José Lupi & Associates

Macao SAR

Analysis

Overview

José Lupi & Associates is recognised as a premier full-service law firm with a leading litigation department. The firm advises Chinese and international state-owned enterprises, private clients and investment funds across all Macau industry sectors including financial services, consumer and retail, industrials, gaming, fintech, automotive, government, healthcare, real estate and resources. The business law practice focuses on securities, banking and finance, M&A, debt capital markets, and private equity funds as well as arbitration and dispute resolution. Managing partner José Lupi is a key figure.

Client feedback

“In-depth technical expertise, top-tier commercial approach, extremely responsive and fantastic client service – best value for money in the market.” – Corporate and M&A

José Lupi

“Extraordinary lawyer with perfect balance of technical knowledge and commercial awareness and outstanding negotiation skills.”

General business law

Work highlights

Advised ICBC Macau on its second Rmb3 billion ($419 million) panda bond issuance in China's national inter-bank bond market. The funds will support ICBC Macau's operations in mainland China and Macau. This transaction showcases Macau's high-quality issuers and enhances the region's financial profile among domestic and international investors.

Represented international real estate developer with litigation proceedings and negotiations connected to a real estate development dispute with a Hong Kong real estate developer.