MdME Lawyers

28/06/2024

我們非常高興地公佈，MdME 在葡萄牙稅務領域負責人 Ana Pinto Moraes 獲得“2024 年度歐洲、中東和非洲女性商業法律大獎”年度最佳稅務律師殊榮 （Tax Lawyer of the Year at Women in Business Law Awards EMEA 2024）。該獎項旨在表彰 Ana 在商業法領域卓越的貢獻。

頒獎典禮於 6 月 26 日在倫敦華爾道夫希爾頓酒店舉行，彙集了來自歐洲、中東和非洲的頂尖律師。 此次活動展示了在商業法律領域中女性的傑出成就，並表彰了那些推動法律領域進步和創新的人士。

MdME 裡斯本辦事處負責人李萬利（Jose Leitão） 對Ana所取得的成就表示自豪，他表示：「我們為 Ana 感到非常高興，併為她取得的成就感到驕傲。 Ana是我們團隊不可或缺的一員，看到業界認可Ana出色的人文和專業素質，這激勵著我們年輕的團隊成員，這讓我們非常有成就感。 ”

MdME 澳門辦事處稅務領域負責人歐路飛（Rui Filipe Oliveira） 亦表示：“Ana是一位出色的律師。 她對葡萄牙稅務環境的深入理解和戰略眼光對我們的客戶來說非常寶貴。 這次表彰就是對她專業表現最好的證明。 ”

作為MdME的法律顧問，Ana領導著我們在葡萄牙的稅務業務，她專注於國內及國際稅務架構、擅長解答稅務諮詢和提供戰略建議。 她為跨國集團、公司、金融機構和投資基金提供各式各樣的國際稅務和公司事務方面的建議。

瞭解更多關於Ana的工作和我們的稅務業務：

Ana Pinto Moraes 個人簡介
https://www.mdme.com/cn/our-people/counsel/ana-pinto-moraes/20713/

MdME 稅務業務
https://www.mdme.com/cn/expertise/practice/tax/20782/

2024 年度歐洲、中東和非洲女性商業法律大獎
https://awards.womeninbusinesslaw.com/EMEA

我們祝賀本所才華橫溢的成員的卓越成就， 這反映了我們在法律專業中多樣性和包容性的承諾。



We are delighted to share that Ana Pinto Moraes, the head of MdME's tax practice in Portugal, has been honoured as 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒. This recognition celebrates Ana's exceptional contributions to business law.

The awards ceremony, which took place on 26 June at the The Waldorf Hilton, London, brought together 𝗹𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚. The event showcased the outstanding achievements of 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝.

José Leitão Leitão, head of MdME's Lisbon office, expressed his pride in Ana's accomplishments, saying, "We are extremely happy for Ana and proud of her achievement. It is extremely rewarding to see the industry recognise Ana´s outstanding human and professional qualities, which have made her such an integral part of our Team and such an inspiration for our younger team members."

Rui Oliveira Filipe Oliveira, Macau Tax Practice Partner, added, "Ana is an outstanding lawyer. Her deep understanding of Portugal's tax landscape and her strategic insights have been invaluable to our clients. This recognition is a testament to her excellence."

As Counsel at MdME, Ana leads our tax practice in Portugal, 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗮𝘅 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. She advises multinational groups, corporations, financial institutions, and investment funds on a wide range of international tax and corporate matters.

Learn more about Ana's work and our Tax Practice:

Ana Pinto Moraes's Profile:
https://www.mdme.com/en/our-people/counsel/ana-pinto-moraes/20713/

MdME Tax Practice:
https://www.mdme.com/en/expertise/practice/tax/20782/

Women in Business Law Awards EMEA 2024
https://awards.womeninbusinesslaw.com/EMEA

At MdME, we are proud to support and celebrate the achievements of our talented team members, reflecting our commitment to excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession.

25/06/2024

我們很榮幸地公佈2024年度 "MdMExcellence獎學金 "的獲獎者。

MdME每年擇優頒發MdMExcellence獎學金給在澳門大學及在葡萄牙法學院就讀的澳門本科生。該獎學金的設立旨在支持和表揚在雙語法律領域表現卓越的優才。此外，每位獲獎者將有機會在暑假期間到MdME辦公室實習，與經驗豐富的律師們共同工作，參與客戶業務，並加深在法律實踐領域的認知。

今年MdMExcellence 獎學金的獲獎者是:
• 鄭恩彤 (澳門)
• 王智濤 (澳門)
• 李家祐 (葡萄牙)
• 李嘉豪 (葡萄牙)

我們為所有獲獎者取得優異成績表示祝賀，並祝願他們學業有成。

MdME一直致力於培養及成就下一代法律專業人才。頒發MdMExcellence 獎學金是本事務所為法律專業的未來及社區做出貢獻的方式之一。

有關 2025 年度 MdMExcellence 獎學金申請和截止日期的更多資訊將適時公佈。如有任何疑問，請通過 [email protected] 聯繫我們的人才管理團隊。

We are proud to announce the recipients of the MdMExcellence Scholarship 2024.

The MdMExcellence Scholarship is an annual merit-based scholarship awarded by MdME to promising undergraduate law students at the University of Macau and reputable law schools in Portugal. This scholarship aims to support and recognize the next generation of excellence in the bilingual legal studies by providing a monetary grant. Additionally, each recipient will have the opportunity to intern at MdME offices during the summer, working alongside experienced lawyers, participating in client engagements, and gaining valuable insights into the legal practice.

This year's MdMExcellence Scholarship recipients are:
• Cheang Ian Tong (Macau)
• Wong Chi Tou (Macau)
• Lee Ka Iao (Portugal)
• Lei Ka Hou (Portugal)

We congratulate all the recipients for their outstanding achievements and wish them success in their undergraduate studies.

MdME remains committed to nurturing the growth and success of the next generation of legal professionals. The MdMExcellence Scholarship is one of the ways in which the firm invests in the future of the legal profession and contributes to the communities it serves.

More information about the application and deadline for the 2025 edition of the MdMExcellence Scholarship will be announced in due course. For any queries, please contact our Talent Management Team at [email protected].

https://www.mdme.com/en/news/celebrating-academic-excellence-announcing-our-2024-mdmexcellence-scholarship-recipients/22242/

11/06/2024

我們很興奮能參與 2024 年亞洲國際娛樂展（G2E Asia 2024），出席會議並與博弈產業的專業人士互動。我們也非常高興有機會在第三天的閉幕式上主持小組討論。

我們的管理合夥人Rui Proença布路平律師為小組討論拉開了序幕，小組討論深入探討了監管更新和日益增長的跨境玩家獲取風險。來自亞太地區的法律產業專家Tomohiro Takagi Nishimura & Asahi律師事務所（日本）、新加坡Lau Kok Keng Rajah & Tann 律師事務所和Jaewoo Kwak Lee & Ko 律師事務所（韓國）的同仁與我們一起深入探討了越南、菲律賓、韓國和泰國等市場不斷變化的監管環境。我們的討論揭示了市場變化的潛在影響，以及了解監管要求對掌握新興機會的重要性。

隨後，我們的第二小組深入探討了亞洲受監管博彩市場及其帶來的挑戰和機會。菲律賓 Arden Consult執行長兼負責人 Marie Antonette Quiogue、新加坡 Rajah & Tann 律師事務所合夥人兼博彩法業務主管 Lau Kok Keng 和越南 Tilleke & Gibbins 律師事務所合夥人 Long Gia Nguyen 參加了討論。我們探討了這類市場的動態本質，以及博彩業者適應和遵守不斷變化的監管框架的必要性。我們也研究了跨國行銷風險和外國玩家獲取的複雜性，包括資金流動和博彩債務的催收。

最後，Daniela Guerreiro紀卓娜律師主持了以博彩行業健全的資料保護措施和法規的重要性為主題的會議討論。我們與亞馬遜雲端運算服務（Amazon Web Services）企業與合作夥伴解決方案架構主管Willie Vu、金沙中國有限公司法律顧問兼DPO（SCL）、合夥人（MGS）Graça Saraiva、MGS Consultancy Ltd 和美高梅度假村技術副總裁Derek Watterud 共同探討了人工智能和RFID 晶片等新興技術對博彩業的影響。我們的討論強調了在利用技術進步與確保資料安全和玩家隱私之間取得平衡的重要性。

我們要感謝所有組織者、觀眾和演講者，感謝他們讓活動圓滿成功。

We are thrilled to have been involved with G2E Asia 2024, attending and engaging with professionals from the gaming industry. We have also greatly enjoyed the opportunity to lead panel discussions closing off day 3.

Our Managing Partner Rui Proença, kicked off the panels, which delved into Regulatory Updates and Growing Cross-Border Player Acquisition Risks. Joined by legal industry experts from across the APAC region, Tomohiro Takagi Nishimura & Asahi (Japan), Lau Kok Keng Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP, and Jaewoo Kwak Lee & Ko (Korea), as we delved into the ever-evolving regulatory landscape in markets such as Vietnam, the Philippines, South Korea, and Thailand. Our discussions shed light on the potential impacts of market shifts and the importance of understanding regulatory requirements to capitalise on emerging opportunities.

Our second panel then looked closer into Asian regulated gaming markets and the challenges and opportunities they present. Joined by industry leaders Marie Antonette Quiogue, CEO / Principal, Arden Consult (Philippines), Lau Kok Keng, Partner, Head of Gaming Law Practice, Rajah & Tann (Singapore) and Long Gia Nguyen, Partner, Tilleke & Gibbins (Vietnam). We explored the dynamic nature of these markets and the need for gaming operators to adapt and comply with evolving regulatory frameworks. We also examined cross-border marketing risks and the intricacies of foreign players' acquisition, including fund flows and the collection of gaming debts.

To wrap up our panels, Daniela Guerreiro chaired the session focusing on the importance of robust data protection measures and regulations in the gaming sector. Joined alongside panellists Willie Vu Head of Enterprise and Partner Solutions Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Graça Saraiva, Legal Consultant & DPO (SCL), Partner (MGS), Sands China Ltd, MGS Consultancy Ltd and Derek Watterud Vice-President of Resort Technology, MGM - we explored the impact of emerging technologies such as AI and RFID chips on the gaming industry. Our discourse emphasised the importance of striking a balance between leveraging technological advancements and ensuring data security and privacy for players.

We would like to thank all the organisers, audience and speakers for making the event a success

https://www.mdme.com/en/news/partner-rui-pinto-proenca-and-associate-daniela-guerreiro-as-moderators-for-g2e-asia-2024-panels/22240/

07/06/2024

6月5日，澳門保險業專業人才協會（MIIPA）在澳門城市大學舉辦研討會，探討創投（RBC）對澳門保險業的影響。該活動匯集了許多來自澳門及海外的業界專業人士，共同探討這個與保險業界極具相關性和影響力的熱門話題。

活動期間，本所的合夥人兼保險業務負責人高革義律師受邀並接受了 MIIPA 榮譽法律顧問的任命。

On 5 June, the Macau Insurance Industry Professionals Association (MIIPA) hosted a seminar at the City University of Macau on the impact of Risk-Based Capital (RBC) on Macau's insurance industry. The event brought together various industry professionals from Macau and overseas to discuss this hot topic with extreme relevance and impact to the industry.

During the event, our partner and head of Insurance Practice, Carlos Coelho, was invited to be acknowledged for his appointment as Honorary Legal Advisor of MIIPA

For more information, click on the link below:
https://www.macaubusiness.com/insurance-sector-readies-for-risk-based-capital-regime%EF%BB%BF/

04/06/2024

在享有盛譽的錢伯斯亞太及大中華區2024年度評選中，MdME被評為澳門年度最佳律師事務所。

MdME管理合夥人布路平 (Rui Pinto Proença) 說： 「我們很高興被《錢伯斯》雜誌評為年度最佳澳門律師事務所！這證明了我們整個團隊的出色工作和奉獻精神，也印證了客戶對我們的持續信任」。

「錢伯斯首次在澳門引入該獎項，這使得我們今年能夠将其收入囊中顯得更加特別」。

錢伯斯獎旨在表彰律師事務所在該地區主要司法管轄區的卓越表現。各类獎項也反映了事務所在過去 12 個月中取得的各項成就，包括出色的工作表現、令人印象深刻的策略性成長以及卓越的客戶服務。

MdME has been named Macau's Law Firm of the Year at the prestigious Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2024.

Managing Partner of MdME, Rui Pinto Proença, had to say: "We are thrilled to be recognized as Macau law firm of the year by Chambers and Partners! It is a testament to the superb work and dedication of our entire team at MdME and to the continuous trust of our clients”.

"Chambers introduced the category for Macau for the first time, which makes it even more special for us to be taking home the award this year.”

The Chambers Awards recognise a law firm's preeminence in key jurisdictions in the region. They also reflect achievements over the past 12 months, including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth, and excellence in client service.


https://www.mdme.com/cn/news/mdme-has-been-named-macau039s-law-firm-of-the-year-at-the-prestigious-chambers-asia-pacific-and/22238/

23/04/2024

規範澳門娛樂場幸運博彩信貸業務的法案已通過成為法律，並將於8 月1日生效。在本期法律動態中，合夥人布路平 (Rui Pinto Proença) 和法律顧問范思哲 (Francisco Sá da Bandeira) 將介紹新法律制度的重要內容，並分析其對博彩業的影響。

點擊查閱更多: https://www.mdme.com/cn/knowledge/the-new-legal-framework-for-the-granting-of-credit-for-casino-gaming-draft-22042023/22226/

The bill governing the granting of credit for casino games of chance in Macau has been passed into law and will come into force on August 1st. In this Legal Update, Partner Rui Pinto Proença and Counsel Francisco Sá da Bandeira offer the key takeaways for the new legal framework and analyze its impact within the gaming sector.

Read more: https://www.mdme.com/en/knowledge/the-new-legal-framework-for-the-granting-of-credit-for-casino-gaming-draft-22042023/22226/

重點： 博彩信貸屬娛樂場承批公司專屬權 僅允許博彩中介人擔任信貸代理人 增加承批公司作為貸款人的義務 新監察及制裁制度 新法將於 2024年8月1日生效

08/04/2024

各位法律專業的學生和熱衷法律事業的人士們！ 準備好展開您的法律之旅了嗎？

我們的團隊正在擴大，並積極尋找對法律充滿志向的人才加入我們。

作為一名實習律師或法律助理，您將有機會在一個互相支持和協作的環境中與經驗豐富的專業人士共事，獲得多元化法律實務領域的寶貴經驗。

此外，我們的MdMExcellence卓越計畫嘉許優秀的雙語本地法律學生，並為他們提供支持、指導和暑期實習機會，推動他們的職業發展。

不要錯過與我們一起開創無限可能性的旅程。
立即點擊下方連結申請，瞭解更多詳情:
https://www.mdme.com/cn/news/kickstart-your-journey-with-us/22211/

Attention law students and aspiring legal professionals! Are you ready to kickstart your legal journey?

Our team is expanding, and we are actively seeking driven individuals to join us.

As a trainee lawyer or paralegal, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gaining valuable hands-on experience in diverse practice areas within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Furthermore, our MdMExcellence Program recognizes exceptional bilingual law students, providing them with support, mentorship, and summer internship opportunities to propel their careers forward.

Don't miss out on the chance to unlock a world of possibilities with us.

Apply now to learn more by clicking the link below:
https://www.mdme.com/en/news/kickstart-your-journey-with-us/22211/

23/02/2024

MdME以舞獅和炮仗喜迎農曆新年

為迎接龍年，我們以一些深受喜愛的當地傳統來慶祝，包括在香港辦公室舞獅和在澳門放鞭炮！

熱鬧的表演帶來了真正的興奮，這意味著新的開始和繁榮。 獅子吃“生菜”的象徵性行為是為了吸引好運，隨後將其祝福傳遞給我們的合夥人柯天熙

我們的團隊亦聚集在澳門辦事處外，點燃了1000個鞭炮，點炮仗儀式由合夥人羅方盛執行。 這個傳統是為了嚇走邪靈，預示著新的一年平安、繁榮。

祝大家龍年身體健康、萬事如意！

https://www.mdme.com/cn/news/lion-dance-and-firecrackers-celebrating-cny-with-some-much-loved-local-traditions/22175/

Kicking off the Year of the Dragon, we celebrated with some much-loved local traditions, with a Lion dance in our HK office and firecrackers in Macau!

The lively performance brought real excitement, which signifies new beginnings and prosperity. The symbolic act of the Lion eating the "lettuce" is to attract good fortune and subsequently passed this onto our Partner, Tirso Olazabal!

Our team gathered outside the Macau office, where we lit 1000 firecrackers! This tradition is to scare away bad spirits to signal the start of a safe and prosperous new year, with red the colour of luck! David Silva Lopes had the honor of setting them off for all to see!

We wish everyone a healthy and prosperous Year of the Dragon!

09/02/2024

祝您
龍騰四海，福運當前!
Happy Chinese New Year from all of us at MdME!
Wishing you a prosperous year of the dragon!

23/01/2024

MdME榮登錢伯斯(Chambers and Partners) 的第一級別，創下我所排名新高！我們很高興與大家分享MdME在剛出刊的《錢伯斯大中華區法律指南2024》榜單中榮登澳門商法領域第一級別的好消息。MdME擁有全澳律師事務所中排名最高的律師，共有八名律師。祝賀我們的律師榮譽登榜，並感謝我們的客戶和同行一直以來對MdME的支持和信任。

MdME celebrates best-ever firm rankings - achieving Band 1 in Chambers and Partners! With the newly released Chambers and Partners 2024 Greater China Region Guide, we are delighted to share this exciting news of our Band 1 firm ranking for General Business Law in Macau. MdME now features the most ranked lawyers from any Macau law firm, with eight lawyers highlighted. Congratulations to our lawyers who have been listed, and thank you to our clients and peers for your ongoing support and trust in our Firm.

Our ranked individuals:
榮登榜單的律師為：
Rui Pinto Proença
Carlos D. Simoes
Francisco Leitão
Julia Herold
Rui Oliveira
David Silva Lopes
Rita Martins
Carlos Coelho

04/09/2023

2023 年9 月1 日， 澳門 – MdME 和DSL Lawyers 今天宣布，DSL 將於2023 年10 月1 日起與MdME結盟。此舉將把澳門兩家享負盛名的律師事務所，提升其作為本地區内領先國際律師事務所的地位。

該律師事務所將保留MdME 為名稱，並在 3 個地區的辦事處（澳門、香港和里斯本）擁有超過 40 名法律專業人士和 12 位合夥人。

https://www.mdme.com/cn/content/news/MdME-and-DSL-join-forces-to-form-Macau-leading-international-law-firm/20887/

15/06/2023

我們 MdME 企業融資（保險）團隊有幸參加了 Prudential Hong Kong 保誠香港澳門分行的盛大開幕典禮。是次活勳標誌著澳門作為金融服務中心的持續發展和進步的重要里程碑，能參與與這個重要時刻, 我們 MdME感到無比自豪。

衷心祝賀保誠在澳門的業務蓬勃發展，興業長新!

Our MdME Corporate Finance (Insurance) team had the privilege in participating in the Grand Opening Ceremony of Prudential Hong Kong Macau Branch. This event signifies an important milestone in Macau's continuous growth and advancement as a Financial Services hub and we at MdME take immense pride in our association with this momentous occasion.

We sincerely congratulate Prudential and eagerly anticipate a prosperous future for their operations in Macau.