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
We are pleased to announce the release of the latest chapter on Macau in Lexology’s Gambling Law Country Comparative Guide. This comprehensive guide offers an in-depth analysis of Macau’s legal framework governing gambling activities, including regulatory structures, licensing regimes, taxation, and compliance requirements. It serves as an essential resource for legal professionals, regulators, and stakeholders
We are thrilled to share the success of our exclusive conference series, “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗿𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 – 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀,” co-hosted by 𝗟𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗼𝘂 and 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 in Hong Kong, Taipei and Macau. These series of insightful events explored emerging investment opportunities in Portugal’s Golden Visa program and delved into strategic
In a recent article for Gambling Insider, our Pedro Cortés shares his insights on the evolving competition between Macau and the UAE in the Asian gaming sector. While Macau boasts a strong legacy, Pedro warns that the UAE’s rapid expansion and diverse gaming options could threaten its leadership. He emphasizes the need for innovation and
𝗟𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗼𝘂 is proud to be the 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗺 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 of the upcoming 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 (𝗧𝗜𝗣) on May 8, 2025, at 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮, 𝗠𝗚𝗠 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗶 in Macau, coinciding with G2E Asia. This exclusive event, co-hosted by key industry suppliers and operators alongside IAG, offers a fantastic opportunity for guests to connect in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. With
We’re excited to invite you to an exclusive conference series, “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝗿𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 – 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀,” taking place in 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 (𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮), 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗶 (𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰), 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘂 (𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲). This event offers critical insights into the latest developments, investment strategies, and expert perspectives to help you navigate
We’re happy (and slightly worried about his sleep schedule) to announce that our Managing Partner, Pedro Cortés, will be speaking yet again coming week – this time at the Dow Jones event that will take place on May 8th in Macau. Pedro will be joined by Sharon Chu, CAMS, CGSS in a fireside for key
Our Managing Partner Pedro Cortés, will be a speaker at the upcoming G2E Asia 2025 Conference that will take place from 7-9 May. Join Pedro on 9 May for the panel discussion, moderated by Daniela Guerreiro, “The Latest Compliance Issues Faced by Gaming Operators.” and also composed by Kok-Keng LAU and Luis Mesquita de Melo,
At Lektou, we have always believed that true innovation in the legal profession comes from combining deep legal expertise with the best that technology has to offer. It is with great pride that we share our partnership with Harvey, a pioneer in AI solutions for law firms. Over the past months, we have worked closely