José Lupi & Associates stood out for its 'excellent understanding of European and multinational clients' as well as its 'pragmatic approach'. It houses a dedicated litigation department, and counts Chinese and international state-owned and private clients, as well as investment funds, across a broad range of industries among its key roster of clients. José Lupi regularly advises international and PRC private and state-owned companies in their cross-border investment into Macau and Latin America.
Testimonials
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‘It is the best client service we have encountered in Macau. We find the practice unique in its energy, proactiveness, negotiation skills and ability to provide comprehensive and industry-specialized Macau legal services with an impressive commercial perspective and stand-out turnaround standards.'
'Key strengths include team expertise and specialization, with multi-lingual lawyers with diverse backgrounds that allow them to handle a wide range of legal matters effectively including corporate, litigation, intellectual property, labour, international trade and regulatory and compliance; collaborative and dynamic approach and client focus resulting in tailored solutions that address our needs; reputation and track record which have no parallel in any firm outside the obvious legacy ones. Their youth, energy and dynamism without loss of technical depth and commercial perspective is unparalleled and guarantees extremely valuable market insight to clients operating or looking to operate in the market.’
‘Managing partner Jose Lupi is an extraordinary lawyer and an exceptional negotiator which any client would want to have by their side. His understanding of the region and international experience is unparalleled in Macau and his technical expertise in corporate, banking and finance and private equity is a force to be reckoned and an absolute please to work with.'
'Senior associate Ella U Sio Wai is a rising star in litigation with in-depth technical expertise in banking and finance and corporate matters who we would recommend to anyone doing business in Macau.'
‘They know deeply all the issues of local law and have a huge cross-border experience.’
'Excellent understanding of European and multinational clients together with a pragmatic approach.'
'Jose Lupi is a unique lawyer qualified to practice Portuguese law with broad experience and exposure to common law system and also to PRC law. He also speaks Mandarin and spent many years in Mainland China and therefore he understands Chinese culture well. He has great business sense and is super responsive, efficient and hardworking.'
Key clients
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Macau) Limited
Work highlights
- Advised ICBC on the Macau-aspects of its issuance of the second tranche of RMB3bn 3-year bonds in China.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Lupi