Ranking tables

General Business Law | Global

Macau SAR

The General Business Law rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Macau SAR.

Rankings overview for Departments

2

Band 2

  1. Manuela António – Lawyers and Notaries
3

Band 3

  1. C&C Lawyers & Notaries
  2. FCLaw Lawyers & Private Notaries
  3. Henrique Saldanha, A&N - Lawyers and Notaries
  4. Luís Cavaleiro de Ferreira, Ricardo Silva & Associados
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Frederico Rato
    Frederico Rato Lektou22 Years Ranked
  2. Leonel AlvesLeonel Alves
E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Gabriel TongSTA Advogados
  2. Jorge Neto ValenteJNV – Lawyers and Notaries
  3. Manuela AntónioManuela António – Lawyers and Notaries
1

Band 1

  1. Carlos Simões
    Carlos Simões MdME14 Years Ranked
  2. João Nuno Riquito
    João Nuno Riquito Riquito Advogados16 Years Ranked
  3. Pedro Cortés
    Pedro Cortés Lektou11 Years Ranked
  4. Rui Pinto Proenca
    Rui Pinto Proenca MdME10 Years Ranked
  5. Henrique SaldanhaHenrique Saldanha, A&N - Lawyers and Notaries
  6. Pedro BrancoJNV – Lawyers and Notaries
2

Band 2

  1. Francisco Leitão
    Francisco Leitão MdME7 Years Ranked
  2. Julia Herold
    Julia Herold MdME13 Years Ranked
  3. Rui Filipe Oliveira
    Rui Filipe Oliveira MdME13 Years Ranked
  4. Álvaro RodriguesC&C Lawyers & Notaries
  5. Hugo Ribeiro CoutoManuela António – Lawyers and Notaries
  6. Luís Cavaleiro de FerreiraLuís Cavaleiro de Ferreira, Ricardo Silva & Associados
  7. Rodrigo Mendia de CastroFCLaw Lawyers & Private Notaries
3

Band 3

  1. Carlos Eduardo Coelho
    Carlos Eduardo Coelho MdME5 Years Ranked
  2. David Silva Lopes
    David Silva Lopes MdME13 Years Ranked
  3. Gonçalo Pinheiro Torres Sá Carneiro Pinheiro Torres & Associados (SCPT)9 Years Ranked
  4. José Lupi
    José Lupi José Lupi & Associates2 Years Ranked
  5. Rita Martins
    Rita Martins MdME11 Years Ranked
  6. Bruno NunesBN Lawyers
  7. Hugo Maia BandeiraCFB Lawyers
  8. Jorge MenezesFCLaw Lawyers & Private Notaries
  9. Nuno Sardinha da MataC&C Lawyers & Notaries
  10. Rui SousaJNV – Lawyers and Notaries
U

Up and Coming

  1. Calvin Tinlop Chui Lektou1 Years Ranked
  2. Helena Nazaré Valente
    Helena Nazaré Valente Lektou3 Years Ranked
  3. Tiago AssunçãoManuela António – Lawyers and Notaries

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. 1
    Lektou
    General Business Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. MdME
    1
    MdME
    General Business Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked

    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.

  3. Riquito Advogados
    1
    Riquito Advogados
    General Business Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked

    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 advising international companies investing in Macau and local companies investing overseas.

  4. JNV – Lawyers and Notaries
    General Business Law
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Manuela António – Lawyers and Notaries
    General Business Law
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. C&C Lawyers & Notaries
    General Business Law
    2025 | Band 3
  2. FCLaw Lawyers & Private Notaries
    General Business Law
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Henrique Saldanha, A&N - Lawyers and Notaries
    General Business Law
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Luís Cavaleiro de Ferreira, Ricardo Silva & Associados
    General Business Law
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. 4
    Sá Carneiro Pinheiro Torres & Associados (SCPT)
    General Business Law
    2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. CFB Lawyers
    General Business Law
    2025 | Band 4