About

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Our Firm has significant experience and proven expertise in all aspects of aviation law. We advise clients in the development of airport infrastructure, as well as in their investment strategies in the sector and in the financing of aircraft objects and space assets. We represent airport developers and operators, aircraft and helicopter manufacturers, engine companies, airlines, satellite launch companies and satellite operators and many other participants in the industry, including aircraft lessors, export credit agencies and financial institutions.

We have represented clients in virtually all restructuring, insolvency and default situations involving Mexican airlines, resulting in a team of experts with an in-depth knowledge in the recovery of aircraft and aircraft parts.

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Aviation - Mexico
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What the Team is Known For

Ritch Mueller houses a pre-eminent team commanding a stellar reputation for handling major transactions in the aviation sector in Mexico. The legal department's areas of expertise include aircraft financing and leasing deals, as well as the acquisition and sale of assets relevant to the industry. The law firm represents a client roster featuring major airlines and financial institutions with significant operations in the aviation sector.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Federico Santacruz González
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Federico Santacruz González
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Revered partner Federico Santacruz González continues to offer a market-leading aviation practice in Mexico. He is often seen advising financial institutions and airlines on transactions such as the financing, leasing, sale and purchase of aircraft.

"Federico Santacruz González comes up with complex strategies and identifies any potential issue that may arise."

"Federico Santacruz González has important prestige in the Mexican aviation market and is very active in financing matters."

Octavio Olivo Villa
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Octavio Olivo Villa
Head of Aviation
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Notable partner Octavio Olivo Villa is based in Mexico City and remains active in transactions in the aviation sector, including the financing of aircraft.

"Octavio Olivo Villa is an excellent lawyer with comprehensive business insight. He has a strong understanding of our sense of urgency as a business."

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Aviation

Federico Santacruz González
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Federico Santacruz González
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Band 1
Octavio Olivo Villa
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Octavio Olivo Villa
Head of Aviation
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Band 2

Members

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Clients

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AerCap

Aeroméxico

Airbus

Aircastle

Avolon

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise

Falko

Genesis Aircraft Services Limited

ICBC Leasing

Performance Air

SMBC Aviation Capital Limited

SuperJet

Textron Aviation Defense

Textron Financial Corporation

VivaAerobus

Volaris

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Aerospace & Defense

Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Financial Services

Government

Insurance