europe, further reinforced by significant contributions to various companies and private clients in Australia. Fito has made a notable impact serving as Head of Legal Americas at a major European investment bank for over nine years. He is also the visionary behind RegBot, a RegTech company that innovatively automated regulatory processes in banking and finance. His venture into Australia saw him delivering exceptional legal services within the corporate and commercial sectors, notably to clients in mining equipment, technology, and services, alongside various corporate entities and diplomatic missions. His comprehensive knowledge extends to corporate and commercial law, intellectual property, technology, employment matters and litigation. In his role at Praetorium Law, Fito is dedicated to providing high-impact legal counsel to corporate and commercial clients, consistently prioritising business-focused solutions and fostering commercial growth. His strategic advisory acumen sees him as a leading counsel across areas of corporate and commercial law, intellectual property, employment relations, and commercial litigation. Fito is also instrumental in charting the strategic direction of his firm, enhancing service delivery, and ensuring client retention. His commitment to client advocacy involves representing clients in dispute resolution, always with the aim of achieving practical and commercially viable outcomes. Prior to his current role, Fito led a boutique commercial law firm's operations in Australia, where he drove strategic growth and provided high-level advisory across commercial and IP law, employment relations, and litigation and dispute resolution. Fito's illustrious career began with roles at major financial institutions like Linklaters, Mizuho International, BNP Paribas, and BBVA, where he honed his expertise in negotiation, finance and banking, securities, capital markets and legal transaction management. His professional journey is underscored by his prowess in simplifying complex issues and delivering business-oriented legal solutions.