José Lupi 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 and senior partner Pedro Leal are key figures.
Client feedback
“They are professional, proactive, can not only provide legal service regarding Macau market requirements, but also go beyond and provide practical solutions based on their deep understanding of the mainland market.” – Technology and telecommunications
José Lupi
“He is professional, proactive, always available. The legal advice he provided with his team members – including but not limited to Pedro Leal and Ella U – are really practical and can not only solve our legal issues, but also protect our company's business interest.”
Work highlights
Advised Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Macau on the issuance of the first tranche of Rmb2 billion ($274 million) two-year bonds in 2022 in China, with an annual coupon rate of 2.58%. This is ICBC Macau’s first panda bond issue in the national inter-bank bond market. The raised funds will be used for ICBC Macau's business operations in China or Macau.
Advised China Jinmao Holdings Group on the legal restrictions, relevant disclosures and feasibility of extending the offering of shares of Jinmao Property Services to its Macau shareholders in connection with its HK$825 million ($105 million) initial public offering on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
