Lektou was pleased to participate in the launch press conference of the 6th 929 Challenge, held at the Macau Forum Complex on 5 June, represented by our Founding Partner, Frederico Rato. As a proud sponsor of this initiative, we are delighted to support a platform that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and meaningful connections between Chinese and
We are pleased to welcome Inês Duarte Silva to Lektou as an Associate in our Lisbon office. Inês joins us with experience in litigation and an international profile. As Lektou continues to expand its presence in Portugal, attracting talented professionals remains a key part of our strategy. We are confident that Inês will contribute meaningfully
Our Lai Ieng Ng and YUTING GU attended the Annual Meeting and Conference of the Association of Chinese Lawyers in Europe (ACLE), held in Milan on 28–29 May. This year’s conference, themed “Transformation and Synergy”, brought together legal professionals, business leaders, academics, and industry experts from across Europe and China to discuss developments in cross-border
Illegal gambling is no longer operating in the shadows — it is increasingly digital, accessible, and sophisticated. Our Managing Partner, Pedro Cortés, recently joined Portuguese state broadcaster RTP’s Sociedade Civil (Perigos do Jogo – The Dangers of Gambling) to discuss the challenges posed by illegal gambling platforms, the importance of effective regulation, and the evolving
Our Co-Managing Partner, Luís Portela de Carvalho, will be speaking at the Next.io Summit 2026, taking place in Valletta, Malta, on 27–28 May. Luís will feature in two key panels focusing on pivotal regulatory and market trends across global gaming: Regulated vs. Unregulated – 27 May, 15:20 (David Bruce Hall) This session analyzes the grey
Our Luís Portela de Carvalho, will be participating in the IMGL 2026 Spring Conference, taking place from 29 April to 1 May 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, Arlington, Virginia. Recognized as a leading global forum for gaming law, the conference brings together leading practitioners, regulators, and industry experts to discuss key developments shaping the
Our Pedro Cortés has shared his views with Journal Tribuna de Macau on the recent Chief Executive’s visit to Portugal and Spain. He described the visit as one that brings together history, reinforces connections, and sets the stage for future opportunities in an increasingly dynamic global landscape. He also highlighted Macau’s unique role as a
Our gaming practice team lead by Pedro Cortés and Luís Portela de Carvalho advised international gaming and entertainment group Barrière on the public tender for the exclusive gaming concession in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. The operation is set to be initiated on 1 May 2026. The cross-border team of professionals from Portugal and Macau included,
The Lektou 2026 Summer Internship Program is now open — and before you ask, yes, this is the kind of internship where you actually do legal work. We are welcoming undergraduate and master’s students in law to join our Macau office. This is an opportunity to step outside the comfort of lectures and into the
We are delighted to welcome two new colleagues to our Portuguese firm (Porto office): • Margarida Sampaio, who joins as Partner and will lead our Labour practice • Cláudia Neves, who joins as Associate, working in Labour and Corporate Margarida brings with her a strong track record, sharp judgment, and the kind of experience that strengthens a