Aviation
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 1
About
Provided by Abogados Sierra
We aim to provide all our clients with high-level analytical and individualized solutions in the region.
To facilitate this, we have established internal processes for our regional integrated services network.
We holistically present -and tailor- creative and efficient solutions on:
(i) aviation finance and leasing transactions;
(ii) regulatory and compliance aspects for international airlines and companies, and
(iii) our comprehensive litigation practice
Chambers Review
Abogados Sierra is a respected boutique with an established position in the aviation legal market in Mexico, garnering recognition for its regulatory expertise in this sphere and routinely winning mandates from key airlines. The team also boasts significant transactional experience, earning plaudits for representing clients in aircraft financing deals. The law firm is also involved in advising clients on aircraft repossession matters.
Work Highlights
- Abogados Sierra's Mexico City-based aviation department provided advice to the lessors of an Airbus fleet on the repossession and return of 64 aircraft and 14 aircraft engines which had been on lease to Interjet.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Abogados Sierra team provide a very good service and respond quickly. They are highly experienced, knowledgeable and are very effective in assisting us with any problem or doubt."
"Abogados Sierra are excellent advocates for their clients and have excellent knowledge of aviation issues. They are very efficient and willing to answer all questions with well-founded responses."
"The Abogados Sierra team provide a very good service and respond quickly. They are highly experienced, knowledgeable and are very effective in assisting us with any problem or doubt."
"Abogados Sierra are excellent advocates for their clients and have excellent knowledge of aviation issues. They are very efficient and willing to answer all questions with well-founded responses."
Notable Practitioners
Star individual Carlos Sierra is admired for his activity across the Mexican aviation sector, including regulatory and financial matters. He is held in the highest esteem by clients.
"Carlos Sierra is highly renowned in the Mexican aviation market."
"Carlos Sierra is a greatly important figure in the aviation industry and is highly present in the sector. He is a point of reference in his team."
"Carlos Sierra has a good relationship with the authorities which complements his support with our needs."
Partner Viridiana Barquín is highly regarded by both clients and peers for her strength in financial matters relating to the aviation industry in Mexico.
"Viridiana Barquín has many years of experience in aviation financing processes, and she is a very good lawyer."
Up-and-coming partner Jessi Saba Mussali is recognised for her legal expertise in regulatory and transactional aviation matters.
"Jessi Saba Mussali provides excellent support with aviation matters."
Up-and-coming partner Misael Arellano is respected for his prowess in regulatory aviation matters in Mexico.
"Misael Arellano is very knowledgeable about aviation matters. He is always on top of things and is very responsive."
Associate-to-watch Natalia Deschamps Ramírez is based in Mexico City and is highly experienced in the aviation arena.
"Natalia Deschamps Ramírez is a good associate who knows the aviation industry well."
Ranked Lawyers at
Abogados Sierra
Mexico
Members
Provided by Abogados Sierra
Arturo Fragoso
Head of Department
Edgar Bezares
Gerardo Reyes
Jessi Saba
Head of Department
Julio Vargas
María Pardo
Miguel Ruelas
Misael Arellano
Head of Department
Natalia Deschamps
Vera Garcia
Viridiana Barquin
Clients
Provided by Abogados Sierra
Aercap
Alaska Airlines
Aviation Capital Group
Avolon
BOC AVIATION (IRELAND) LIMITED
BPI FRANCE
Bank of China
Cargolux Airlines
China Development Bank
DAE CAPITAL
DVB
ELFC
EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CANADA
Jackson Square
Macquarie
Natixis
Nordic Aviation Capital
Ping An
Spirit Airlines
Industries
Provided by Abogados Sierra
Aircraft Leasing
Aviation Finance
Aviation Law
Corporate governance
Mediation & Litigation
Regulatory
Repossession