LEKTOU Advogados e Notários, also known as Rato, Ling, Lei & Cortés - Advogados, is a distinguished law firm headquartered in Macau SAR, with additional offices in Hengqin and Shenzhen, China, as well as Lisbon and Porto, Portugal. Established in 1985, the firm has built a solid reputation for delivering comprehensive legal services across multiple jurisdictions. Its team of professionals is proficient in Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), English, Portuguese, French, Spanish, and Italian, enabling effective communication with a diverse clientele.
The firm's expertise spans various practice areas, including banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, labor and employment, investment funds, restructuring and insolvency, and private equity. LEKTOU has a strong presence in sectors such as aviation and shipping, banking and financial services, consumer goods and services, infrastructure, media and entertainment, real estate, technology, and telecommunications. Notably, the firm has been recognized for its work in the gaming industry, advising clients on regulatory issues, licensing, and compliance matters.
LEKTOU's commitment to excellence is reflected in its consistent recognition by esteemed legal directories. The firm has been ranked in the Chambers Greater China Region Guide for 15 consecutive years, underscoring its dedication to providing exceptional legal services. Additionally, LEKTOU's strategic partnerships, such as the collaboration with Zhong Yin Law Firm and Fongs Law Firm to establish the ZLF Law Office, demonstrate its proactive approach to serving clients in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. This joint venture, comprising approximately 2,000 lawyers across more than 30 cities in China, positions LEKTOU as a key player in facilitating cross-border legal solutions.
