Carlos Eduardo Coelho

Partner

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Carlos Eduardo Coelho

Carlos is a partner in the Corporate | M&A practice and heads the Insurance sector practice.

He advises buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, restructurings, and joint ventures across different industries. Carlos’ practice also includes advising in equity capital markets transactions, particularly in IPOs of Macau interests with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

In his insurance practice, Carlos represents life and general insurers, reinsurers, and intermediaries in a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters.

His experience includes advising on greenfield licensing, structural reorganizations, product development and localization, distribution, policies’ review, outsourcing and regulatory compliance. Carlos often provides guidance to insurance companies in adapting to shifting market and regulatory trends, such as the introduction of trust frameworks and InsurTech.

Carlos is also a key contact in our gaming sector practice, assisting gaming equipment manufacturers, technology providers, sports betting operators, as well as online and mobile gaming companies in a wide range of commercial, licensing, and regulatory matters.

Admissions

    Portuguese Bar Association

    Macau Lawyers Association

    Macau Government – Private Notary

Education

    Law Degree, Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra

    Postgraduate Studies in Corporate Law, Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra

    Postgraduate Studies in Banking, Securities and Insurance Law, Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra

Memberships

    International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA)

    Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)

Rankings & Awards

  • IFLR 1000
    2024 | Rising Star Partner - Corporate | M&A, Insurance
    2023 | Rising Star Partner - Corporate, M&A
    2022 | Rising Star - M&A
  • Chambers & Partners
    2024 | Up and Coming - General Business Law
    2024 | Up and Coming - Asia-Pacific Region - Gaming & Gambling
  • The Legal 500
    2023 | Next Generation Partner
    2022 | Rising Star
  • Lexology Index
    2024 | Lexology Index Recommended - Gaming
    2024 | Lexology Index Recommended - Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR