Delvalle, Escalona, Levy & Corró‘s aviation team stands out for its advice to prominent international airlines on market entry strategies, regulatory compliance and operational set-up in Panama. Its expertise also extends to assisting global financial institutions and leasing companies with aircraft financing, leasing and registrations. Recently, the firm has further expanded its aviation offering to advise on airport infrastructure and concessions. The 'top-notch' Felipe Escalona, whose recent appointment as local counsel to the International Air Transport Association has solidified his reputation as a key figure for regulatory and commercial aviation matters, leads the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'We have been working with Delvalle, Escalona, Levy & Corró for several years and it has served as our primary law firm in Panama. The firm stands out for its prompt responses, its thorough understanding of the aviation business, and the ease with which it communicates with its partners. We have been pleasantly surprised by the performance of its entire team.'
- 'Felipe Escalona stands out for his knowledge of the sector and his speed of action.'
- 'Aviation is a topic that requires a deep understanding of the different regulations, the different authorities that regulate it, and only this team of lawyers has that knowledge, especially with Felipe Escalona, with whom we have a close relationship.'
- 'Felipe Escalona is very professional and is clear in the communication and relationship he develops with his clients; he's top-notch.'
Key clients
- Turkish Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Cargojet Airways
- Atlas Air
- Air Europa
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Gate Gourmet
- AerCap
- Menzies Aviation
- Arajet
- 7Air
- Airports Council International - ACI LAC
Work highlights
Acting as Delta Air Lines’ legal counsel in Panama, managing its corporate affairs, public procurement, customs, compliance, and other key areas.
Advising the Panama–United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of the Screwworm (COPEG) on the certification of its operations with Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority, and facilitated the inclusion of new operating companies to support the expanding efforts to control the growing spread of the screwworm plague in Central America.
Provided legal counsel to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on all regulatory matters in Panama.
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Practice head
Felipe Escalona; Daniel de Roche