Thrilled to share that 𝗟𝗘𝗞𝗧𝗢𝗨 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱, 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗜𝗙𝗟𝗥𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀! This recognition makes even the longest 200-page due diligence report feel worth it. Congratulations to our exceptional team of dealmakers and problem-solvers — you make “crushing it” look effortless, even when
We are delighted to announce that our team will be present at two of the industry’s most important gatherings this season: 🔹 SBC Summit Lisbon – where global leaders in sports betting and iGaming meet to shape the future of the industry. 🔹 International Masters of Gaming Law IMGL Autumn Conference 2025 – the premier
We are proud to announce that Lektou has been, once again, shortlisted for “Macao SAR Firm of the Year” at the prestigious asialaw Awards 2025! This nomination is a tremendous honour and, frankly, proof that all those late nights, countless cups of coffee, and endless debates over semicolons in contracts were worth it. It’s a
We are proud to announce that Lektou has established a scholarship at the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) to support outstanding undergraduate law students. Our Senior Partner San Chi Chang, represented the firm at the donation ceremony. This initiative highlights Lektou’s commitment to legal education and our strong belief in nurturing the next
We are pleased to announce that Rodrigo Sá Pereira has recently joined our Porto office as Associate. Rodrigo brings with him a strong background in Corporate, Commercial, and Mergers & Acquisitions. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, Rodrigo is well-equipped to support our Clients across diverse markets. We are confident that Rodrigo’s experience and skills will be
We are pleased to welcome Bernardo Guedes da Costa to our firm as a Consultant. Bernardo brings in a background across gaming and other sectors and valuable insights and expertise and will help us growing our practice. Welcome to the team, Bernardo, we are very excited to have you in our Porto office!
We’re thrilled to introduce our four talented interns joining us this summer: 🔹 𝗠𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗩𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗮 – Master’s student in Forensic Law & Arbitration at NOVA School of Law 🔹 𝗠𝗲𝗶 𝗞𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗴 – Master’s student in Economic Law at Renmin University of China 🔹 𝗜𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘂 – Third-year Law student
Our Calvin Chui Tinlop Chui, Vanessa Wong, and Jessica Yue have authored an in-depth analysis on Lexology, breaking down Macau’s newly enacted 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘄 (effective 1 September 2026). This landmark legislation replaces decades-old rules, introducing five procurement procedures and four core principles to enhance transparency, integrity, and efficiency in public spending. Key Highlights: 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
The Asia-Pacific region continues to be the world’s most dynamic and diverse market for regulated gambling and commercial gaming — with evolving laws, complex compliance requirements, and enormous potential for growth. In an article for Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guides, our Pedro Cortés explores key developments shaping the sector across Macau, the Philippines, Singapore,
Our Pedro Cortés has authored a new article for Lexology with an analysis of Macau’s gaming industry in the first half of 2025. As the world’s premier casino destination, Macau continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience post-pandemic, supported by policy initiatives, operator confidence, and a steady effort to attract international tourism. The article explores: Gross Gaming