Aviation
Latin America Guide 2025 : Mexico
Band 1
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Provided by Ritch Mueller
Our Firm has significant experience and proven expertise in all aspects of aviation law. We advise clients in the development of airport infrastructure, as well as in their investment strategies in the sector and in the financing of aircraft objects and space assets. We represent airport developers and operators, aircraft and helicopter manufacturers, engine companies, airlines, satellite launch companies and satellite operators and many other participants in the industry, including aircraft lessors, export credit agencies and financial institutions.
We have represented clients in virtually all restructuring, insolvency and default situations involving Mexican airlines, resulting in a team of experts with an in-depth knowledge in the recovery of aircraft and aircraft parts.
Chambers Review
Ritch Mueller houses a pre-eminent team commanding a stellar 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ritch Mueller has an expert department in aviation issues. They are always taking into account the legal framework and the regulatory changes of the industry, and always advise us effectively."
"The Ritch Mueller team are very strong and assess all contingencies. They are always available to resolve any issue and are aware of any eventuality."
"Ritch Mueller has an expert department in aviation issues. They are always taking into account the legal framework and the regulatory changes of the industry, and always advise us effectively."
"The Ritch Mueller team are very strong and assess all contingencies. They are always available to resolve any issue and are aware of any eventuality."
Notable Practitioners
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 comes up with complex strategies and identifies any potential issue that may arise."
"Federico Santacruz González has important prestige in the Mexican aviation market and is very active in financing matters."
Notable partner Octavio Olivo Villa is based in Mexico City and remains active in transactions in the aviation sector, including the financing of aircraft.
"Octavio Olivo Villa is an excellent lawyer with comprehensive business insight. He has a strong understanding of our sense of urgency as a business."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ritch Mueller
Mexico
Clients
Provided by Ritch Mueller
AerCap
Aeroméxico
Airbus
Aircastle
Avolon
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
Falko
Genesis Aircraft Services Limited
ICBC Leasing
Performance Air
SMBC Aviation Capital Limited
SuperJet
Textron Aviation Defense
Textron Financial Corporation
VivaAerobus
Volaris
Industries
Provided by Ritch Mueller
Aerospace & Defense
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Financial Services
Government
Insurance