Demonstrating ‘deep knowledge of aircraft leasing and finance’, Parra Rodríguez Abogados is widely acknowledged as a market leader for aviation finance. The highly specialised team acts for a raft of domestic and international lenders (including specialty finance companies), airlines and leasing companies, with Nordic Aviation Capital and ALAFCO among its representative clients. Bernardo Rodríguez Ossa is a go-to expert in his field and recently advised a major global aircraft leasing company on the repossession of five aircraft. The four-lawyer group also includes Augusto Figueroa Sierra, who handles a mix of commercial and public law matters; and César Barajas Ruiz, who is associate director of the banking and finance practice.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is characterised by its excellent legal knowledge and experience. Lawyers are very experienced and responsive.’
  • ‘A strong team with deep knowledge of aircraft leasing and finance. Lawyers are very responsive and friendly, and provide practical advice.’

Key clients

  • Aircastle
  • ALAFCO
  • CDB Aviation
  • Fuyo General Lease Co.
  • Nordic Aviation Capital

Work highlights

  • Advised an international aviation leasing company on the repossession and re-exportation of five aircraft.
  • Advised a global bank on the acquisition of seven aircraft that were on lease.
  • Advised a global aircraft-leasing company on the purchase of eight aircraft.

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Practice head

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Bernardo Rodríguez Ossa, César Barajas Ruiz