LAWYER PROFILE
Luís Soares de Sousa

Luís Soares de Sousa

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Aviation, Corporate and M&A.

Career

Partner. He has advised on matters such as incorporating and licensing charter air transport companies, including advising on regulatory law; crossborder leasing transactions; mergers and acquisitions in the transport, construction and entertainment sectors; business restructurings; structuring and developing real estate investments; and project finance.

Luís Soares de Sousa has also advised clients on privatizations in the Portuguese-speaking African countries and on public procurement. He advises airlines, banks, manufacturers and leasing companies on crossborder leasing transactions.

He was the legal adviser of Junta Autónoma das Estradas between 1997 and 1999 on the launching of the shadow tolling system.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Publications

Regular publications on cross-border Leasing and Aviation.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Transportation: Aviation - Portugal

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Luís Soares de Sousa stands out for his notable expertise in aviation finance mandates, offering further experience in aircraft management agreements, lease registrations and regulatory matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Luís Soares de Sousa is outstanding.

    Transportation: AviationChambers European Guide
  • He is very responsive and really knowledgeable, practical and commercial.

    Transportation: AviationChambers European Guide

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