Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados

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.