Gaming & Gambling
Asia-Pacific Region
11 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Rui Pinto Proença
Global 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
Contributions and articles
1 Articles, Press releases, highlights
About
Provided by MdME
Global
Practice Areas
Capital Markets
Corporate | M&A
Career
Rui is a partner and heads the Corporate | M&A practice.
He specializes in corporate law with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. In his practice, Rui advises corporations, financial institutions, and private equity firms on a wide range of cross-border and domestic transactions. Rui has a significant track record across different industries, particularly in highly regulated sectors. Besides mergers and acquisitions, Rui advises clients on capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings of Macau interests with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Rui’s practice also focuses on the gaming sector, where he advises casino operators, sports betting companies, technology providers and gaming investors in a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters. He has assisted governments in emerging markets in developing their gaming policies and regulatory frameworks, being the firm’s key contact for the gaming sector.
He currently serves as the firm’s Managing Partner.
Professional Memberships
Board of Trustees of the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA)
Industry Sector Expertise
Gaming
Insurance
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Global Guide
General Business Law - Macau SAR
Band 1
Individual Editorial
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.
Gaming & Gambling - Asia-Pacific Region
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Rui Pinto Proenca heads the MdME gaming practice in Macau and is widely regarded as a leading figure on both the local and regional gaming and gambling scenes. He is highly respected for his in-depth knowledge of terrestrial casinos and the regulatory frameworks governing their operations. He and his firm are also active advising and representing clients and governments in emerging gaming jurisdictions across the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Gaming & Gambling - Global Market Leaders
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Rui Pinto Proença is recognised for his expertise in transactional matters and is based in Macau.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Rui is very experienced, offering valuable and strategic insights.
General Business LawChambers Global Guide
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Articles, Highlights and Press Releases
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