Abreu Advogados’ transport practice combines deep expertise in aviation and public law, making it a key adviser for aircraft leasing matters. Praised for being ‘extremely effective and efficient’, the team regularly acts for financiers, leasing companies, and financial institutions in a wide range of matters, from corporate and financing deals to litigation. Nuno Luís Sapateiro, a name to note for aviation and insurance matters, Guilherme Santos Silva, a respected commercial litigator and arbitrator, and Pedro Alves Da Silva, who shines in M&A and investments in the transport sector, jointly lead the team. João Marques De Almeida joined the team from APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L. to further enhance the firm’s aviation capabilities.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team is very prompt with their responses.'
  • 'The lawyers are extremely effective and efficient.'
  • 'Nuno Sapateiro - very expert advice, to the point, responsive.'

Key clients

  • Alsa/NEXCONTINENTAL
  • Aviation Capital Group
  • Embraer Portugal., S.A.
  • Expeditors Portugal Transitários, Lda. (Expeditors Washington Inc)
  • Loomis
  • National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel
  • Nordic Aviation Leasing Nine Pte Ltd
  • Ogma – Indústria Aeronáutica De Portugal, S.A.
  • Patentes Talgo Slu
  • Prio Group
  • Tokyo Gas
  • Yildirim Group

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nuno Luís Sapateiro, Guilherme Santos Silva, Pedro Alves da Silva

Other key lawyers

João Marques de Almeida, Benedita Marques Pombo