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Lektou

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Lektou handles a broad mix of corporate and M&A, banking and financing, capital markets and tax matters. Founding partner Frederico Rato is highly recommended for corporate and commercial matters. The team acts for local subsidiaries of foreign companies, but also count international corporations among its large client base. It is particularly strong in the financial services industry, and works on the structuring of various financial transactions as well as advising on the offering and distribution of financial products. Managing partner Pedro Cortés is an expert in gaming law. Calvin Tinlop Chui who was made co-managing partner in 2024, and Helena Nazaré Valente are also notable names.

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Testimonials

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‘Pedro Cortes and his team proved to be very diligent and cautious.'
‘Pedro Cortes was very professional and always available.'
‘The team was very professional, knowledgeable and understanding of each request from the client and always available for what was needed. I truly enjoyed working with this firm.’
‘Carla Veiga was a great asset to our project. She was very knowledgeable and professional through out the entire process that took more than a year to complete.’

Key clients

Wynn Macau Limited
Huafa Investment Holding Company Limited and Zhuhai Huafa Group Co., Ltd.
Micro Connect (Macao) Financial Assets Exchange Co. Ltd.
China Taiping Life Insurance (Macau) Company Limited
Nam Yue (Group) Company Limited
Macau Jinqin International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd
Marriot International
Zhuhai Rural Commercial Bank Company Limited

Work highlights

Advised Wynn Macau Limited on the issuance of $600m convertible bonds due in 2029.
Advised the Bossini International Holdings Limited on the legality of extending to Macau shareholders the proposed 'Rights Issue'.
Advised the Zhuhai Huafa Group Co., Ltd on a joint listing on both the Macau and Luxembourg stock exchanges through the "One-Stop" listing service of MOX.