The ‘outstanding team of attorneys’ at ASBZ Advogados is often sought out by airlines and foreign carriers in relation to the litany of matters arising from the setting up and maintaining of operations in Brazil. The group is particularly adept at handling contentious aviation matters – with a special focus on tax, labour, environmental and passenger claims – and showcases extensive experience in proceedings before the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency. Aviation expert Guilherme Amaral jointly heads up the practice with ‘skilled litigator’ Thiago Carvalho, and associates Priscilla Zanetti and Renan Melo, a contact for administrative issues involving the civil aviation industry.
Testimonials
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‘This is an outstanding team of attorneys. They understand the client's specific needs. They are extremely aware of the market realities. They are proactive and always recommend innovative solutions.’
‘Thiago Carvalho is a very skilled litigator.'
Key clients
- United Airlines
- Société Air France
Work highlights
- Acted for IATA – International Air Transport Association in a judicial claim to revoke or invalidate the environmental preservation tax created by Guarulhos’ Municipal Law No. 8,014/2022.
- Advised JURCAIB on the bill of law (PLV n. 5/2022) that imposed the duty for “free” transportation of luggage on domestic and international flights.