About
Biography
Experience
Luis Portela de Carvalho is a Partner at Lektou since 2024, where he leads the Porto office. He has a strong background in gaming, media, and entertainment law, advising both Portuguese and international clients on complex regulatory and operational matters. Prior to joining Lektou, he served as Head of Legal and Acting Head of People at Clever Advertising from 2019 to 2023. He also worked as an Intellectual Property Consultant at Patentree from 2018 to 2019 and began his legal career as a Trainee Lawyer at PBL & Associados from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he is an invited lecturer at the Portuguese Catholic University and is a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law and the International Association of Gaming Advisors.
Specialty
Luis specializes in corporate law with a strong focus on gaming, media, and entertainment sectors. His expertise encompasses all aspects of gaming law, including regulatory and operational issues. He also has experience in intellectual property, technology, media, and communications law, advising clients on telecommunications, personal data, licensing, privacy, and cybersecurity. His role often involves handling cross-border advertising and promotional practices and providing legal consultancy in these dynamic industries.
Education
Luis Portela de Carvalho holds a Law Degree and a Master’s Degree from the Faculty of Law of the Portuguese Catholic University.
- Partner at Lektou since 2024, specializing in gaming, media, and entertainment law, advising Portuguese and international clients on complex regulatory and operational matters.
- Member of International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) and International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA), reflecting leadership in gaming law.
- Invited lecturer at Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Lisbon and Porto), contributing to legal education in Portugal.
- Speaker at international conferences, including the Rome 2024 session on cross-border advertising and promotional practices, demonstrating thought leadership in corporate and gaming law.
- Lektou awarded Outstanding Professional Service Institution at the 2024 Macau Bond Market Awards, with Luis Portela de Carvalho as a key partner at the firm during this recognition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luis Portela de Carvalho's current role?
Luis Portela de Carvalho is a Partner at Lektou since 2024, leading the Porto office.
In which sectors does Luis specialize?
A corporate lawyer with extensive M&A and transactional experience, he specializes in advising clients across gaming, media, and entertainment sectors in multiple jurisdictions.
What kind of legal advice does Luis provide?
He guides clients through corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex commercial arrangements across multiple jurisdictions. His advisory work encompasses corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, intellectual property strategy, and technology and media law, with specialized knowledge in gaming and entertainment industries.
What are Luis's educational qualifications?
He holds a Law Degree and a Master’s Degree from the Faculty of Law of the Portuguese Catholic University.
Is Luis involved in any professional associations?
Yes, he is a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) and the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA).
Does Luis participate in academic or conference activities?
Yes, he is an invited lecturer at Universidade Católica Portuguesa and a speaker at international conferences, including the SBC, IMGL, ICE, Next.io among many others.