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.
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Testimonials
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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.’
- ‘High specialisation and human quality.’
- ‘The team has a good knowledge of the aviation industry in general and Spanish civil aviation regulations in particular. For me, it is the go-to firm in Spain for any aviation-related matter.’
- ‘Sergi Giménez is a highly experienced and hands-on partner. He inspires confidence and finds pragmatic solutions to issues which, particularly in Spain, can prove complex and cumbersome.’
- ‘The team is highly skilled in aviation law, and we received an in-depth analysis and help on local aviation law and how certain agreements are arranged, registered in Spain. The team was always on top of the task and delivered high-quality results.’
- ‘Laia Malet - very responsive lawyer and is always there for the client. Sergi Giménez - understood our needs straight away, always delivered on time and with in-depth background information on why certain issues had to be handled like that in Spain.’
- ‘The firm provides legal services with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. Client orientation, attention to every detail and the possible evolution of the cases handled are undoubtedly their strengths.’
- ‘When working together, I was able to appreciate great work organisation and the ability to manage a large number of resources, each with their own expertise.’
Key clients
- 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
Work highlights
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.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Sergi Giménez; Jaime Fernández Cortés
Other key lawyers
Miquel Àngel Alonso; Manuel Gallego; Laia Malet