Ranking tables
Gaming & Gambling | Global
Asia-Pacific Region
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Rui Pinto Proenca MdME10 Years Ranked- Jamie NettletonAddisons
- Kok Keng LauRajah & Tann Singapore LLP
Band 2
- Julian HoskinsSenet
- Ranjana AdhikariIndusLaw
Band 3
Hitoshi Ishihara Anderson Mori & Tomotsune2 Years Ranked
Pedro Cortés Lektou11 Years Ranked
Tomohiro Takagi Nishimura & Asahi4 Years Ranked- Brett BoonThomson Geer
- Daniel LovecekSenet
- George C H LinLin & Partners
- Marie Antonette B. QuiogueArden Consult
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Rui Pinto Proenca
MdME | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedRui Pinto Proenca heads the MdME gaming practice in Macau and is widely regarded as a leading figure on both the local and regional gaming and gambling scenes. He is highly respected for his in-depth knowledge of terrestrial casinos and the regulatory frameworks governing their operations. He and his firm are also active advising and representing clients and governments in emerging gaming jurisdictions across the wider Asia-Pacific region.
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Band 3
3 Hitoshi Ishihara
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedHitoshi Ishihara of Anderson Mori & Tomotsune is a highly skilled adviser on gaming and gambling matters, with particularly deep expertise in advising on integrated resort licensing issues.
Key sectorsArt and Entertainment|Leisure and Hospitality|Retail and Consumer|Sport|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)3 Pedro CortésLektou | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedPedro Cortes of Lektou in Macau has unique insight into the Macau-based casino and gambling industry, providing clients with advice on matters concerning tax obligations, business activities and real estate holdings.
3 Tomohiro Takagi
Nishimura & Asahi | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedTomohiro Takagi of Nishimura & Asahi in Tokyo is a noted commentator on the potential future development of pioneering integrated resorts in Japan. His work encompasses regulatory and compliance issues, as well as transactions and the management of intellectual property portfolios for players active in the gaming industry. He also regularly advises on issues relating to online gaming and e-sports.
Up and Coming
U Carlos CoelhoMdME | Gaming & Gambling2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedCarlos Coelho of MdME in Macau is an adept gaming and gambling law adviser who is equipped to assist clients with market entry and the introduction of novel products, as well as handling a range of regulatory and compliance enquiries.
Key sectorsInsurance