
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.
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

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nuno Luís Sapateiro, Guilherme Santos Silva, Pedro Alves da Silva