LAWYER PROFILE
Carlos Simões

Carlos Simões

Global 2026

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Practice Areas

Intellectual Property

Real Estate

Tax

Career

Carlos is a partner in our Real Estate and Intellectual Property practices. He has more than 30 years of experience advising clients in a broad range of investments in Macau, having been repeatedly recognized as a Band 1 Lawyer and a Market Leader in directories such as Chambers and Partners and IFLR1000.

In his real estate practice, Carlos acts for developers, investment funds and operators and has been involved in some of the most significant real estate transactions in Macau. His experience includes advising on development transactions, sales and purchases, property financing, commercial lettings, and the tax aspects of real estate investment. Carlos also has considerable expertise in the hospitality and retail sectors and regularly advises on hospitality, and shopping mall joint ventures and management contracts.

His intellectual property practice includes advising on contentious and non-contentious matters regarding patents, trademarks, copyrights, and designs. Carlos also has considerable experience in handling complex litigation on the protection and enforcement of IP rights.

Professional Memberships

Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA)

International Trademark Association (INTA)

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General Business Law - Macau SAR

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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.

Ranked Individuals at MdME (11)

Asia-Pacific Region

Global Market Leaders

Macau SAR

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