As the Investment Funds Law (Law No. 11/2025) officially entered into force on 1 January 2026, our Calvin Tinlop Chui has published the Macau Investment Funds Law Series. The series analyses the impacts and core regulatory highlights of the new law on Macau’s investment funds market. This is the first part of the series, focusing
Our Pedro Cortés is featured in Asia Business Law Journal latest article on online gambling regulation and enforcement. He discussed Macau’s ban on online gambling, emphasized the need for due diligence and monitoring by technology platforms, banks and e-wallet providers, noted cross-jurisdictional enforcement challenges, and shared insights on the future regulation of emerging technologies. 📖
Our Calvin Chui has contributed the Macau SAR chapter to the newly released Chambers and Partners Investment Funds 2026 Global Practice Guide. The comprehensive guide dives into the legal and regulatory framework governing investment funds in Macau, offering valuable clarity for fund managers and international investors. Key Insights from the Guide Include: 🔹 Legal &
We are pleased to share that our 华海伦 Helena Nazaré Valente and Marta Mourão have authored the Macau chapter for the 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Their expert contribution provides essential analysis on the arbitration legal framework, procedural rules, and recent developments in Macau, serving as a key resource for handling cross-border disputes.
Our Pedro Cortés has authored the Macau chapter for the prestigious International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) – Gambling 2026. This comprehensive chapter provides essential analysis on Macau’s intricate gaming legal framework, covering the roles of key regulators like the DICJ, the administrative concession system for casinos, and important updates, including the 2022 concession re-tendering and
Our Calvin Chui has contributed with an article on Lexology (bilingual) discussing the Four New AMCM Circulars on Fund Regulation in Macau, effective 1 January 2026. These new regulations encompass: -Private Placement Requirements -Valuation Rules for Public Funds -Standards for Money Market and Index Funds -Management Companies’ Own Fund Requirements The updates are designed to
Our Frederico Rato, Pedro Cortés and Calvin Chui — have authored the Macau SAR, China chapter for Chambers and Partners 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Their contribution provides an authoritative and practical analysis of the current legal and regulatory environment for banking and finance in Macau, offering critical guidance for financial institutions, investors, and corporations.
Our Calvin Chui and Carla Veiga, have authored the Macau Chapter in the prestigious Chambers and Partners 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Key insights from their contribution include: • 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘂’𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: The chapter details the primary laws governing insolvency—the Macau Commercial Code, Civil Code, and Civil Procedure Code—and explain the conventional differentiation between
Our Pedro Cortés has contributed to the Chambers and Partners 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘂 𝗦𝗔𝗥, 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮.. Pedro’s chapter explores key developments shaping Macau’s gaming sector, from enhanced compliance standards and legislative reforms to the integration of cutting-edge technologies like RFID-enabled chip tracking. His expertise offers invaluable guidance for operators, regulators, and
We’re pleased to share that our Pedro Cortés and Luis Portela de Carvalho, have contributed to the Chambers and Partners 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹. Their chapter provides an in-depth analysis of Portugal’s gaming and betting regulations, market performance, and upcoming trends shaping the sector. From online gaming frameworks to responsible gambling