Riquito Advogados, with offices in Macau SAR and Portugal, offers a wide range of legal services across Europe and Asia. The firm's expertise spans corporate and contract law, M&A, real estate, intellectual property, foreign investment, litigation, aviation, and labour law. Leveraging its Macau headquarters, Riquito Advogados handles cross-border matters for both international investors in Macau and local businesses expanding abroad. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including listed companies, gaming operators, financial institutions, and public concessionaires. Known for managing complex transactions and disputes, Riquito Advogados has recently enhanced its IP and gaming practices to align with Macau's evolving market. The firm has also strengthened its labour and taxation capabilities to meet growing client needs, while continuing to handle significant IP litigation for gaming companies in Macau courts.
Client feedback
"Deep insight and knowledge of our business, enabling them to provide accurate and comprehensive legal advice." – Corporate and M&A
"The firm has the best corporate legal team in Macau. They are highly competent and extremely knowledgeable in business law, gaming law, contract law and IP law." – Dispute resolution
"High technical expertise and very reliable support." – Dispute resolution
Bruno Almeida
"He is wise and knowledgeable beyond his years. He is considered an extension of our team as head of legal, leading all legal efforts in Macau and abroad, overseeing everything from contracts to taxes and IP/patent law. He demonstrates energy, intelligence and impeccable character."
"He is highly reliable."
João Nuno Riquito
"João Nuno Riquito demonstrates strong ability in developing workable solutions."
Work highlights
Advising a major Macau-based multi-business holdings company on the reversion of casino assets to the Macau Government following the expiry of land-based casino concessions. The mandate includes structuring agreements between the company and its gaming subsidiary and handling major connected transactions under Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules. The $450 million matter demonstrates significant complexity due to its highly regulated nature and strict completion deadlines.
Advising a prominent Macau-based shareholder on the $340 million capital restructuring of a local airline company. The mandate involves preparing, negotiating and drafting restructuring documentation. The transaction carries complexity due to involvement of a state-owned enterprise counterparty and the need to navigate compliance requirements across different legal systems of Macau SAR and mainland China.
Advising a minority shareholder on the $110 million capital injection into Macau International Airport Company to support the airport's major expansion project. The work involves structuring and implementing the capital restructuring, including coordination of multiple investment rounds from both private shareholders and public funding sources. This represents a strategic infrastructure development for Macau's future growth.
