Our Luis Portela de Carvalho, Tânia Pinho, and Marta Botica Santos are featured in the September 2026 edition of IMGL Magazine with their latest article: “Could Europe’s Digital Services Act be used to curb promotion of black market gambling?”. The article explores whether the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) can effectively tackle unlicensed online gambling
We are pleased to announce that Lektou will be participating in the upcoming SBC Summit in Lisbon—widely recognized as “The Greatest Show in Gaming.” Our representatives on‑site will be Pedro Cortés , Luis Portela de Carvalho, Tânia Pinho ,Bernardo G., Marta Botica Santos. Held from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at Feira Internacional de
Is Portugal ready for a standalone gaming regulator? Our Pedro Cortés, Tânia Pinho, and Bernardo G. explore that question in a new article published on Lexology: Time for a Dedicated Gaming Regulator in Portugal? The Case for Institutional Reform. The article examines Portugal’s current gaming regulatory framework and makes the case that separating gaming supervision
Our Calvin Chui has contributed with an article for Lexology: Tax Benefits for Investment Funds under Macau’s 2026 Budget Law and the Finance Bureau’s New Application Guidelines. The article provides a detailed analysis of the three-tier tax incentive regime introduced under Article 26 of Macau’s 2026 Budget Law (Law No. 13/2025) and the Finance Bureau’s
Our Pedro Cortés has contributed a new article to Lexology examining Macau’s Third Five-Year Socioeconomic Development Plan for 2026–2030 and its implications for the gaming industry and Macau’s wider economic landscape. As Macau moves beyond post-pandemic recovery and into a new phase of economic transformation, the Plan provides a clear indication of the Government’s priorities
Our Partner Margarida Sampaio has contributed with an article to Lexology, titled “The Strange Case of the GPS and the Lost Lawsuit – When Being Right Isn’t Enough”. The article analyzes the recent judgment of the Lisbon Intermediate Court of Appeal dated 17 June 2026 (Case No. 2266/25.4T8TVD.L1-4), concerning an employer’s use of vehicle GPS
From Macau to the World. We are proud to share that Lektou Portugal has been featured in Mais Magazine, highlighting our firm’s international platform and the connection we have built between Asia and Europe. In the interview, our partners Lai Ieng Ng and Margarida Sampaio discuss how Lektou supports clients with cross-border investment, regulatory, and
Our Luís Rôlo has published the Macau – employment guidance notes, which defines comprehensive data privacy compliance obligations governing employers within Macau’s employment context. Key highlights include: • Macau’s core legal framework for employment-related data processing • PDPB authorizations and compliance exemptions for HR data • Rules for recruitment records, personnel files and sensitive employee
Our Pedro Cortés, Luís Portela de Carvalho, and Cláudia de Azevedo Neves have contributed to the Portugal Chapter of the Chambers and Partners Information Technology Global Practice Guide 2026. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of Portugal’s evolving legal and regulatory framework in the technology sector, with in-depth analysis of key areas including E-Commerce, Artificial
Our partner Helena Nazaré Valente has authored the Macau chapter for the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) – Corporate Immigration Laws and Regulations 2026. This comprehensive chapter offers structured, practical analysis of Macau’s corporate immigration legal framework, covering core administrative authorities, visa rules for business visitors, employer compliance obligations and penalties for unlawful employment. The