Even with a slight delay, we are thrilled to announce that 𝗟𝗲𝗸𝘁𝗼𝘂 has once again been ranked as a 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭 firm in 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘄: 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗮𝘂 𝗦𝗔𝗥 in the recently released Chambers and Partners 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲. This prestigious recognition marks our 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 in the rankings and, especially, our enduring
We are delighted to announce that our Pedro Cortés Cortes and 华海伦 Helena Nazaré Valente have been recognised in the Lexology Index : 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 as leading global practitioners. The report highlights their experience in advising clients across the banking and fintech sector, including on regulatory compliance, digital currencies, blockchain solutions, data protection,
We are pleased to share that our lawyers 李煥江Lei Wun Kong and San Chi Chang have been included in the official list of 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐮 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚. This acknowledgment reflects their professional expertise and commitment to facilitating dispute resolution. Their inclusion supports the development of cross-border legal services in the region
We are pleased to share that our 李煥江Lei Wun Kong , San Chi Chang, and Calvin Chui have been included in the 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮. This is a significant step for the integrated development of the Greater Bay Area’s legal services, providing businesses with a trusted mechanism for resolving disputes.
We are pleased to share that our 华海伦 Helena Nazaré Valente and Marta Mourão have authored the Macau chapter for the 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗔𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Their expert contribution provides essential analysis on the arbitration legal framework, procedural rules, and recent developments in Macau, serving as a key resource for handling cross-border disputes.
Our Pedro Cortés has authored the Macau chapter for the prestigious International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) – Gambling 2026. This comprehensive chapter provides essential analysis on Macau’s intricate gaming legal framework, covering the roles of key regulators like the DICJ, the administrative concession system for casinos, and important updates, including the 2022 concession re-tendering and
In a recent contribution to Jornal Tribuna de Macau, our Frederico Rato reflected on the judicial year under Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, describing tenure as one defined by “𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻,” highlighting his use of “𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹” 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 to maintain stability during a period of leadership transition. For the full analysis in Portuguese, read the article here
We are proud to announce that our Managing Partner, Pedro Cortés, has been ranked in the Chambers and Partners 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮-𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 for 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴, reflecting his expertise and dedication to the gaming sector. Congratulations, Pedro! Your hard work is inspiring and reinforces our commitment to excellence at Lektou. Check out the full rankings
Our Calvin Chui has contributed with an article on Lexology (bilingual) discussing the Four New AMCM Circulars on Fund Regulation in Macau, effective 1 January 2026. These new regulations encompass: -Private Placement Requirements -Valuation Rules for Public Funds -Standards for Money Market and Index Funds -Management Companies’ Own Fund Requirements The updates are designed to
Our Frederico Rato, Pedro Cortés and Calvin Chui — have authored the Macau SAR, China chapter for Chambers and Partners 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Their contribution provides an authoritative and practical analysis of the current legal and regulatory environment for banking and finance in Macau, offering critical guidance for financial institutions, investors, and corporations.