Department profile
Santamarina y Steta SC

Aviation

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Santamarina y Steta SC

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About

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S+S is among the few Mexican law firms with broad experience in the aviation and airport industry. Coupled with our expertise in other areas of practice, this experience allows us to offer a broad range of services to businesses engaged in these industries. We represent air carriers, aircraft financiers, lessors, lessees, trustees, and practically all other participants in the aviation industry, involving aircraft used in commercial and private air transport. We have been involved in the development of the airport industry in Mexico, assisting on investment processes in the Mexican airport system and advising the Federal Government (including Terminal 2 in Mexico City International Airport and the New Mexico City International Airport), and concession-holders. 

Our role includes, among others: aviation regulation; airport infrastructure projects (including financing and securitization schemes); commercial and corporate aircraft acquisition and financing (operating and finance leases, secured loans, sale and leasebacks, securitization, and other structures); and representation before Mexican aviation authorities and the International Registry of Mobile Assets (as a Professional User Entity). 

Our firm is the sole Mexican member of L2B (an unparalleled international association specialized on the aviation practice), and constantly participates on workshops, conferences and symposiums organized by international aviation organizations such as IATA, ALTA, IAWA, NBAA, ISTAT, etc.

Clients (10)

  • 1st Source Bank
  • Aerolíneas Argentinas
  • Arrendamiento y Soluciones en Activos
  • Airbus / Airbus Helicopters
  • CIT Group
  • Hawker Beechcraft
  • Lloyd Aviation
  • Safran / Turbomeca
  • Rolls Royce
  • Linea Aerea Amaszonas

Industries (17)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Aviation - Mexico

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Santamarina y Steta is a noteworthy full-service national firm with a solid aviation practice in Mexico. The legal team garners recognition for its activity in aircraft financing, as well as in regulatory and contentious mandates affecting air carriers, including insurance claims. The department's client portfolio includes private and commercial airlines, aircraft manufacturers and financial institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • Santamarina y Steta advised Airbus Financial Services on leasing an A330-300 P2F aircraft to Mas.

Strengths

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  • Santamarina y Steta are reliable and knowledgeable in the aviation industry, consistently providing sound legal guidance on complex matters.

    Aviation respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero
    Band 1Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero

    Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero

    Renowned partner Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero remains highly regarded for his handling of financial mandates and regulatory issues in the aviation sphere.
    • Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero is a wonderful person and a tireless lawyer, always full of ideas and energy. His approach inspires complete trust and peace of mind.

      Aviation respondentLatin America
    • Juan Carlos Machorro Guerrero is an excellent aviation lawyer in Mexico. His level of sophistication is very strong.

      Aviation respondentLatin America
  • Star AssociatesAndrés Remis
    Star AssociatesAndrés Remis

    Andrés Remis

    Star associate Andrés Remis is experienced in both the regulatory and transactional sides of the Mexican aviation arena.

    • Andrés Remis is an expert in the aviation sector and always available to resolve problems and queries. We are very satisfied with his professional quality.

      Aviation respondentLatin America
    • Andrés Remis provides excellent client service and responds promptly.

      Aviation respondentLatin America

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