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General Business Law - Macau SAR

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What the Team is Known For

MdME is a fast-expanding firm with a full-service offering across litigation, M&A, capital markets, financing and gaming, among other areas, with offices in Macau, Hong Kong and Lisbon. The group is noted for its skills in the corporate sphere, particularly with regard to the new gaming concessions in Macau. It has also been heavily involved in market entry, regulatory compliance, financing and business reorganisation for large businesses seeking to establish or grow a local presence. The law firm is also well known for its work on a range of commercial disputes. It represents a portfolio of large domestic and international private corporations as well as government bodies.

Work Highlights

  • MdME advised The Bank of China Macau Branch on a CNY1 billion CNH Lotus bond issuance in Macau.

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlos Simões
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Carlos Simões
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Senior Statespeople

Carlos Simões is a seasoned lawyer who has a broad commercial practice in the Macau market. He stands out for his expertise in handling a variety of corporate and finance work, including acquisitions and bond issuances. He also advises on contentious matters.

Julia Herold
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Julia Herold
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Senior Statespeople
Julia Herold is well known for her litigation and arbitration practice. She possesses extensive experience advising on financial regulatory matters.
Rui Pinto Proença
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Rui Pinto Proença
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Rui Pinto Proença heads MdME's corporate/M&A practice. He is highly experienced in advising on cross-border regulatory matters, restructuring and financing mandates.

Rui is very experienced, offering valuable and strategic insights.

Francisco Leitão
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Francisco Leitão
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Band 2

Francisco Leitão heads MdME's dispute resolution practice. He has experience handling gaming, real estate and general corporate disputes, and regularly acts for local and international entities.

He has very good legal mind and is a very able advocate. He is obviously an arbitration expert and it has been a pleasure working with him.

Francisco is an excellent attorney. He has local know-how and experience, but also the sophistication to handle large complex litigation.

Rui Filipe Oliveira
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Rui Filipe Oliveira
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Rui Filipe Oliveira has substantial experience assisting clients on both transactional and contentious matters. He is particularly skilled in handling issues related to financing and restructuring, and is also active in negotiations for Macau's new gaming concessions.

He demonstrates a strong grasp of commercial dynamics and is highly responsive and an excellent communicator.

Rui is one of the best lawyers I have ever encountered in Macau. He has in-depth knowledge of the gaming industry and provides detailed yet practical legal advice.

Carlos Eduardo Coelho
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Carlos Eduardo Coelho
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Carlos Eduardo Coelho is a partner at MdME who assists local and foreign clients with a range of corporate mandates, including acquisitions, takeovers and restructurings. He is also recognised for his sector specialism in insurance and gaming.

Carlos is always supportive and understands clients' needs.

Rita Martins
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Rita Martins
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Rita Martins has considerable experience undertaking a variety of banking and finance mandates as well as capital markets transactions. Her expertise is frequently sought out by a number of global financial institutions.
Tirso Olazabal
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Tirso Olazabal
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Band 3

Tirso Olazabal is head of the firm's finance and real estate practice. He is recognised for his solid track record advising banks on the issuance of bonds and other financial products.

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General Business Law

Carlos Simões
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Carlos Simões
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Senior Statespeople
Julia Herold
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Julia Herold
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Senior Statespeople
Rui Pinto Proença
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Rui Pinto Proença
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Band 1
Francisco Leitão
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Francisco Leitão
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Band 2
Rui Filipe Oliveira
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Rui Filipe Oliveira
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Band 2
Carlos Eduardo Coelho
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Carlos Eduardo Coelho
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Band 3
Rita Martins
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Rita Martins
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Band 3
Tirso Olazabal
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Tirso Olazabal
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Band 3