JNV – Lawyers and Notaries is a longstanding advisor for large commercial banks in Macau, its client roster also features large global banks which it advises on financings, asset acquisition, and corporate matters.  The team has a strong presence in the gaming industry, and has done since the industry took off in Macau in 2002, advising major gaming operators in Macau. The team is jointly lead by Pedro Branco who handles banking, gaming and employment matters, Jorge Neto Valente who is a key contact for gaming law regulatory advice and day to day advice on gaming operations, and Rui Sousa who is recommended for public sector advice and public tenders, as well as matters connected to mortgages and land concessions.

MdME has further strengthened and increased in size following its merger with one of Macau’s most reputed law firms DSL Lawyers in September 2023, and stands out for its involvement in precedent setting transactions in Macau in a range of sectors, including those in project finance and capital markets. The firm operates a full service, and is ‘able to cover client needs from commercial, regulatory, and contentious angles.’ Rui Pinto Proença is a key name to note for corporate and M&A mandates. On the contentious side, Francisco Leitão is a qualified international arbitrator and heads the dispute resolution team. José Leitão is well versed in public tenders and claims against government bodies as well as being ‘especially adept at advising on regulatory and commercial matters.’ Jacinto Wong is especially proficient in cross-border financing, and in real estate transactions.

José Lupi & Associates stood out for its 'excellent understanding of European and multinational clients' as well as its 'pragmatic approach'. It houses a dedicated litigation department, and counts Chinese and international state-owned and private clients, as well as investment funds, across a broad range of industries among its key roster of clients. José Lupi regularly advises international and PRC private and state-owned companies in their cross-border investment into Macau and Latin America.

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.

The practice at Manuela António - Lawyers and Notaries has core strengths in the gaming and financial services sectors, and is particularly experienced in handling regulatory work for clients in the financial services sector. A notable figure in the team is founding partner Manuela António, who is accomplished in Macau for public tender within the gaming industry, with additional capability in matters relating to real estate and construction, banking and finance, and public and administrative law. Other key names to note include Tiago Assunção, who acts for both borrowers and lenders on corporate and financial matters, and Hugo Couto, who excels in commercial litigation.

Riquito Advogados regularly handles a broad range of inbound and outbound transactions, and its client roster features listed companies in USA, Hong Kong and Portugal, gaming companies, national and foreign banks and other financial institutions, and public concessionaires. It’s recent caseloads include a number of matters in the gaming industry, spanning financing and refinancing work, restructuring mandates, and patent litigation. Managing partner João Nuno Riquito assists with major projects and transactions, and is supported by Bruno Almeida  who is also recommended for civil and commercial litigation.