Aviation boutique firm Basch & Rameh is a key port of call for industry clients seeking assistance with financings, leasings, and the creation and registration of security interests. The team is also well-versed in regulatory issues concerning private and commercial aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft and helicopters. Dispute resolution also forms a part of the practice, which is also active in representing lessors in reorganisation proceedings. Renata Iezzi oversees the litigation arm of the department, while Marcela Correa is the go-to name for aircraft financings. Priscila Uliana handles cross-border deals and contract negotiations and Nicole Cunha primarily advises on asset finance transactions involving the aviation sector.

De Luca, Derenusson, Schuttoff Sociedade de Advogados stands out for its impressive track record in aviation finance, providing support to both domestic and multinational aviation companies and private individuals. The firm is also well placed to advise aviation clients on regulatory and litigation mandates. The team is led out of São Paulo by Ana Luisa Castro Cunha Derenusson, who brings extensive expertise across a broad range of aviation matters, including financing transactions, regulatory compliance, launching new airline ventures, and creating shared ownership structures. Arthur Costa Ventura Pintois and Milena Massa are noted for their expertise in aircraft financing, and contractual and regulatory matters. Maria Alice Vega Deucher is a name to note for civil litigation involving the aviation sector.

Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados has a well-regarded aviation practice, advising both domestic and international airlines on transactions, regulatory compliance, and litigation. The team is experienced in launching new airline operations in Brazil and frequently handles asset-based financing, leasing, and aircraft purchase and sale agreements. In recent years, the team has focused heavily on debt and fleet restructurings for airline clients and has provided critical support during crisis situations, including major incident management. Practice head Fabio Falkenburger, a specialist in airport and aviation law, advises on project financing, airport concessions, and regulatory matters, and is also well-versed in M&A, aircraft leasing and financing. Vitor Barbosa works closely with Falkenburger and focuses on aviation finance. Pedro Amim advises on a range of cross-border and domestic financing, leasing, and operational matters.

Costa, Albino & Rocha Sociedade de Advogados (CAR)’s aviation team is headed by insurance law expert Julio Costa, who is highly experienced in managing complex cases related to aviation accidents and crashes. The team provides advice to both domestic and international airlines and airports, with a strong focus on (re)insurance matters and crisis response during incidents. Its expertise spans a wide range of scenarios, including commercial aircraft, military, and helicopter crashes, as well as natural disasters impacting airport infrastructure, such as flooding.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados centres its practice on transactional and regulatory work for the aviation sector. The firm advises both domestic air carriers and international aviation companies on M&A, insolvency proceedings, joint ventures and financing transactions involving cross-border elements. Practice head Caroline Guazzelli Queiroz Gomes is sought out for her extensive experience in aircraft finance and leasing structures, and purchase and sale transactions. She is assisted by Antonio de Paula Siqueira Filho, who brings broad expertise in aviation finance.

Airline carriers, lessors, banks and other aviation stakeholders regularly turn to Veirano Advogados for assistance in sophisticated finance transactions. The team has strong expertise in commercial and corporate aircraft deals - often involving cross-border elements - and is well positioned to advise on regulatory frameworks and operational requirements. Practice head João Paulo Servera stands out for his expertise in financing transactions involving commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, offshore helicopters, and other aviation equipment. He is also highly experienced in commercial litigation, having represented clients in matters related to aircraft repossession and insolvency proceedings. Reginaldo Sorrenti acts for investors, banks and lessors in asset and project finance.

ASBZ Advogados fields a team of aviation litigation specialists, who are skilled at advising international and domestic airlines, charter companies, associations and service providers. The team's expertise encompasses administrative and judicial disputes related to consumer and passenger rights, regulatory compliance, aircraft financing, logistics and air cargo operations. The firm also has experience in handling regulatory and transactional issues for the aviation sector. The São Paulo team is co-led by aviation expert Guilherme Amaral, Thiago Carvalho, a name to note for regulatory matters and aviation claims, and Priscila Zanetti, who excels in aeronautical and consumer law disputes.

Demarest Advogados‘ aviation team focuses on transactional matters, primarily advising multinational and international banks, while also supporting airline carriers, manufacturers, and other aviation stakeholders. The São Paulo-based team is led by Gabriel Kuznietz, who regularly acts for airlines in cross-border corporate and M&A matters. Marcelo Guaranys oversees the practice in Brasília, focusing on regulatory matters involving the aviation sector. The team frequently handles cross-border mandates involving key jurisdictions such as the US, Europe, and various Latin American countries.

established by aviation specialist Roberta Andreoli, Leal Andreoli Advogados advises aviation companies, associations, organisations and individuals on regulatory and transactional issues. The practice is particularly recognised for its expertise in eVOTLs and drones, complemented by a strong foundation in traditional aviation law. Its capabilities also extend to airport infrastructure, aircraft financing, and aviation agreements. Andreoli leads the practice, bringing deep knowledge in urban air mobility, air medical transportation, aircraft financing, and the structuring of aviation operations.

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.

Montgomery & Associados is experienced in advising foreign air carriers and aviation companies on Brazilian legal matters impacting their operations. The team provides ongoing support to clients on corporate and regulatory issues, tax matters, and antitrust regulations, and is equipped to assist international airlines with establishing air routes to Brazil. Neil Montgomery leads the team from São Paulo, centring his practice on regulatory, corporate, labour and employment matters. Key team members also include Cristiane Silva de Oliveira, who assists airlines and aircraft lessors with repossession claims, and Daniel Massini, who advises foreign airlines on establishing both scheduled and non-scheduled operations to and from Brazil.