The practice group at Rodrigo is well-placed to advise airlines, aircraft lessors, financial institutions and insurers on aviation finance, aircraft leasing and aviation insurance matters. Core areas of expertise include aircraft and engine acquisitions, operating and finance leases, secured financings, guarantees and aviation-specific security structures. The team also handles aviation-related liability and coverage disputes, passenger claims, cargo-loss matters and recovery actions arising from international air carriage. Practice head Guillermo Puelles specialises in aviation finance and corporate, competition and insurance law. Experienced associate Sabrina Montoya focuses on corporate, insurance, aviation and maritime law matters; within the aviation space, she handles aircraft leasing, secured financings, regulatory issues, and aviation insurance claims.
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Testimonials
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- Sabrina and Guillermo have specialist aviation knowledge combined with a commercial approach. They are also very pleasant people to work with.
- Specialist knowledge of most aspects of aviation law, both international and domestic. Rodrigo understands the needs of international clients such as aviation insurers, airlines, lessors, and financiers.
Key clients
- Latam Airlines
- Jetsmart
- BOC Aviation
- SMBC Capital Aviation
- American Airlines
- Southern Peru Copper Corporation
- AXA
Work highlights
Advised LATAM Airlines Group on an $800m global bond issuance.
Advised BOC Aviation on matters relating to cross-border aircraft sublease arrangements.
Assisted AXA with an incident aboard an international flight from Lima relating to passenger claims.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Guillermo Puelles
Other key lawyers
Sabrina Montoya

