We are excited to announce that our firm has been shortlisted for Macau Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2025! This prestigious recognition comes after extensive research for the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide and Greater China Region Guide 2025. The annual event celebrates the region’s top
We are pleased to share that our partner, Helena Nazaré Valente, has contributed to the DLA Piper / APAC Employment Law Forecast 2025 with the Macau chapter that summarizes the ongoing evolution of employment laws in Macau, reflecting the government’s commitment to adapting labor standards to contemporary needs. Thank you to DLA for the opportunity. Read
Our Calvin Chui, Vanessa Wong and Alex Chu have contributed to the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) on Insurance and Reinsurance Laws and Regulations in Macau. In their overview, Calvin, Vanessa and Alex analyze key regulatory frameworks, the establishment of insurance companies, and the rights of insured parties. They examine the role of the Monetary
Our Calvin Chui, shares valuable insights on the ongoing reform of Macau’s Public Procurement Law in his article on Lexology. Key changes discussed in the article include: • Establishing clear procurement principles. • Standardizing procurement procedures. • Increasing oversight for high-value contracts. The introduction of competitive negotiation and centralized procurement aligns with international best practices.
We’re pleased to share an article by our Co-Managing Partner, Calvin Chui, published on Lexology. Titled “Macau’s New Eviction Proceedings Reform: Key Changes and Legal Implications”, the article discusses Law No. 19/2024, which will reform eviction proceedings in Macau, effective March 1, 2025. Key changes include requiring a minimum of three months’ rent arrears for
We’re pleased to share an article by our Managing Partner, Pedro Cortés, published on Lexology. In “Time for Change – Transitioning the Portuguese Land-Based Casino Gaming Model from Concession to Licensing,” Pedro explores why Portugal’s gaming industry needs a strategic shift. The current concession-based system is due for reform. A licensing framework would drive greater
Our Pedro Cortés and Luís Rôlo have contributed with an insightful article to the 2025 Chambers and Partners TMT Global Practice Guide. The comprehensive analysis covers the evolving legal landscape of Macau’s TMT sector, with a strong emphasis on the critical importance of compliance with data protection and cybersecurity regulations. In addition, the article identifies
We are pleased to share that 李煥江Lei Wun Kong and San Chi Chang have officially received from the Secretary for Justice of Macau SAR their mediator certificates for the 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮. As 李煥江Lei Wun Kong highlighted, this marks a significant step toward 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 across the
We are thrilled to announce that Lektou Partners’ esteemed colleagues, 李煥江Lei Wun Kong, San Chi Chang, and Calvin Chui, have been successfully appointed to the new roster of arbitrators for the Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration (SCIA). Established in 1983, SCIA holds a unique position as the first arbitration institution established after China’s reform and
We are thrilled to announce that our Pedro Cortés will be attending the 8th International Bar Association Asia Pacific Regional Forum Biennial Conference in Hong Kong from February 19-21! This year’s conference theme, “Vibrant Asia – Land of Opportunity and Promise,” will cover a wide range of legal topics pertinent to the Asia Pacific region.