Valencia y Sanchez Aviation Solutions

Valencia y Sánchez Aviation Solutions, S.C. (VyS) is a law Firm specialized in Aviation Law with a vast experience in aviation matters in Mexico and an active participation in the aeronautic sector.

Its founding partners have over 25 years of experience in Aviation Law, which has allowed VyS to engage a close relationship with Mexican authorities and key actors in the aviation sector.

VyS experience relays in regulatory matters related to obtaining exploitation permits for private and commercial, schedule and non-schedule air carriers that operate into Mexico, obtain traffic rights approvals, aircraft and routes incorporations, schedules and slots approvals, as well as obtaining authorizations for several commercial agreements, such as code share agreements, aircraft interchange agreements, dry and wetlease agreements, ACMI, block of space agreements, and any other regulatory operation mechanisms that allows the proper and efficient development of their clients activities, in accordance to what is established in the valid and in force Mexican regulations.

The Firm and its members are committed to provide a personal, dedicated and prompt attention to its clients, from a profound knowledge of the valid and in effect domestic and international legislation, with an innovative perspective that suits the current needs of their clients and the aviation industry.

OTHER AREAS OF PRACTICE

Corporate Law (Business Law)

VyS specializes in the elaboration, review and negotiation of commercial and civil agreements. The Firm additionally provides legal assistance to domestic and foreign clients in the incorporation of any type of companies, corporations or non-profit entities in Mexico, as well as in the structuring of its administrative bodies, needed powers of attorney, shareholders or partners meeting minutes, through the liquidation of the companies and entities, providing assistance in the adequate corporate life cycle of said companies and entities in Mexico. VyS also specializes in mergers, corporate split-offs and corporate restructuring, as well as compliance with foreign investment regulations.

Tax Law

VyS specializes in tax consulting and legal assistance to its clients in the execution of commercial domestic and foreign transactions, in accordance to Mexican law and international treaties to avoid double taxation executed by Mexico. The Firm has additionally provided legal assistance to its clients in administrative procedures such as tax audits, tax reimbursements, criteria confirmation fromMexican authorities, among others.

Administrative and tax litigation

VyS specializes in litigationrelated to challenges or legal actions against tax and administrative resolutions before federal and local courts, such as immigration sanctions, customs procedures, governmental acquisition agreements, among others. The Firm provides legal assistance related to the strategy and defenseagainst tax determinations.