General Business Law
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : Macau SAR
Band 2
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+853 2856 2322Chambers Review
The long-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. The firm is regularly engaged by major banks such as the Bank of China, MUFG and Luso International Banking.
Work Highlights
- Lektou acted for Wynn Macau in the issuance of USD600 million worth of convertible bonds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lektou has garnered a very strong reputation in the Macau legal sector."
"Lektou is a comprehensive law firm with lawyers in different areas of practice offering a wide range of services to clients."
"Lektou has garnered a very strong reputation in the Macau legal sector."
"Lektou is a comprehensive law firm with lawyers in different areas of practice offering a wide range of services to clients."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Frederico is very experienced and well known in the industry."
Pedro Cortés has considerable expertise in the general corporate, banking and gaming space. He possesses particular experience assisting clients on regulatory issues and acquisitions. He also actively participates in the negotiation of the new gaming concession contract in Macau.
"Pedro's client service, level of sophistication and commercial awareness are of the highest level available on the market."
"Pedro is very helpful and responsive and has in-depth knowledge of his practice area."
Helena Nazaré Valente maintains a robust practice by assisting clients with capital market mandates. She ably advises clients on regulatory issues and listings.
"Helena is very responsive to matters and is able to provide practical and concise solutions to the issues discovered."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lektou
Macau SAR