Manuela António – Lawyers and Notaries has established a strong reputation for its expertise in aviation, banking and finance, and gaming. Partner Hugo Ribeiro Couto specialises in litigation, handling disputes in civil, corporate, real estate, insurance and administrative matters. Couto's advisory scope extends to banking, tax, construction, real estate, corporate, and public contractual issues, offering expertise in navigating complex arrangements across multiple jurisdictions.
Client feedback
“Responsive, professional, provided helpful legal justifications and advice on local law issues.” – Banking and finance
Work highlights
Advised a financial institution's Macau branch on a Rmb210 million facility agreement and related Macau security package for a Hong Kong and Macau fintech company. The transaction involved pledges over cash, trading, and debt service reserve accounts. This deal supports the borrower's operations in Macau's financial asset exchange industry and demonstrates the firm's expertise in cross-border financing and local regulatory matters.
Advised a prominent bank's Macau branch on a $400 million loan facility and related security package for a Cayman Islands-based investment and financial advisory group. The transaction involved a pledge over bank account and required expertise in Macau SAR laws and regulations.
