CORPORATE LAW

Vision and Opportunity

Today's favourable global economic environment presents a myriad of trade and business opportunities across the globe as international commerce rules and regulations open up new markets. However, doing business in a foreign jurisdiction can still prove to be a hindrance at times, especially if you and your lawyers are not able to wade through the cultural differences between regions and read across local legislation and practices.

For Asian corporations and entrepreneurs, Macau is seen as a gateway to Europe and African Countries of Portuguese Official Language (PALOP). Conversely, investors and companies from all over the world look to Macau as a way of getting their foot through the door of one of the world's largest emerging markets. However, the geographic position of Macau means a great deal of constant interaction takes place between three very different legal systems. Although considered to be part of the continental legal tradition, Mainland China's Law differs substantially from Macau's civil law or Hong Kong's common law. As a result, domestic and international clients alike need sound local legal representation with a commercial outlook and a keen business sense in order to maximize efficiency and avoid unnecessary delays or unenforceable agreements.

As other law offices in Macau, we provide legal advice and services pertaining to all aspects of corporate law, including:

• preparing, negotiating, drafting, reviewing and redrafting commercial agreements and contracts;
• joint ventures, incorporations and partnerships, including setting up of branches and subsidiaries;
• franchising, agency and dealership agreements and contracts;
• offshore companies and institutions;
• corporate governance and general company advice;
• anti-money laundering;
• regulatory requirements for consumer protection and quality assurance;
• negotiation and carrying out of local and cross-border operations;
• company secretarial and administration services, including drafting of shareholders' agreements, AGM minutes and other corporate documents;
• capital reorganizations, increase and reduction of capital, and distribution of dividends;
• international trade and customs;
• advise on advertising, labelling and marketing campaigns;
• commercial litigation.