PORTUGAL Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Pedro Cortés and Luís Portela de Carvalho Lektou
Lektou was founded in 1985 and was formerly known as Rato, Ling, Lei & Cortés – Advogados e Notários. It has established itself as a leading full business law firm in Macau, with additional offices in Hengqin and Shenzhen (China), and Lisbon and Oporto (Portugal), under Lektou-Cortés, SP, RL. Lektou is dedicated to excellence in legal services, emphasising profession- alism, integrity, multiculturalism and innovation to create value for clients while striving to find the best
solutions. In the dynamic field of gaming law, Lektou stands out as a trusted adviser with extensive experi- ence in gaming-related transactions, regulatory com- pliance, licensing for operators and suppliers, and all facets of the gaming industry. Over the years, the firm has honed its specialisation, ensuring that clients benefit from insights and strategies that reflect the unique challenges and opportunities in both Macau and Portugal.
Authors
Pedro Cortés began his legal career at Lektou in 2003 and currently serves as managing partner. He has extensive experience in gaming, corporate law, M&A, capital markets, and banking and finance, delivering
Luís Portela de Carvalho is a partner at Lektou, specialising in gaming, media, and entertainment law. With comprehensive expertise spanning all aspects of gaming law, he advises both Portuguese and international
strategic legal support to clients. He is admitted to practice in Macau, Portugal, Brazil (São Paulo), China (as a cross-border Macau lawyer), and East Timor, and he is ranked as Band 1 by Chambers and Partners. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his active memberships in organisations such as the IAGA, IMGL, HKIoD, IBA and CIArb. In academia, he shares his expertise as a guest lecturer in gaming and Macau law at Católica, Lisbon School of Law.
clients on complex regulatory and operational matters, leveraging his experience as former head of legal at one of the world’s largest gaming affiliates. Luís holds memberships with the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) and the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) and serves as invited lecturer at the Portuguese Catholic University. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences and academic institutions, sharing insights on gaming industry developments.
Lektou Avenida 5 de Outubro 142 1 Esq 1050-061 Lisbon Portugal Tel: +351 211 507 232 Email: mail@lektou.com Web: www.lektou.com
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