Pinheiro Neto Advogados is a go-to choice for banking and financial services clients requiring expertise in aviation transactions such as leasing agreements, restructurings, and financings. With strong regulatory, transactional and corporate capabilities, the team is often involved in cross-border acquisitions and joint ventures, and showcases strength in insolvency proceedings, restructurings and emergency relief financings. On the regulatory front, the team frequently advises foreign investors on the Brazilian aviation landscape. Caroline Guazzelli Queiroz Gomes handles a myriad of transactional matters, including the financing, purchase, leasing and sale of aircraft. Associate Antonio de Paula Siqueira Filho advises on aviation matters involving corporate law.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Pinheiro Neto is one of the most traditional firms in aviation law in Brazil.'

  • ‘Caroline Guazelli Queiroz Gomes and Antonio de Paulo Siqueira Filho are excellent professionals, combining technique, efficiency and quality in providing services.'

Key clients

  • Citibank
  • Export-Import Bank of the United States
  • Lombard North Central Plc
  • Lease Corporation International
  • LATAM Airlines Group
  • Azul Linhas Aéreas
  • Itaú Unibanco
  • Bristow Group
  • Wilmington Trust Company
  • Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
  • Vmo Aircraft Leasing
  • Société Générale
  • Amazon
  • AMCK Aviation

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Other key lawyers

Caroline Guazzelli Queiroz Gomes, Antonio de Paula Siqueira Filho