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.
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Testimonials
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‘I have worked with Ana Luisa Castro Cunha Derenusson and her team for close to 10 years. Ana provides exceptional service to our organisation and delivers prompt, professional and knowledgeable advice and guidance. Ana and her team are prompt when working on a transaction, they make client confidentiality a priority and are always willing to educate us where needed on cross-border transactions.’
‘The individuals that stand out the most would be Ana Luisa Castro Cunha Derenusson, Rita Godoy and Milena Massa. There is never a feeling that they are too busy to handle a transaction, question or issue for us. They take the time to explain and educate on specific documentation, issues, procedures and processes as needed. It is evident in their work and communication that Ana and her team are very knowledgeable, and experts in their field of work. We are confident in the advice and work they provide, and they make working with them so easy. ’
‘Ana Luisa Castro Cunha Derenusson and her team are always professional, communicate well, and are responsive. They have excellent client relationships. It is always a pleasure working with them and a joy to have such competent counsel on board.’
‘I work most frequently with Ana Luisa Castro Cunha Derenusson and Rita Godoy. The other teammates are likewise competent and reliable at all times in our experience.’
‘Technically prepared people, always up to date on topics inherent to the area of activity.'
‘The service is personalised, with the firm becoming an arm of the company, as the support and assistance is provided by people, especially by partner Ana Luisa Castro Cunha Derenusson.’
Key clients
- Levu Transporte Aéreo e Logística Cargas S.A.
- Modern Transportes Aéreos de Carga S.A.
- Placar Linhas Aéreas S.A.
- Prime Aviation 2 Participações e Serviços S.A.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Ana Luisa Castro Cunha Derenusson
Other key lawyers
Arthur Costa Ventura Pinto; Milena Massa; Lucas Augusto Pires; Giovanna Gamas Giuntini; Maria Alice Vega Deucher; Rita Godoy