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Mattos Filho

Aviation: Finance

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil


Mattos Filho

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Our multidisciplinary team applies its extensive know-how to meet the specific needs of the domestic and international aviation sectors.

We provide specialized advice for several matters related to the aviation industry and our expertise allows us to provide strategic and customized solutions for all types of operations. We work across many sectors of the aviation industry, with a particular focus on airlines (commercial aviation), air taxis and private operators (business aviation), aerial work companies, lessors, financiers, manufacturers, maintenance service providers, airport concessionaires, and operations involving drones.

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Aviation: Finance - Brazil


What the Team is Known For
Mattos Filho assists well-known airline companies with a range of financing mandates, including the drafting and negotiation of sale, purchase and lease agreements. The team has additional expertise advising clients on regulatory matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Mattos Filho advised Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras on Brazilian‑law aspects of foreign regulatory requirements, including work before Canadian transportation authorities on its international tariff and guidance on U.S. Department of Transportation rules for disclosure of ancillary service fees.

Strengths

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  • What stands out is the organisation that Mattos Filho adds to the process, offering a structured timeline that clarifies each step and indicates the expected closing.

    Aviation: Finance respondentBrazil
  • Mattos Filho’s delivery is impeccable, with professionals who are highly skilled, fast, specialised and well organised. They consistently offer clear guidance and point to the best course of action.

    Aviation: Finance respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Associates to watchMarcelle Lopes Funari
    Associates to watchMarcelle Lopes Funari

    Marcelle Lopes Funari

    Marcelle Lopes handles a wide range of aircraft regulatory, financing, sales and leasing matters, as well as commercial and executive aviation contracts in both domestic and international transactions.

    • Very helpful, clear and objective, Marcelle Lopes Funari is not afraid to give her opinion. That is exactly what I expect from someone advising me.

      Aviation: Finance respondentBrazil
    • Marcelle Lopes Funari is an exceptional lawyer. She is clear, patient and reliable. She handles highly specialised matters with confidence, responds promptly and puts clients at ease.

      Aviation: Finance respondentBrazil

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