Insurance and Reinsurance 2026

MACAU SAR, CHINA Trends and Developments

Trends and Developments Contributed by: Carlos Eduardo Coelho and Shanley Lei MdME

MdME is a leading Macau full-service law firm, and has been involved in most of the key projects, trans- actions and investments that have reshaped the lo- cal economic landscape over the past decade. With offices in Macau, Hong Kong and Lisbon, the firm represents some of the largest corporations investing

and operating in Macau, in such diverse sectors as banking, insurance, finance, gaming, real estate, en- ergy, construction, infrastructure, retail and telecoms. The team currently consists of 40 fee earners, led by 12 partners, who are all recognised experts in their fields.

Authors

Carlos Eduardo Coelho is a partner in the corporate/M&A practice at MdME, and head of the firm’s insurance sector practice. He represents life and general insurers, reinsurers and intermediaries in a

Shanley Lei is an associate in MdME’s corporate practice with a strong focus on the insurance and pension fund sectors. She advises insurers and intermediaries on regulatory compliance, licensing

wide range of commercial and regulatory matters. His experience includes advising on greenfield licensing, structural reorganisations, product development and localisation, distribution, policy 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.

requirements, product structuring and market entry strategies, including pension fund business under Macau’s legal framework. Shanley also guides clients through evolving regulations, such as independence of pension fund assets and outsourcing arrangements, ensuring alignment with industry standards while supporting operational efficiency and innovation.

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