ExpertiseVictor Castro
Founding Partner | Macau
Bio
Victor Castro is one of CFB’s Founding Partners, specializing in Corporate, Banking & Finance, IPOs, M&As, Data Protection, Insurance, Hospitality, Employment, and Immigration matters.
He also has a strong focus on Public and Administrative Law, regularly advising and assisting local public entities, property developers, and hospitality companies, both in and out of Court.
Victor’s diverse experience spans Europe, Africa, and Asia, including roles as a legal advisor to a stock exchange, lecturer in Mozambique, and in-house senior legal counsel for a hospitality group in Macau. He also spent 10 years as a senior lawyer at one of the most prestigious law firms in Macau. This extensive background equips him with unique insights and practical solutions tailored to his clients’ needs.
In addition to his advisory roles, Victor has a high success rate in litigation, both in and out of court. His strategic approach and deep understanding of legal intricacies have consistently resulted in favorable outcomes for his clients, further establishing his reputation as a skilled litigator.
Professional Experience
2015 – 2021, prior to co-founding CFB, Victor acted as Senior Legal Counsel to one of the most luxurious Hotels in the world, being responsible for the management and coordination of the Legal Department since its development and construction and, afterwards, throughout its operation.
2006 – 2015, Victor moved to Macau to work at one of the most reputable local law firms, where he acquired significant experience dealing with local players and acting as external counsel for several financial, insurance, retail and hospitality institutions.
2001 – 2006, Victor relocated to Mozambique to act as a Lecturer at the top Universities in the capital of the country. During that time he also worked for a Zimbabwean Legal Consultancy and Accounting Firm.
1999 – 2001, legal advisor for the Portuguese Consumer Law Association, for the Oporto Derivatives Exchange Association (now EuroNext Lisbon Stock Exchange).
Education
2025, Master of Laws (LL.M.) Candidate, Juridical Sciences – University of Macau;
2021, Macau Lawyers’ Association Mediation Course;
2003, Postgraduate Program in Tax Law, Portucalense University, Faculty of Law;
2001, Postgraduate Program in Economic and European Criminal Law, University of Coimbra, School of Law;
1999, Law Degree, University of Coimbra, School of Law;
1998, Law Degree, University of Basque Country (Donostia-San Sebastian), School of Law
Expertise
Litigation, Banking & Finance, Corporate / M&A, Data Protection, Employment and Immigration, Hospitality and Gaming, Insurance, Public and Administrative Law.
Memberships
- Registered Lawyer with the Macau Lawyers’ Association
- Accredited Mediator by the Macau Lawyers’ Association
- Cross-border Macau Lawyer recognized by the Justice Department of Guangdong
Languages
Portuguese | English | Spanish