Banking & Finance
José Lupi & Associates offers comprehensive legal services in banking and finance, assisting both banks and their clients with procedures, standard documentation, credit risk mitigation, cash management, and the development of new banking products within the applicable regulatory framework. The firm's expertise encompasses corporate lending, infrastructure and project finance, asset finance, leveraged finance, trade finance, capital raising, and corporate restructuring. Their services include advising on asset financing and leasing, asset securitization, banking products, corporate finance, debt capital markets, debt restructuring, derivatives, disposal of non-performing assets, financial technology, general banking advice, M&A finance, establishment and restructuring of financial institutions, pre-IPO and privatization finance, project finance, real estate finance, regulatory compliance, syndicated loans, and trade finance.
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing
Project Finance
Structured Finance
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Debt Capital Markets
Equity Capital Markets
Sustainable Finance
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Funds & Asset Management
Corporate & Commercial
José Lupi & Associates' Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Commercial practice delivers comprehensive legal services, including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate governance, and commercial transactions. The firm assists clients in navigating the cultural and regulatory complexities of conducting business in Macau, as well as in Portuguese, Spanish, and French-speaking regions such as Brazil and Portugal. Their team offers tailored advice to companies, investment banks, private equity firms, and investors, ensuring clients achieve their business objectives effectively.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls
Intellectual Property
José Lupi & Associates offers comprehensive intellectual property services, assisting clients across diverse sectors-including finance, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, technology, and entertainment-in protecting and maximizing their IP assets. Their expertise encompasses patent and trademark applications, licensing, assignments, and litigation, as well as copyright registration and enforcement, domain name disputes, and trade secret protection. The firm's specialized team provides strategic solutions tailored to address complex challenges, ensuring clients' intellectual property rights are effectively safeguarded and leveraged.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law
Employment & Labor
José Lupi & Associates offers comprehensive labor, employment, and immigration services tailored to the unique challenges of Macau's near full-employment market and protective local employment measures. Their expertise encompasses regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and the development of internal employment policies aligned with clients' strategic goals. The firm's services include advising on employment agreements, work permits, compliance investigations, employee equity incentives, labor arbitration and litigation, and collective negotiations. By integrating litigation experience into non-contentious matters, they ensure effective management and compliance for their clients.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation
Immigration
José Lupi & Associates offers comprehensive immigration services, assisting clients with entry and work permits, compliance investigations, and due diligence. The firm also provides guidance on Portugal's Golden Visa program, facilitating residence by investment for high-net-worth individuals. Their team ensures clients navigate immigration processes effectively, aligning with regulatory requirements and strategic objectives.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa
