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Hugo Ribeiro Couto

Hugo Ribeiro Couto

Greater China Region 2026

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Manuela António – Lawyers and Notaries
 Manuela António – Lawyers and Notaries

Ranked in 1 practice area

General Business Law

Macau SAR

11 years ranked

About

Provided by Manuela António – Lawyers and Notaries

Greater China Region

Practice Areas

Hugo has focused his practice on litigation, being involved in several disputes concerning civil, corporate, real estate, insurance, and administrative matters.

Hugo also consistently advises on banking, tax, construction, real estate, corporate, and public contractual matters, having assisted in several arrangements involving multiple jurisdictions.

Career

Hugo Couto obtained a law degree from the Porto School of Law of the Catholic University in Portugal.

He joined the firm in late 2000 and has since then been advising on all areas of the law.

Hugo completed the course for preparation of Private Notaries in Macau in 2002 and has been practicing as a notary in the firm since.

Professional Memberships

Registered Lawyer with the Macau Lawyers Association (AAM)

Registered Lawyer with the Portuguese Bar Association

Publications

Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide: Trends & Developments for Aviation Finance and Leasing (Macau SAR)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Greater China Region

General Business Law - Macau SAR

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Hugo Ribeiro Couto has a broad practice and possesses noteworthy expertise in advising major Asian banks on cross-border term loans and the associated security packages.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He's super solid and an excellent lawyer.

    General Business LawChambers Greater China Region

  • He's a very good litigator.

    General Business LawChambers Greater China Region

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Macau SAR

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