Mattos Filho‘s São Paulo-based aviation practice leverages the firm’s regulatory and transactional expertise to advise both domestic and international airlines. Operating within the infrastructure and energy group, aviation matters are frequently led by insurance specialists working in close collaboration with experts in aviation law. Thiago Fernandes Moreira has strong expertise in advising constructors and contractors on contractual matters related to aviation-sector projects. For specialised aviation law issues, Marcelle Fazzato Lopes Funari and Felipe Kotait Buchatsky are the key contacts, handling aircraft finance transactions and advising on contractual and regulatory aspects of aircraft operations, respectively.
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Key clients
- Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S.A.
- GOL Linhas Aéreas S.A.
- United Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Passaredo
- Air Jet Táxi Aéreo
- Aero Rio Táxi Aéreo Ltda.
- Omni Táxi Aéreo Ltda.
- Helicidade Heliporto Ltda.
- Aena
- Concessionária Aeroporto Rio de Janeiro (CARJ)
- Vinci Airports
Work highlights
Assisted Ad Hoc Group of Azul Bondholders with Azul’s restructuring, starting with the issuance of notes by Azul Secured Finance II LLP, through which the Ad Hoc Group provided $150m to Azul.
Assisted Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S.A. with general legal advice on regulatory matters before local and foreign authorities.
Assisted Concessionária Aeroporto Rio de Janeiro with discussions concerning the renegotiation to restructure its concession agreement.