Mattos Filho
Standing out for its strong transactional track record, Mattos Filho assists domestic and international airlines, air taxi companies, manufacturers, airport concessionaires and operators, as well as lessors, and banks in a host of aviation mandates. Deals involving the purchase and sale of aircraft is a key area of strength for the department, which is also engaged in lease and financing agreements, and debt restructuring. Drawing on its active interactions with regulators, including the Brazilian National Aviation Agency, the Department of Airspace Control and the Aeronautics Command, the group is also proficient in regulatory issues, compliance and administrative proceedings. Associates Marcelle Fazzato Lopes and Felipe Kotait handle aircraft finance deals, lease agreements and regulatory matters. Adriana Simões left the firm in June 2023.
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Key clients
- GOL Linhas Aéreas
- Helicidade Heliporto
- Air Jet Táxi Aéreo
Work highlights
- Advised GOL Linhas Aéreas on the negotiation of a service provision agreement for air cargo transport with Mercado Livre.
- Assisted Air Jet Táxi Aéreo in the sale of a 2002 Bombardier aircraft, model CL-600-2B16.
- Advised Helicidade Heliporto on the purchase and import of one Airbus H130 T2 helicopter.