General Business Law

JNV – Lawyers & Notaries is a long-established firm with a first-rate reputation for handling work in the gaming and real estate sectors. It has comprehensive coverage spanning corporate, tax, finance, litigation, arbitration and IP matters. The leading team represents one of the biggest gaming operators in Macau and receives regular mandates from various financial institutions, including leading Chinese state-owned banks. It is also sought after for its advice in the insurance area.

"JNV responds promptly with the answers we want, giving us quick access to the specialists we need."

"JNV is knowledgeable, resourceful and produces work of high quality. It has resources at various levels to cater for requirements of different natures and complexity."

JNV advised one of the major gaming operators in Macau, providing continuous legal assistance to all aspects of operations, including regulatory advice, compliance, labour and immigration issues.

Jorge Neto Valente is the founder of JNV – Lawyers & Notaries. His depth of experience in transactional and contentious mandates remains key to the firm's offerings. "He is a very experienced and respectable lawyer, who is highly regarded in the legal community."

Pedro Branco is well-regarded for his expertise undertaking transactional and contentious matters related to the banking and gaming sectors. He regularly represents lenders in financings and swiftly handles distressed asset-related transactions.

Rui Sousa is routinely called upon to handle both transactional and dispute matters. He is known for his knowledge in M&A and real estate issues, with his regulatory advice frequently sought after by commercial banks.