Aviation

The aviation industry is constantly faced with challenges resulting from rapid technological advances and “open skies” policies. We follow the development of this key industry closely, anticipating new challenges and trends, side by side with our clients, namely safety and security requirements, demands imposed by increasing cost reduction and passenger rights, as well as new environmental stipulations.

Our dedicated team of lawyers has a deep understanding of the domestic and international aviation market, particularly in Portugal and in the African and Timor-Leste jurisdictions where we operate. Our experience results from working with a wide range of clients over the years, including airline companies, regulatory authorities, export credit agencies, lessors, financiers and insurers.

Know-how

  • aircraft acquisition, leasing and financing operations
  • privatisation of airlines
  • airline management contracts
  • repossession of aircrafts
  • setting up of operations for helicopter service providers
  • helicopter services agreements with oilfield helicopter services providers
  • administrative litigations, airport public regulations, tariffs’ model, commercial operation of airports and new concession formats
  • public law matters regarding air traffic management
  • implementation of the new EU General Data Protection Regulation
  • administrative procedures (including aircraft registration) with regulatory authorities
  • liability in aircraft accidents
  • liability related matters regarding loss of baggage
  • aircraft maintenance contracts
  • administrative offense proceedings filed by ANAC for offenses related to non-compliance with rules and regulations applicable to civil aviation sector
  • labour matters, notably pilots’ strikes
  • tenders for construction of new airports
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