Lektou

Rato Ling Lei & Cortés | Lektou is a Macau-based law firm with roots dating to the 1980s under the legacy of Gonçalves Pereira & Rato. The firm has offices in mainland China (Hengqin, Shenzhen) in partnership with Chinese firm Zhong Yin Law Firm and Fongs Law Firm of Hong Kong, and Portugal. The firm has also joined the global network the Miranda Alliance, which has offices in all Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions.

Highlights

The firm has a strong reputation in the equity capital markets, particularly with Hong Kong listings, and is also active in regulatory and gaming matters. Active practice areas include financial and corporate, gaming, M&A, capital markets, dispute resolution, real estate, IT, insurance and regulatory.

In the past year, the firm has been active in banking and finance and capital markets, often advising regulators and issuers in relation to bond note issuance, green bond and regulatory developments. Recent highlight of transactions including advised Wynn Macau Limited Issuance of $600 million convertible bonds due in 2029 and assisted Micro Connect (Macao) Financial Assets Exchange Co. Ltd. in applying for the Financial License Application with the Macau Monetary Authority.

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include CEM – Companhia de Electricidade de Macau, S.A., Companhia do Aeroporto de Macau, S.A., Wynn Resort Macau, and Macau Monetary Authority.