Aviation specialist Augusta Abogados counts major airlines such as Ryanair and Vueling among its clients. The 'professional and friendly' team advises on aircraft sale, lease and financing transactions and the repossession of aircraft in insolvency situations. Sergi Gimenez Binder, who has experience in deals involving commercial aircraft in Spain, and Jaime Fernández Cortés, who specialises in air passenger claims, lead the practice. The team was also bolstered by the arrival of David Castaño from Vueling Airlines to lead the aviation department in Madrid. In addition, the firm recently expanded its practice to include advising on drones.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo specialises in aviation finance and the automotive sector. The firm advises major Spanish airlines, credit institutions and lessors, as well as car manufacturers and distributors. Key areas of expertise include mobility services, rental operations, connectivity for vehicles and digital sales. The team is headed by Fernando Herrero, who specialises in asset finance for vessels and aircraft; Ainara Rentería, who has expertise in the automotive industry; and Irene Fernández Puyol, whose specialist areas include mobility services.

Uría Menéndez's practice advises on shipping, aviation, rail, urban mobility and logistics matters, and is noted for its broad client list of road carriers, airlines, freight forwarders, and energy, tech and insurance companies. The team advises on leasing contracts, aviation finance and the use of digital transport platforms and apps. Practice head Carlos López-Quiroga handles M&A transactions and litigation in the transport sector, and associate Sofía Rodríguez Torres advises transport clients on regulatory and general corporate matters.

With particular strength in aviation finance, Ventura Garcés & López-Ibor has a wide-ranging client list including international aircraft lessors, financiers and airlines. The team has experience advising on lease agreements, domestic and international commercial agreements, and aircraft registration issues. The team is led by newly promoted partner Pablo Stöger, who advises on the sale, purchase and financing of aircraft, as well as permits and licensing matters, and aviation specialist Alfonso López-Ibor, who is 'an outstanding lawyer'. Since publication, the firm has split with the Madrid and Valencia offices now operating as López-Ibor Abogados and the Barcelona office as Ventura Garcés.

In addition to its expertise in shipping law, Aiyon Abogados SLP advises on national and international aviation and land transportation issues, including insurance claims for damages to cargo, aircraft leases and air charter contracts, and competition issues in the transport sector. With offices in Madrid, Cádiz, Bilbao and Algeciras, the team is able to advise clients across Spain. Key contacts include Enrique Ortiz, Mikel Garteizgoxeaskoa and Zuberoa Elorriaga.

Specialising in aviation and rail transport, Watson Farley & Williams LLP has particular expertise in helicopter transactions, with recent highlights including advising on the complex sale of Waypoint Leasing's portfolio. Clients include banks and lessors, which the team advises on aircraft financings and operating leases, as well as on light rail and metro matters. Alfredo Cabellos, who specialises in aviation and rail finance, heads the team.