We are excited to announce that our very own Pedro Cortés and Luis Portela de Carvalho will be attending the ICE 2025 event in Barcelona from January 20-22. This is one of the largest international gaming events, bringing together industry leaders and innovators from around the globe. 𝗟𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Luis Portela
Our Managing Partner, Pedro Cortés, has been ranked in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific Rankings for Gaming and Gambling! This achievement reflects Pedro’s dedication to the gaming law practice and industry. His commitment to providing exceptional service to our Clients continues to drive our firm’s success. Congratulations, Pedro! We are proud to have you leading our
Our San Chi Chang and Calvin Chui have been appointed to the corporate bodies of the Choi’s Macau Educational and Cultural Foundation (Fundação Choi para a Educação e Cultura de Macau). Congratulations to Calvin Tinlop Chui, who has been appointed as a Member of the Executive Committee, and Chang San Chi, who joins as a Member
We are proud to share that Pedro Cortés has been recognized, once again, as a 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿 in the Lexology Index for Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR. This prestigious accolade reflects the extensive peer and client reviews that highight Pedro’s expertise and contributions to the gaming industry. Congratulations, Pedro, on this
We are proud to announce that our Senior Partners, 李煥江Lei Wun Kong and San Chi Chang, have been re-elected to prominent positions within the 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘂 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Chang San Chi will serve as a member of the 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 for another term, while Lei Wun Kong has been elected to the 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹.
Our Partner, Bernardo Leong, has contributed with an article titled “Bribery & Corruption Laws and Regulations 2025 – Macau” to Global Legal Group. In this comprehensive piece, Bernardo explores the legal framework surrounding bribery and corruption in Macau, highlighting key regulations, enforcement practices, and proposed reforms for the year ahead. Read the full article here.
Our Helena Nazaré Valente participated in the 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the 𝗙𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗞 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲, with our membership through the Portugal-Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHKCCI). 🌐 The forum featured an engaging program, including: • Business opportunity sessions focused on Hong
Our Pedro Cortés has contributed to the Chambers and Partners 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 for the 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘂 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿. This comprehensive guide offers the latest legal insights on: • Legal and regulatory developments • Land-based • Application requirements • Responsible gambling practices • AML legislation • Restrictions on advertising • Acquisitions and changes of
Our 华海伦 Helena Nazaré Valente participated in the Insurtech Insights Asia conference held in Hong Kong! This event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and investors to discuss the future of insurance technology. The event was a great opportunity to engage with top professionals, gain valuable insights, and explore new opportunities in the insurtech space. It
Our Portugal gaming practice team Pedro Cortés, Luis Portela de Carvalho, Tânia Pinho, and Pedro Freitas contributed to the Trends and Developments section of the Chambers and Partners 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 – 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿! This comprehensive guide offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of gaming law in Portugal, including: • Land-Based