Our team includes some of the most experienced lawyers in Macau and university lecturers, combining a practical approach with deep academic insight

FCLaw's Litigation Department has been the most active in Macau

The firm has been involved in the largest corporate transactions and finance and real estate projects over the past 16 years

FCLaw is responsible for the biggest labour litigation dispute in Macau

The Firm

FCLaw Lawyers & Private Notaries is a leading law firm in Macau, founded in 2003 by Fong Kin Ip and Rodrigo Mendia de Castro.

Our firm has participated in several of the largest corporate transactions and finance and real estate projects over the past 16 years, representing some of the key local businesses, operators and international investors.

Our litigation department is arguably the most active in Macau and has assisted clients in some of the most high-profile proceedings of the past decade.

In a total of over 45 professionals, our team is truly local and multicultural and includes some of the most experienced lawyers in Macau and university lecturers with renowned published work, combining a practical approach with deep academic insight.

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FCLaw Partner wrote an opinion article on the speech of Macau’s TUI (Supreme Court) President

Our Partner Jorge Menezes wrote an opinion article for local newspaper Ponto Final commenting the most recent speech of Sam Hou Fai, President of Macau’s Supreme Court - TUI -, and the involvement of a high magistrate in political issues. Link for the full article:  
1November 16, 2020March 14, 2023
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FCLaw to take a US$12 billion court case to the Court of Final Appeal

AAEC, a company represented by FCLaw, pledged to bring to the Court of Final Appeal one of the largest claims ever made in the World: a US$12 billion lawsuit against Las Vegas Sands for breach of contract and copyright violations. In 2019, the Macau Court ruled in favour of an AAEC’s request to increase the claim from US$375 million (as reported
0November 1, 2024November 4, 2024
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An FCLaw US$180M Arbitral dispute on the news

FCLaw was involved in the largest ever international arbitration dispute, seated in Macau, conducted under the ICC, representing a Macau company against two Lao PDR companies and its owner. FCLaw partner, Jorge Menezes, has been in Laos since January seeking the recognition, under the 1958 New York Convention, of the now (after interest) over US$180M favourable arbitral award to enforce it
0October 4, 2024October 11, 2024
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FCLaw sponsors the MSO Charity Soccer Game 2024

Once again FCLaw is proud to sponsor the event MSO Charity Soccer Game 2024 organized by the Special Olympics.
0May 7, 2024May 8, 2024

Practice Areas

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Commercial, Corporate and M&A

FCLaw Lawyers & Private Notaries has extensive experience in advising on commercial and corporate law. We have been involved in some...

Litigation

Our litigation department is one of the most renowned and active in Macau, with two partners leading in number of...

Arbitration & Expert Witness

We have acted as arbitrators, party counsel and expert witnesses in domestic and international arbitrations related to corporate, real estate...

Labour and Immigration

FCLaw Lawyers & Private Notaries provides our clients with full assistance in handling their labour issues. The firm has expertise...

Real Estate

FClaw Lawyers & Private Notaries has a large experience in the full range of real estate matters and provides to...

Banking & Finance

Our banking and finance practice team represents financial institutions, borrowers and guarantors in the full range of finance transactions, including...

Construction

We advise on disputes arising from construction contracts on a regular basis and assist clients in relation to project structure,...

Tax

FCLaw Lawyers & Private Notaries provides tax advising at the highest level as one of its associates is the most...

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