General Business Law

MdME is a fast-expanding firm with a full-service offering across litigation, M&A, capital markets, financing and gaming, among other areas. Following a recent merger between DSL and MdME, the new MdME group has offices in Macau, Hong Kong and Lisbon, and is noted for its skills in the corporate sphere, particularly with regard to the new gaming concessions in Macau. The group 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. Its stellar clientele includes Puig, Luso International Banking and the People's Government of Guangdong Province of the People's Republic of China.

"The team at MdME are responsive, commercially pragmatic and pleasant to work with."

"MdME have a strong ability to handle complicated and novel issues."

MdME assisted the Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China with the issuance of bonds worth USD435 million.

Rui Pinto Proenca is the managing partner of MdME and leads both the corporate/M&A practice and the gaming and wagering practice. He is well experienced in advising on cross-border regulatory matters, restructuring and financing mandates. "Rui is generally responsive and will ensure the work is discharged by his team."

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. "Carlos is very knowledgeable and reliable, and is able to deliver solid legal advice."

Francisco Leitão heads MdME's litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution practice. He has experience handling gaming, real estate and general corporate disputes, and regularly acts for local and international entities. "Francisco is a talented litigator with good judgement." "He is an excellent lawyer with strong awareness of local issues."

Julia Herold is well known for her litigation and arbitration practice. She possesses extensive experience advising on financial regulatory matters.

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 concession. "Rui has demonstrated very strong capabilities in dealing with sophisticated matters." "Rui is great professionally and covers a wide range of legal issues."

David Silva Lopes has a practice that spans a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, especially in M&A and tax. He has many years of experience advising on both local and cross-border corporate and finance mandates.

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.

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 knowledgeable, responsive and caring."