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Ritch Mueller

Aviation

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Ritch Mueller

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Ritch Mueller’s Aviation practice offers comprehensive legal counsel throughout Mexico’s aviation sector. We advise airlines, aircraft manufacturers, financial institutions, lessors, and investors on complex transactions, regulatory matters, and operational issues. Our team guides clients on aircraft financing and leasing, mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and cross-border deals, drawing on deep industry knowledge and commercial insight.

Our strength lies in navigating Mexico’s aviation regulations while structuring international transactions that enhance value and manage risk. Whether clients are acquiring aircraft, financing fleet operations, or ensuring regulatory compliance, Ritch Mueller delivers practical solutions tailored to their objectives.

Led by a team recognized across the industry, we consistently achieve outstanding results through innovative structuring and proactive problem-solving. This expertise has earned us the trust of leading aviation stakeholders aiming to maximize their investments in this regulated market.

Clients (18)

  • AerCap
  • Aircastle
  • Airbus
  • Avolon
  • ICBC Leasing
  • SMBC Aviation Capital Limited
  • Genesis Aircraft Services Limited
  • SuperJet
  • Volaris
  • Aeroméxico
  • Performance Air
  • VivaAerobus
  • Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
  • Textron Aviation Defense
  • Textron Financial Corporation
  • Natixis
  • ITASCA
  • Santander

Industries (6)

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Insurance

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Aviation - Mexico

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Ritch Mueller houses a solid team commanding a strong reputation for handling major transactions in the aviation sector in Mexico. The legal department's areas of expertise include aircraft financing and leasing deals, as well as the acquisition and sale of assets relevant to the industry. The law firm represents a client roster featuring major airlines and financial institutions with significant operations in the aviation sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Ritch Mueller represented Natixis in the financing of two Airbus A321neo aircraft for Viva.

Strengths

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  • Ritch Mueller know our company and our operations very well, and they have a global perspective. I am very confident that they will resolve any highly complex issues we face.

    Aviation respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Federico Santacruz González
    Band 1Federico Santacruz González

    Federico Santacruz González

    Revered partner Federico Santacruz González continues to offer a market-leading aviation practice in Mexico. He is often seen advising financial institutions and airlines on transactions such as the financing, leasing, sale and purchase of aircraft.

    • Federico Santacruz González is distinguished by his extensive knowledge of aviation. He understands his client's needs and has great willingness to provide them with support.

      Aviation respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Octavio Olivo Villa
    Band 2Octavio Olivo Villa

    Octavio Olivo Villa

    Notable partner Octavio Olivo Villa is based in Mexico City and remains active in transactions in the aviation sector, including the financing of aircraft.

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