About

As a global conglomerate with businesses in commercial, executive, agricultural and military aviation, Embraer relies heavily on its widely acclaimed legal team to support its activities in Brazil and around the world. In addition to supporting all transactions related to the national and international purchase and sale of aircrafts, the team also seamlessly manages intellectual property and regulatory issues. Led by executive vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer Fabiana Leschziner, Embraer’s legal department participates actively in developing Embraer’s corporate strategy, which consists of new aircraft programs, E2 aircraft, defence aircraft, the inception of programs through continual development, production and sales. Formerly director of legal and governmental affairs at DuPont, Leschziner has been described as an excellent communicator and is well-placed to lead the function through tackling complex legal and compliance challenges. Other names singled out by nominators for their outstanding legal expertise in the aviation sector include Marcos Teixeira, Milena Stroppa and Ana Beatriz Tiago Alves.