Where We Come From

Partner in MF & AC Advogados

Location: Portugal

To start off 2019 Member of the week edition, what is better than to introduce our president, João Paulo de Sousa de Menezes Falcão?

You know him well as a lawyer but did you know he would have been a historian if he had to choose another career? Well, that is not what happened! He has been a lawyer for 35 years now and he has gained so many fields of expertise : Commercial and Corporate Law; Health and Pharmaceutical Law; Civil and Commercial Contracts; Banking and Financial Law; Litigation and Arbitration; Medicine Law.

What motivated him through the years was overcoming daily challenges and having a sense of autonomy in his work. When he is not on duty, he enjoys good times with his family and playing golf on the weekend.

Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law & Co

Location: China

Caroline Berube has graduated from McGill University, Canada. For the past 18 years, she has been working in Asia, mostly in the Corporate and IP areas. What is it that appeals to Caroline about her profession ? ' Mostly helping clients and be creative in my approach to understanding entrepreneurs challenges. '

From CSB Group 

Location: Malta

Dr Davinia Cutajar has worked in the Company Law, Trust Law and Compliance Law areas. What is it that appeals to Mrs. Cutajar about her profession ? 'To give clients a comprehensive solution to any requirement.'

Partner at Shulmans LLP

Location: Leeds

Jim Wright specializes in several practice areas, including Employment and Commercial. What is it that appeals to Jim about his profession ? « We solve problems, we remove obstacles, we help our clients thrive. »

Partner at Estudio Dr Mezzera

Location : Uruguay

Corporate, Business Law, Securities Law and Regulatory issues, Family Law are Ramón's specialties. He finds his job thrilling and likes to create and develop solutions to current situations but also to contingent situations before they may arise. He feels very proud when he generates new business opportunities for his clients! 

When he has to hire someone, honesty, loyalty, commitment and dedication are the most important qualities. If you match the description and you bring him dessert, you surely got the job!

From BRAND Rechtsanwälte GmbH

Location: Austria

Gabriele specializes in several practice areas, including Litigation and Real Estate. Qualified, ambitious as well as the capacity to fit in the team are the three qualities Gabriele is looking for when she hires new people.