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Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega

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Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega‘s newly formed aircraft registration and financing group sits within the firm's transportation practice and advises a varied roster of airlines, aircraft owners, lessors and lessees, banks and industry suppliers. Drawing on its close links to international law firms, the team frequently assists with the Panamanian law aspects of cross-border aircraft financing, leasing and transfers, as well as all related regulatory and permitting issues. The 'decisive, agile and effective' Pilar Castillo, who is highly experienced in complex transactions in the aviation sector, leads the practice.
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  • 'They understand the legal issues in the aviation world in Panama.'
  • 'Pilar Castillo is decisive, agile and effective.'
  • 'They are very responsive and provide clear information on local law issues.'
  • 'Pilar Castillo is a great lawyer who always provides reliable advice on a timely basis.'
  • 'The team is very experienced in aircraft finance transactions. We got very quick and reliable service on Panamanian law issues in relation to several aircraft lease and finance matters.'
  • 'Very impressive.'

Key clients

  • Air Castle
  • SMBC Aviation Capital Group
  • Avolon
  • ORIX Aviation
  • Merx Aviation
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
  • DAE (Dubai Aerospace)
  • Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management (BBAM)
  • BOC Aviation
  • Amergin Aviation
  • China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC)
  • Carlyle Aviation

Work highlights

Advising Yamasa Sangyo and BNP Paribas in connection with the delivery to Compañía Panameña de Aviación (Copa Airlines) of up to six Boeing 737 MAX 8.
Advising the seller, purchaser and lessor, and lender, on the transfer, lease restructuring and financing of a Boeing 737-8V3 aircraft operated by Copa Airlines.
Acting as joint counsel to Kestrel Aviation Ireland No. 3 and Howl Finance (Panama) DAC in the sale and lease novation of a Boeing 737-800, operated by Copa Airlines.

Practice head

Pilar Castillo

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