General Business Law
Greater China Region Guide 2025 : Macau SAR
Band 1
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The well-established team at Lektou handles a mix of cross-border and domestic transactions, and is also involved in notable litigation matters. It is adept at handling M&A, and due diligence procedures in relation to the sale of businesses and shares. The team is also equipped to handle capital market matters, such as bond issuances. It regularly advises international companies, particularly those in the gaming sector, on investments and other business expansions into Macau.
Work Highlights
- Lektou advised Zhuhai Rural Commercial Bank Company on its issuance of CNY500 million unsecured green bonds on the Chongwa (Macao) Financial Asset Exchange.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are well-known in Macau and very reputable. We go to them for assistance on general commercial law and for gaming regulatory issues."
"Lektou hasin-depth knowledge of the rules coupled with a deep understanding of how the system works. Their lawyers are always available even on very short notice."
"They are well-known in Macau and very reputable. We go to them for assistance on general commercial law and for gaming regulatory issues."
"Lektou hasin-depth knowledge of the rules coupled with a deep understanding of how the system works. Their lawyers are always available even on very short notice."
Notable Practitioners
Frederico Rato offers longstanding experience in the Macau market. He has notable expertise assisting on a wide range of corporate and commercial mandates, including representing clients as Macau law counsel in listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Pedro Cortés has considerable expertise in the general corporate, banking and gaming spaces. He possesses particular experience assisting clients on regulatory issues and acquisitions. He also actively participates in the negotiation of new gaming concession contractsin Macau.
"Pedro handled the matter with readiness and knowledge."
"He is reliable, knowledgeable and easy to interact with, with a prompt way of addressing our issues. He is one of the local experts on gaming and commercial law."
Calvin Tinlop Chui is the co-managing partner of Lektou. He counts major banks, investment firms and insurance companies as his clients with expertise in bond insurance, capital increase as well as regulatory compliance mandates.
"Calvin is always available and quick to reply to our queries. He puts together an incredible team."
Helena Nazaré Valente maintains a robust practice by assisting clients with capital market mandates. She ably advises clients on listings and regulatory issues.
Ranked Lawyers at
Lektou
Macau SAR