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.
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‘Its local and international knowledge of the helicopter industry is excellent. A very safe pair of hands. Proactive when it comes to practical matters and a great commercial sensibility .’
‘João Paulo Servera is excellent. Julia Branco Peres Dib and Reginaldo Sorrenti provide fantastic support as well. ’
Key clients
- Smartlynx Airlines Malta LTD
- Passaredo Transportes Aéreos S.A.
- Thora Capital LLC
- Titan Helicopter Group
- CHC Leasing S.A.R.L.
- CHC Helicopter Group
- CHC do Brasil Taxi Aéreo S.A.
- TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc.
- Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing
- Hamden Aviation XXV LLC
- World Star Aviation
- SMBC Aero Engine Lease B.V.
- Jet Support Services, INC – JSSI
- Papalima Patrononial LTDA
- Concessionária do Aeroporto Internacional de Guarulhos (GRU Airport)
- Investec Bank PLC
- Airbus Brasil – Helibras
- TAM Aviação Executiva e Taxi Aéreo S.A.
- Oakstar Cargo Opportunities
- CDB Aviation
Work highlights
Advised Hamden Aviation on the leasing of a Boeing 737-400F to Total Linhas Aéreas.
Advised Passaredo Airlines on its strategic partnership with Latam Airlines, including a slot swap at a major Brazilian airport alongside a capacity purchase agreement and codeshare agreement.
Advised CHC on aircraft fleet management, and the delivery, completion, and restructuring of finance transactions for four Sikorsky S-92A helicopters.
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Practice head
João Paulo Servera
Other key lawyers
Julia Branco Peres Dib; Reginaldo Sorrenti; Maria Eduarda Mendonça