DSL Lawyers is an independent Macanese firm that was established in 2007 by four partners. The firm is the exclusive Macau member of the World Services Group, a global network of professional business services providers, and a member of the Portuguese-speaking countries partnership lead by PLMJ.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is traditionally known for its strength in banking and finance with extensive knowledge of practice areas including mergers & acquisitions, stock listings and IPOs, regulatory advice and general legal assistance to new Macau businesses or restructuring, property and conveyance, and complex civil and commercial litigation cases. It is also a popular choice for international and regional law firms seeking Macanese counsel such as Baker McKenzie, Linklaters, Mayer Brown, Allen & Gledhill and Deacons.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Shun Tak Holdings, China Citic Bank International and MGM China Holdings.

Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)

During the research period, the firm was active advising on capital markets, banking and finance, and financial regulatory transactions.

The firm’s finance team kept busy with financing and regulatory-related works advising local and overseas commercial banks, international financial organisations, insurance companies and investment banking firms. Active industry sectors including gaming, construction and infrastructure, and TMT.