General Business Law | Greater China Region

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.

MdME is a fast-expanding firm with a full-service offering across litigation, M&A, capital markets, financing and gaming, among other areas. Following a recent merger with DSL, the new MdME group has offices in Macau, Hong Kong and Lisbon. The group is noted for its skills in the corporate sphere, particularly with regards to the new gaming concessions in Macau. It has also been heavily involved in market entry, regulatory compliance, financing and business reorganisation for large businesses seeking to establish or grow a local presence. The law firm is also well-known for its work on a range of commercial disputes. It represents a portfolio of large domestic and international private corporations as well as government bodies.

Riquito Advogados possesses an excellent track record in IP litigation proceedings involving gaming companies in the Macau courts. The firm fields specialists in corporate/M&A, real estate and foreign investment, and is equally capable in dealing with dispute resolution relating to property and land concession issues. The team offers wide cross-border exposure advisinginternational companies investing in Macau and local companies investing overseas.

Manuela António – Lawyers and Notaries houses an established practice which provides high-quality services to local and foreign corporations and financial institutions operating in Macau. It is especially noted for its work in the gaming and financial services sectors and is also active in capital markets and other areas. The team frequently advises on matters in connection with term loans and securities and is well known for offering regulatory guidance on multi-jurisdictional issues. The team members at all levels are noted for their linguistic capabilities and many also offer international experience.

CFB Lawyers is reputed for its notable strength in commercial law, with a focus on corporate finance. The firm is heavily involved in domestic and cross-border transactions and well regarded for its representation of some of Macau's largest gaming concessionaires in matters related to bond issuances and bank guarantees. It also shows capabilities in advising on the sale and purchase of businesses and is able to answer complex questions related to compliance with Macau laws and regulations.

Sá Carneiro Pinheiro Torres & Associados (SCPT) is a robust firm which is active across a full spectrum of transactional and advisory matters on behalf of a number of domestic and international corporations. It is regularly instructed by clients in the property and gaming industries. In addition, the team is mandated by financial institutions in matters related to and associated with the granting of loan facilities.