Mr Fabio Falkenburger > Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados
Ed. Seculum II - Rua José Gonçalves de Oliveira, nº 116, 5th floor
Itaim Bibi
São Paulo
01453-050
Brazil
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Work Department

Aviation and shipping

Position

Partner

Career

Partner of the Infrastructure practice and Head of the Aviation practice. He is specialist in Aviation and Airport Law, as well as in financing operations in general. His work primarily consists in the structuring of purchase and sale operations, leasing and financing of aircraft, engines, vessels and other types of equipment. Provides legal assistance in concessions, financing and regulatory aspects related to airports. Has previous experience in legal assistance to several areas of knowledge, such as aviation, airport, banking, civil construction, sanitation and maritime.

Languages

Portuguese and English.

Memberships

Admitted to the Brazilian (OAB) and member of International Bar Association (IBA). Local coordinator of Aviation Working Group.

Education

Received his LL.B from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo. Post graduated in Financial Market Law from Insper.

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > Transport: Aviation

(Leading partners)

Fabio Falkenburger Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados

A reference firm in the field of aviation‘, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados has strong transactional and corporate law capabilities, and has played a prominent role in the restructuring of major airlines and their subsidiaries. In addition to major local airlines, the team’s client base also features other companies which are involved in the aviation sector, such as e-commerce clients, banks, and other investors. Regulatory issues involving drones are a key area of growth for the practice, which has been increasingly advising clients on operating drones and ensuring they are compliant with Brazilian law. Fabio Falkenburger, who specialises in aircraft purchases and sales, as well as leasing and financing matters, oversees the department. ‘Promising associateVitor Barbosa is well versed in the financing, leasing and sale of aircraft, and airport franchise matters.