Augusta Abogados‘ aviation capabilities take in the range of purchase, sale, lease and finance transactions for aircraft and engines, as well as repossessions arising from insolvency situations and the management of air passenger claims. The group is a trusted adviser to both domestic and international airlines, helicopter operators and financial institutions. The practice is co-led by Sergi Giménez, who focuses on aviation, commercial law and M&A matters; and Jaime Fernández Cortés, who is skilled in commercial litigation and the handling of air passenger claims. Miquel Àngel Alonso draws on experience advising regional administrations, public and private operators and financing entities on infrastructure and transport financing deals.
Transport: Other transport in Spain
Augusta Abogados
Praxisleiter:
Sergi Giménez; Jaime Fernández Cortés
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Miquel Àngel Alonso; Manuel Gallego; Laia Malet
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‘We have worked with Augusta Abogados on several matters related to air transport, including civil liability, aircraft financing, and regulatory issues. Their level of professionalism is excellent. Their deep knowledge of the aviation sector is particularly noteworthy.’
‘Sergi Giménez and Jaime Fernández Cortés are recommended.’
‘Excellent technical knowledge of procedural and substantive aspects. Practical solutions.’
Kernmandanten
Ryanair
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Vueling
AerCap
Lauda Motion
Volotea
Brussels Airlines
Condor Flugdienst
Aergo Capital
Air Charter Service
Air Arabia
FPG Amentum
AerDragon Aviation Partners
Eagle Copters
Heliswiss Ibérica
Etihad Airways
Gulf Air
Qatar Airways
Iris Helicopter Leasing
Marabu Airlines
Norse Atlantic
Rive Helicopter Leasing
Vallwings
Sirius Aviation Capital
Highlight-Mandate
- Represented Ryanair, Volotea and Norwegian after the Spanish Consumer Protection Ministry launched inspection and sanction proceedings against five low-cost airlines over their cabin baggage policies.
- Provided legal advice to Eagle Copters on Spanish law aspects of the sale, leasing and refinancing of fifteen firefighting and rescue helicopters operated by the Avincis and Airworks groups, including related filings in Spain and under the Cape Town Convention.
Clyde & Co LLP
Clyde & Co LLP’s transport team provides comprehensive support to insurers, airlines, airports, lenders and public authorities, covering matters such as aircraft losses, passenger claims, related corporate and commercial matters, regulatory compliance and litigation. The practice is led by Enrique Navarro, who focuses on aviation and insurance law and draws on extensive experience advising airlines, airports and cargo companies on regulatory matters, accidents, product liability and litigation. Also noted are Javier Hernández-Valenciano, recognised for his experience in transport and energy-related disputes; Carlos Cid, who focuses on contentious and non-contentious aviation matters; and Cristina Pérez, who advises on contractual disputes, international trade and arbitration.
Praxisleiter:
Enrique Navarro
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Javier Hernández-Valenciano; Carlos Cid; Cristina Pérez
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‘Extensive knowledge of the industry and regulations. 100% availability to answer questions. Strong international reputation. Within our organisation, a key reference for other countries.’
‘Their availability and approachability, along with their knowledge of the aviation sector, set them apart from the competition. They utilise a very good database, allowing them to obtain highly detailed statistics on our activity. Excellent service, approachability, availability, expertise, and the opportunity to discuss legal aspects with them are all noteworthy. Special mention should be made of the entire team: Carlos Cid.‘
‘Extensive experience in aviation.’
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
The practice at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo offers broad expertise across the aviation, automotive and logistics sectors, with particular focus on regulatory matters, financing transactions and litigation. The team is routinely instructed by Spanish airlines, manufacturers and credit institutions. The practice is jointly led by banking and finance specialist Fernando Herrero; Ainara Rentería, who specialises in advising automotive industry players on regulatory and transactional matters; and Miguel Ángel García Otero, whose areas of expertise include transport law, public procurement, public services and infrastructure matters. José Canalejas and Marina Carreño Toraño are key figures for financing mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Fernando Herrero; Ainara Rentería; Miguel Ángel García Otero
Weitere Kernanwälte:
José Canalejas; Marina Carreño Toraño
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‘Knowledge of the sector and the role each institution plays within it is critical. The team possesses this knowledge and facilitates the drafting of agreements and documentation, as well as providing support with each manufacturer. Other firms have offered similar areas of expertise, but without in-depth knowledge of the sector.’
‘The balance between technical expertise and adaptability, and industry knowledge is fundamental for rapid and effective progress on these issues. In this case, the role of Ainara Rentería and her cross-cutting industry knowledge facilitated the matter.‘
‘Versatile, capable of handling any legal issue. Extremely high quality in every area.’
Kernmandanten
Ford
Mitsubishi
Grupo UMA
Chery Automobile
Scutum Logistics
ANFAC
Smart
Accell Group
Olá Electrics
Moove Cars Group / King Street
Iveco
Transdev España
Avianca
Alibaba
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted FORD ESPAÑA and MITSUBISHI with a defence strategy for the damages claims involved in a vehicle cartel case, one of the biggest damages claims cases in Spanish history.
- Advising TRANSDEV in relation to its operations in Spain and particularly to its participation in the process for the redefining of the Madrid Regional Bus network and in the tender process for the award of the new regional public bus service concession contracts.
- Assisted IVECO with a defence strategy for claims brought against it.
López-Ibor Abogados
López-Ibor Abogados has a strong focus on aviation law, frequently advising international aircraft lessors and banks on leasing and financing matters, regulatory work and related dispute resolution. Leadership of the practice is shared between Alfonso López-Ibor, who specialises in corporate law, banking and finance, litigation and aviation law; and Olivia López-Ibor, who routinely advises aircraft operators and lessors on sale, lease, financing and mortgage transactions, as well as regulatory matters. Pablo Stöger is noted for his expertise in commercial, air transport, procedural and banking law.
Praxisleiter:
Alfonso López-Ibor; Olivia López-Ibor
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Pablo Stöger; Santiago Alsina Gil; Victoria Moreno Motilva
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‘What is lovely about this firm is that despite their many years of experience, they still retain a very personable touch and are a pleasure to deal with.’
‘In our field (aviation), we appreciate the benefit of the strong relationships they have nurtured locally with the airlines and the aviation authorities – meaning they are aware of the realities of how a deal can best be achieved/finalised and of the practicalities involved. They are a great asset to us in this regard.’
‘The López-Ibor Abogados team stands out for its unique combination of technical expertise and personalised service. They have extensive experience in the aviation and transportation sector, enabling them to confidently and effectively handle complex matters, offering practical and efficient solutions. Unlike other firms, they not only provide top-tier legal knowledge but also a deep understanding of the sector and its business dynamics, making them a strategic partner rather than simply a legal advisor.‘
Kernmandanten
Aero Capital Solutions
Marathon Asset Management, L.P. and Avenue Capital
Bank of America
BBAM
Aercap
Aircastle Advisor LLC
SMBC AC
Jetcraft Commercial
SkyWest Airlines
Genesis Aero
Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland‘s practice offers support on rail, bus passenger and air transport matters, covering infrastructure concessions and projects, regulatory compliance, corporate transactions and disputes. The practice is led by Alberto Dorrego, a public and administrative law specialist and an authority in transport regulation. Other noteworthy practitioners include Ignacio Balañá (M&A transactions); Antonio Bravo (dispute resolution); Crisanto Pérez-Abad (competition law); Marta González (IP, dispute resolution); and Jacobo Martínez (employment law).
Praxisleiter:
Alberto Dorrego
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Ignacio Balañá; Antonio Bravo; Crisanto Pérez-Abad; Marta González; Jacobo Martínez; Carlos Pérez Infante
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‘Leading legal team in Spain specialising in mobility and public procurement. Extensive technical expertise and up-to-date on all matters of interest to businesses and public administrations.’
‘The people who make up the legal team at Eversheds Sutherland, led by Alberto Dorrego, are what truly sets this law firm apart. Today, they are an undisputed leader in the Spanish mobility sector, for both passenger and freight transport. They combine in-depth knowledge of legislation, case law, and regulatory changes with sector-specific experience, understanding the needs of businesses and contracting authorities.’
‘Alberto Dorrego’s team have an intellectually vigorous approach to cases and are able to analyse and distil in a way that enables them to find and deal with the points that really matter in a case. They are collaborative and work on a team basis, and are not afraid to take on board good points made by others.’
Kernmandanten
IATA
Abertis
ALSA
Arriva
Captrain España
Saba Aparcamientos
Globalvia Group
Spanish Association of Private Railway Operators (AEFP)
Avanza Group
Avolta
Mercedes Benz
Ouigo
Confebus
Grupo Ruiz
Interbus
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Jupiter Wagons Limited, an Indian listed company, on the negotiations and the potential take-over bid to acquire shares of Talgo, S.A.
- Representing IATA in several disputes against the government (the Cabinet and the CNMC) for the increase of airport tariffs.
- Represented the AEFP, the leading trade association of private railway operators in Spain, against RENFE and DEUTSHCHE BAHN /TRANSFESA for anticompetitive conduct.
Pérez-Llorca
Pérez-Llorca’s transport team provides ongoing support on automotive, aviation, rail and transport infrastructure matters to airlines, manufacturers and logistics and service companies, encompassing corporate and M&A work, public law and dispute resolution mandates. Leadership of the group is entrusted to Silvia de Paz, who specialises in civil and commercial litigation in the automotive sector. Also noted are Julio Lujambio (corporate and M&A); Beatriz García, who deals with competition law and litigation; and Natalia Olmos (litigation and public law).
Praxisleiter:
Silvia de Paz
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Julio Lujambio; Beatriz García; Félix J. Montero; Natalia Olmos
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‘What makes this practice special is that it’s a litigation team with great technical expertise and excellent skills in crafting high-quality, easily understandable legal documents.’
‘The lawyer specialising in this area must possess, in addition to extensive technical expertise, exceptional persuasive skills in court proceedings, as well as the ability to produce high-quality legal documents. Laura Ruiz exemplifies these qualities.’
‘Leading experts in the field of transportation.’
Kernmandanten
MAN Group
Mercedes España
Royal Caribbean
Volotea
Air Europa
Redeia
FreeNow
World Aviation Group
Cube Cold Europe
Abertis
Highlight-Mandate
- Representing Mercedes-Benz España (MBE) in over 80 coordinated judicial proceedings across Spain related to damages claims arising from the national antitrust investigation into the Spanish automotive sector.
- Advising Volotea on the letter that the European Commission and some EU consumer authorities have sent to 20 airlines (including Volotea) identifying several types of potentially misleading green claims and inviting them to bring their practices in line with EU consumer law.
Rogers & Co. Abogados
The group at Rogers & Co. Abogados primarily handles aviation and logistics-related claims on behalf of insurers, airlines and transport companies. The team is directed by Luis Alberto García, who specialises in the drafting of general terms and conditions for major transport operators, and the defence of carriers and their insurers in aviation, road haulage and multimodal-related disputes. Marie Rogers is an additional key contact for shipping and other transport mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Luis Alberto García
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Marie Rogers
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‘The team does not limit itself to providing standard legal advice; it immerses itself in the client’s daily operations. This immersion allows them to offer fully personalised advice and an understanding of the specifics of each logistics process. In-house lawyers will value their ability to go beyond legal theory and apply knowledge to the reality of the business, resulting in practical and efficient solutions.‘
‘Very good collaboration and claims/recovery outcomes. Prompt updates provided. Reasonable fees.’
‘I have worked with Luis Alberto García over the years on several claims and litigation, and have always been pleased with his handling of the cases and legal guidance. I will continue to use his services for future claims when legal assistance is required.’
Kernmandanten
Spanish Association of Shippers (ACE)
MSIG SPECIALTY MARINE
DSV Insurance
Sia Kreiss
Uría Menéndez
The team at Uría Menéndez is well placed to assist players in the air and land transport spheres with regulatory, public law, competition law and contentious mandates, as well as corporate transactions in the space. Leadership is entrusted to Madrid-based Carlos López-Quiroga, who specialises in M&A and corporate restructuring transactions in the transport sector. Also noted is Barcelona-based Bernat Domeyó, who regularly advises companies and public entities on public procurement, authorisations and sanctioning procedures.
Praxisleiter:
Carlos López-Quiroga
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Bernat Domeyó; José Sánchez-Fayos
Referenzen
‘Uría’s transport practice is distinguished by its in-depth knowledge of the sector and its ability to handle highly complex regulatory and litigation matters, both nationally and internationally. For in-house counsel, it is crucial to know that the team combines technical expertise with strategic vision, anticipating risks and offering clear, business-specific solutions.’
‘What makes Uría’s lawyers stand out is the combination of technical rigour with a personal touch and practical vision. They not only provide solid legal arguments but also anticipate scenarios and guide the strategy clearly and realistically.‘
‚They differentiate themselves from other firms through their personal involvement and seamless coordination between partners and associates, which inspires confidence and makes the client feel supported at all times.’
Kernmandanten
Ouigo
Cainiao
CtrlChain
Aena
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Airbus
IAG
WizzAir
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA)
Banco Santander
Aegean Airlines
GLS (Global Logistics Systems)
Kooperativa Vienna Insurance Group
Vueling
Air Nostrum
Monbus
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Ouigo on all regulatory aspects related to its entry into the Spanish rail passenger transport market.
- Advised Aena on public law and regulatory matters relating to the management and operation of the Spanish airport network.
- Advised Swiss Life on its acquisition of a controlling stake in Eliance, a market leader in the provision of aeronautical emergency services (including transportation of injured persons and medical equipment).
Watson Farley & Williams LLP
Watson Farley & Williams LLP‘s transport practice is equipped to handle financing and regulatory matters relating to commercial aircraft, helicopters and private jets, while also providing expertise to rail operators on their financing needs. Leadership of the team is shared between Alfredo Cabellos and Laura Cadenas, who are particularly skilled in securing financing for aircraft, vessels, rolling stock and other heavy machinery. Daniel Refoyo specialises in the structuring of cross-border asset-based financings in the aviation and rail sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Alfredo Cabellos; Laura Cadenas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Daniel Refoyo
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‘A highly professional and approachable team with extensive knowledge in naval matters, including taxation and real estate financing, as well as in other sectors such as aviation and rolling stock.’
‘Very approachable and available to clarify issues, negotiate, and share information.
‘The team has an exceptional work ethic. What sets WFW apart from other firms is their availability and industry knowledge, especially in maritime law, but also in aviation.’
Kernmandanten
Eliance group
Banco Santander
EBN Banco de Negocios
Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO)
IAG group
Alpha Trains
Bridger Aerospace
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Eliance Holding Company on refinancing its existing group debt.
- Advised Banco Santander, EBN Banco and ICO on the milestone financing granted to PLD Space for the development of its Miura 5 rocket launcher, being the first financing covered by CESCE’s new policy supporting strategic investments in the space sector.
- Advised Iberia on the financing, through a JOLCO scheme, of the first two A321 XLR aircraft.