Lektou is proudly official sponsor of the 929 Challenge, a dynamic startup competition designed to enhance business and trade exchanges between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. Our Calvin Chui highlighted on the side of the press conference our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration across borders. The 5th edition of the 929 Challenge will bring together
Our Managing Partner, Pedro Cortés, will be speaking at the ACAMS 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐮 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! In his session, he will explore innovative strategies for enhancing compliance in the evolving landscape of financial crime prevention. Pedro will be joined by Dr.Sungyong Kang, Criminal Intelligence Officer at INTERPOL Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre, for a discussion on “Gambling Compliance.” The
We are pleased to extend our warmest congratulations to now Doctor San Chi Chang on the successful completion of his PhD in Law. The conferment ceremony took place last Saturday, marking a significant milestone not only in Doctor Chang’s career but also for our firm, as he becomes the first member of our legal team
We’re beyond proud to announce that 𝗟𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗼𝘂 has won “Macau Law Firm of the Year” at the 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮-𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! Our Calvin Chui and 华海伦 Helena Nazaré Valente accepted the award in Singapore – looking sharp, smiling for the cameras, and definitely not rubbing it in to the rest of
The Executive Council of the Macau SAR Government has finalized discussions and approved the draft administrative regulation for the “2025 Economic development pecuniary contribution plan”. This plan, in place since 2008, provides financial support to both permanent and non-permanent Macau residents. The 2025 regulation introduces important updates, particularly regarding eligibility requirements. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲
Our Managing Partner, Pedro Cortés, was recently invited to speak to the CNN Portugal “Exclusivo” program in connection with a developing case that has raised legal questions relating to a player claim against a licensed operator in Portugal. During the segment, Pedro provided legal insight into the potential implications of such incidents, focusing on the
Lektou had the honor of being the lunch sponsor at the prestigious Chambers Hong Kong Forum 2025 (May 21). It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with leading legal minds, discuss industry trends, and celebrate innovation in the profession. Our team was represented by Pedro Cortés, 华海伦 Helena Nazaré Valente, João Carronda Rodrigues, Carla Veiga
We had the pleasure of hosting a brilliant group of JD and LLM students from the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada-Las Vegas for an enriching day of discussions on gaming law and legal practice. In the morning, our Managing Partner, Pedro Cortés, together with António Lobo Vilela, both Alumni of the
We’re thrilled (and still slightly in disbelief) to share that 𝗟𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗼𝘂 brought home the 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Business Awards of Macau, under the 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 category! The ceremony took place in the grandest of ballrooms at Studio City Macau, with enough lights, cameras, and applause to make even the most seasoned litigator
Portugal’s gambling landscape is evolving faster than a roulette wheel on a Saturday night. From the rise of online platforms to the regulation of esports betting, the legal framework is keeping pace with the industry’s dynamic nature. In the latest Lexology In-Depth guide, esteemed Pedro Cortés and Luis Portela de Carvalho provide a comprehensive overview