Riquito Advogados is an independent Macanese law firm with offices in Macau and Portugal. The firm has a good relationship with Herbert Smith Freehills and has an association with Portuguese law firm AAA Advogados.

Focusses / specialisms

The firm is strong in corporate and contract law, M&A, re-financing, real estate, foreign investment and aviation, and has recently been developing its intellectual property and gaming practice. It is also well known for assisting in large and complex transactions and projects involving the leading conglomerates with interests in Macau SAR and in Portugal, being retained on a daily basis in major cross-border operations.

Key clients

Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)

During the research period, the firm continued to be occupied in the corporate, capital markets and restructuring areas.

The firm was active handling mandates regarding restructuring and concessions works for domestic and overseas companies. The capital markets team was also involved in share capital increase transactions. Active industry sectors include gaming, transportation, hospitality and real estate.

The firm expanded the team with the hiring of senior consultant Francisco Trigueiros da Cunha and consultant Kimberley Cheong.

Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)

Banking

“Incredibly talented problem solvers. I have admired their work for years and we consider them an extension of our company because they act as part of our company and not external counsel. They live our problems and success and have been by our side the whole way.”

M&A

“Riquito is very bright, pragmatic and responsive.”

Restructuring

“Detailed. Familiarity with Macanese law. Creative thinking. Defends client’s interest in drafting of terms and documents.”

Bruno Almeida

“Bruno is simply brilliant as a person and a lawyer. He is the most impressive lawyer I ever saw under 40. Bruno is our head of counsel, and we consider him an extension of our team. Bruno is incredibly intelligent, highly ethical and the hardest-working lawyer I ever met. I strongly recommend Bruno Almeida.”

Daniel de Senna Fernandes

“Daniel is a rising star at Riquito Advogados. We have had the pleasure to work with him in the past few years and he has been an incredible support to us, and his colleagues work with us. I have no doubts Daniel will quickly rise in the ranks and be recognised for his personal and professional qualities. He is a protege of Bruno Almeida.”

João Nuno Riquito

“Very bright, pragmatic and responsive.”

“Competent, dedicated, client-orientated, creative thinking in solving problems.”