Department profile

General Business Law

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : Macau SAR

MdME

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General Business Law - Macau SAR

Band 1

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.

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Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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MdME have a wealth of experience and I would trust them completely to handle complex and sophisticated matters.
General Business Law respondentGreater China Region
They stand out for exceptional professionalism and an innovative approach to complex challenges. They operate at international standards, combining deep local expertise with a global perspective.
General Business Law respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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Carlos Simões
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.
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Julia Herold
Julia Herold is well known for her litigation and arbitration practice. She possesses extensive experience advising on financial regulatory matters.
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Rui Pinto Proença
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.
General Business Law respondentGreater China Region
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Band 2
Band 2
Francisco Leitão
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.
General Business Law respondentGreater China Region
Francisco is an excellent attorney. He has local know-how and experience, but also the sophistication to handle large complex litigation.
General Business Law respondentGreater China Region
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Band 2
Band 2
Rui Filipe Oliveira
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.
General Business Law respondentGreater China Region
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.
General Business Law respondentGreater China Region
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Band 3
Band 3
Carlos Eduardo Coelho
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.
General Business Law respondentGreater China Region
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Band 3
Band 3
Rita Martins
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.
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Band 3
Band 3
Tirso Olazabal
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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