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
Our Luís Rôlo has contributed to an article for OneTrust DataGuidance. This article offers a comprehensive overview of the legal and regulatory framework governing employee data protection in Macau. The primary legislation is the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA, Law No. 8/2005), which outlines the rights of employees and the obligations of employers concerning the
We are pleased to share that our 华海伦 Helena Nazaré Valente and Lai Ieng Ng have authored an article on Lexology regarding the significant amendments to Portugal’s immigration laws, approved on July 16, 2025. These reforms represent a major shift in how Portugal manages entry, residency, and family reunification for foreign nationals. The approved amendments to Law