Carlos was co-founder of DSL Lawyers where he leads the property and the IP practice since its beginning in 2007. Carlos acts mostly for a number of developers and international funds with projects in Macau. His practice covers a vast number of issues, from the structuring of investments, the optimization of taxation, the creation of securities, the raising of finance and disposal strategy. Along the years Carlos has been retained by Hong Kong groups to advise on their Macau operations, having considerable exposure in the introduction of investors new to the Macau market. Carlos was also a lecturer at the University of Macau.