Aviation
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 2
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Provided by Nader Hayaux & Goebel
Our Aviation Practice Group handles a wide range of matters in the aviation sector, including financing, leasing, regulatory matters, insurance, M&A, insolvency and workouts. NHG is one of the few firms in Mexico with extensive experience in this sector, and our group is renowned for its creative approach to structuring financing transactions, as well as for its niche expertise in insurance in the aviation sector.
The group receives strong support from other top tier overlapping practice areas such as Banking and Finance, Insurance, M&A, Tax and Workouts and Insolvency.
We have been involved in both commercial and corporate aircraft finance transactions and related regulatory matters, including PDP, JOLCO financings and sale and lease back transactions, helping our clients with registrations and dealings with local authorities, tailoring their transactions for Mexico, and perfecting their security interests with Mexican and international registries and aviation authorities. We have also represented airlines and their creditors in the restructuring of financial obligations, including local and cross-border insolvency proceedings. We have also recently participated in key M&A transactions in the airport and aerospace sectors.
Chambers Review
Nader Hayaux & Goebel houses a well-regarded team with esteemed transactional expertise in the aviation sector in Mexico. The department boasts a renowned practice in the financing, sale and acquisition of aircraft and is often retained by international airlines and financial institutions with active participation in the aviation industry. The law firm also offers expertise in aircraft repossession and regulatory matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nader Hayaux & Goebel are adept at handling complex matters as they provide clear, prompt and efficient legal advice, offering client-focused solutions when required."
"Nader Hayaux & Goebel are adept at handling complex matters as they provide clear, prompt and efficient legal advice, offering client-focused solutions when required."
Notable Practitioners
Key partner Javier Arreola Espinosa is based in Mexico City and concentrates his practice on aircraft financing, leasing, and also rendering regulatory advice.
"Javier Arreola Espinosa is very knowledgeable and practical in Mexican aviation matters."
Partner Santiago Medina Zavala focuses on aircraft sales and financing deals in Mexico.
"Santiago Medina Zavala provides us with prompt and sophisticated advice on aviation matters in Mexico."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Clients
Provided by Nader Hayaux & Goebel
Ad Hoc Group of Noteholders of Aerovías de México
Aeromar
Avmax
Banc of America Leasing & Capital LLC
CMB Financial Leasing
Figeac Aereo
ICBC Financial Leasing
JPMorgan
MUFG
MZT Aerospace
NTT Finance
Natixis
SMBC Aviation Capital
Vinci Airports