Ranking tables
General Business Law | Greater China Region
Macau SAR
Rankings overview for Departments
Lektou 17 Years Ranked
MdME 16 Years Ranked
Riquito Advogados 17 Years Ranked- JNV – Lawyers and Notaries
Manuela António – Lawyers and Notaries 16 Years Ranked- C&C Lawyers & Notaries
FCLaw Lawyers & Private Notaries 10 Years Ranked- Henrique Saldanha, A&N - Lawyers and Notaries
- Luís Cavaleiro de Ferreira, Ricardo Silva & Associados
- CFB Lawyers
- Nuno Simões & Associados
- Sá Carneiro Pinheiro Torres & Associados (SCPT)
Carlos Simões MdME16 Years Ranked
Frederico Rato Lektou19 Years Ranked
Julia Herold MdME14 Years Ranked- Leonel AlvesLeonel Alves
- Rui CunhaC&C Lawyers & Notaries
Manuela António Manuela António – Lawyers and Notaries16 Years Ranked- Gabriel TongSTA Advogados
- Jorge Neto ValenteJNV – Lawyers and Notaries
João Nuno Riquito Riquito Advogados17 Years Ranked
Pedro Cortés Lektou12 Years Ranked
Rui Pinto Proença MdME12 Years Ranked- Henrique SaldanhaHenrique Saldanha, A&N - Lawyers and Notaries
- Pedro BrancoJNV – Lawyers and Notaries
Francisco Leitão MdME8 Years Ranked
Hugo Ribeiro Couto Manuela António – Lawyers and Notaries11 Years Ranked
Rodrigo Mendia de Castro FCLaw Lawyers & Private Notaries8 Years Ranked
Rui Filipe Oliveira MdME14 Years Ranked- Álvaro RodriguesC&C Lawyers & Notaries
- Luís Cavaleiro de FerreiraLuís Cavaleiro de Ferreira, Ricardo Silva & Associados
Bruno Almeida Riquito Advogados4 Years Ranked
Carlos Eduardo Coelho MdME6 Years Ranked- Miguel Quental FCLaw Lawyers & Private Notaries1 Years Ranked
Rita Martins MdME12 Years Ranked
Tirso Olazabal MdME1 Years Ranked- Bruno NunesBN Lawyers
- Hugo Maia BandeiraCFB Lawyers
- José LupiJosé Lupi & Associates
- Nuno Sardinha da MataC&C Lawyers & Notaries
- Nuno SimoesNuno Simões & Associados
- Rui SousaJNV – Lawyers and Notaries
- Victor CastroCFB Lawyers
- Gonçalo Neves LestroNuno Simões & Associados
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 LektouGeneral Business Law2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedThe 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.

1 MdMEGeneral Business Law2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedMdME is a fast-expanding firm with a full-service offering across litigation, M&A, capital markets, financing and gaming, among other areas, with offices in Macau, Hong Kong and Lisbon. The group is noted for its skills in the corporate sphere, particularly with regard 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.

1 Riquito AdvogadosGeneral Business Law2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedRiquito 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 advising international companies investing in Macau and local companies investing overseas.
Band 2

2 Manuela António – Lawyers and NotariesGeneral Business Law2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedManuela António – Lawyers and Notaries houses an established practice that 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.
Band 3

3 FCLaw Lawyers & Private NotariesGeneral Business Law2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedThe established general business law, notary and litigation practice at FCLaw Lawyers & Private Notaries is active across a comprehensive range of issues and maintains a close focus on the construction sector and on financial regulatory and taxation questions. It offers a significant capability in contentious matters, covering both commercial and criminal cases and incorporating a noteworthy readiness to act in both domestic and international arbitrations. Its clientele includes both private entities and public bodies.
- Luís Cavaleiro de Ferreira, Ricardo Silva & AssociadosGeneral Business Law2026 | Band 3



