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Aviation | Brazil: Industries & Sectors

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Aviation includes finance, regulatory and litigation matters. Finance concentrates on the advice to manufacturers, purchasers and investors (such as hedge and private equity funds) on the sale, leasing and acquisition of portfolios of aircraft. Also includes the 2001 UNIDROIT Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment, or Cape Town Convention, which relates to the electronic registration of aircraft interests. The Aviation Litigation table covers traditional accident defence litigation, including advising aviation insurers on coverage and other issues, as well as product liability claims and general commercial disputes affecting the aviation industry.

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Band 1

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    Bernardi & Schnapp Advogados
    Aviation
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Bernardi & Schnapp Advogados maintains a top position in the rankings due to its impressive track record in the full spectrum of aviation matters and its high regard within the aviation market. The firm has top-notch capabilities assisting major companies in the aeronautical industry with regulatory, financing and contractual matters. It also boasts outstanding expertise representing clients in judicial disputes, from accidents to airline passenger complaints.
  2. Machado Meyer
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    Machado Meyer
    Aviation
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice is a full-service firm with a wealth of expertise advising on complex aviation financing mandates. With prominent offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, the firm is regularly instructed by prominent banks and airlines to assist with the drafting and negotiation of aircraft sale and purchase agreements, the negotiation of lease agreements and the structuring of financing transactions. The team is also well placed to advise clients on regulatory matters, including compliance with the regulations of the Brazilian National Aviation Agency (ANAC).
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Band 2

  1. DDSA - De Luca, Derenusson, Schuttoff Advogados
    2
    DDSA - De Luca, Derenusson, Schuttoff Advogados
    Aviation
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    DDSA - De Luca, Derenusson, Schuttoff Advogados remains in the top band on account of its continuing excellence in the aviation industry. The team has particular expertise in advising clients on financing mandates, including the sale and purchase of aircraft, as well as assisting them with the drafting and negotiation of time-sharing and leasing agreements. Additionally, the firm has been advising clients in regulatory matters before the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC).
  2. Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    2
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Aviation
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Pinheiro Neto enjoys a significant reputation in the aviation sector. While clients praise its outstanding financing activity, the firm's multidisciplinary approach is also much admired. The most important airlines, banks and financial institutions frequently rely on the team for a range of complex mandates, including the leasing, sale and acquisition of aircraft. Pinheiro Neto also stands out for its regulatory practice representing clients before the Brazilian aviation watchdog ANAC.
  3. Veirano Advogados
    2
    Veirano Advogados
    Aviation
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Veirano Advogados is a full-service firm advising companies in the aviation sector, as well as financial institutions, on a range of financing matters. The team has particular expertise in assisting clients with the sale and acquisition of aircraft, as well as with the restructuring of aircraft lease agreements. The firm's aviation practice is based in Rio de Janeiro, but the team also counts on the firm's strong São Paulo hub.
  4. Costa, Albino & Rocha Sociedade de Advogados (CAR)
    Aviation
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Di Ciero Advogados
    Aviation
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    asbz
    Aviation
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    ASBZ Advogados has an important aviation department that assists clients with a range of contentious mandates. The team remains active representing well-known international airlines in administrative appeals against decisions issued by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), and in baggage and consumer-related claims. It boasts additional capabilities advising airlines on regulatory matters.
  2. Basch & Rameh
    Aviation
    2024 | Band 3
  3. Montgomery & Associados
    Aviation
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Demarest Advogados
    4
    Demarest Advogados
    Aviation
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Demarest Advogados is a full-service firm with an aviation department able to handle restructuring and transactional issues, including M&A deals. It further offers experience in regulatory matters, as well as administrative proceedings before the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). The team is also able to act on dispute resolution mandates and advise on bidding processes relating to airport infrastructure projects.
  2. Goulart Penteado Advogados
    4
    Goulart Penteado Advogados
    Aviation
    2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
    Goulart Penteado Advogados offers legal counsel in the aviation industry, particularly in relation to judicial and administrative matters involving cargo and passenger air transport that are underway before all Brazilian courts as well as other authorities and regulatory bodies.
  3. Mattos Filho
    4
    Mattos Filho
    Aviation
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Mattos Filho assists well-known airline companies with a range of financing mandates, including the drafting and negotiation of sale, purchase and lease agreements. The team has additional expertise advising clients on regulatory matters.