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Lektou

General Business Law

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : Macau SAR

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General Business Law - Macau SAR

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lektou advised Uetd Construction & Development State-Owned Capital Investment Operation on the issuance of CNY380 million in credit-enhanced notes at an interest rate of 3.40%.

Strengths

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  • The team are very accommodating and commercial in providing solutions to the client.

    General Business Law respondentGreater China Region

  • Lektou are distinguished by their responsiveness, knowledge, customer orientation, pragmatic approach to the engagement and client support.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Frederico Rato
    Frederico Rato

    Frederico Rato

    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.
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  • Pedro Cortés
    Pedro Cortés

    Pedro Cortés

    Pedro Cortés has considerable expertise in the general corporate, banking and gaming spaces. He possesses particular experience assisting clients with regulatory issues and acquisitions. He also actively participates in the negotiation of new gaming concession contracts in Macau.

    • He always makes a good impression. You can see he really has the knowledge, and it is really pleasant working with him.

      General Business Law respondentGreater China Region

    • Pedro is very responsive, highly knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

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  • Calvin Tinlop Chui
    Calvin Tinlop Chui

    Calvin Tinlop Chui

    Calvin Tinlop Chui is co-managing partner of Lektou. He counts major banks, investment firms and insurance companies as his clients, with expertise in bond insurance and capital increases as well as regulatory compliance mandates.

    • He has deep knowledge and rich experience in Macau bond deals and Macau trust laws.

      General Business Law respondentGreater China Region
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  • Helena Nazaré Valente
    Helena Nazaré Valente

    Helena Nazaré Valente

    Helena Nazaré Valente maintains a robust practice by assisting clients with capital market mandates. She ably advises clients on listings and regulatory issues.

    • I hold her in the highest regard.

      General Business Law respondentGreater China Region
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