Felipe Escalona
Delvalle, Escalona, Levy & Corró
More informationHailed by clients for its ‘extensive industry knowledge’, the ‘exceptional group of attorneys’ at Delvalle, Escalona, Levy & Corró continues to rapidly expand its aviation law practice, acting for a growing list of international and regional airlines, aviation leasing companies and international aviation associations. The team is particularly skilled in advising new and established airlines on the regulatory issues relating to the launch of their Panamanian branches, including registration and obtaining air operator certificates (AOCs). It also assists large foreign carriers with day-to-day regulatory, corporate, labour and tax issues affecting their operations in Panama, supported by the multidisciplinary firm’s other departments. Felipe Escalona, who wins praise for ‘perfectly meeting’ clients’ requirements, leads the team.
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‘They are proactive and diligent attorneys. They meet clients' requirements with great speed.’
‘Aviation law is a specialty that is not usually available in multidisciplinary law firms and requires up-to-date knowledge and experience that is difficult to find. As an in-house lawyer, I need experience, knowledge, reliability, confidence and fast responses from external firms; my contact at Delvalle, Escalona, Levy & Corró, Felipe Escalona, perfectly meets these needs. I must add that the personalised service is excellent. The firm's best quality is that it meets all the above-mentioned requirements.’
‘Delvalle, Escalona, Levy & Corró has an exceptional group of attorneys. They attend to clients’ needs very quickly with extensive industry knowledge and in-depth legal knowledge.’
- 'Personalised service and rapid responses.'
- 'Professionalism, knowledge and friendliness.'
- 'In aviation law matters, the team at DELCO has two extraordinary qualities: know-how and know-who. That combination makes their services successful and highly competitive.'
- 'Their singular passion for providing a good service means each assignment is carried out energetically, with enthusiasm and optimism.'
Key clients
- Turkish Airlines
- Cargojet Airways
- Arajet
- AerCap
- Air Europa
- Gate Gourmet
- Servicios Aéreos Nacionales (SANSA)
- Viva Aerobus (Aeroenlaces Nacionales)
- Air Panama
- Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC)
- Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
- Jetex
- Atlas Air
- Islas Secas Reserve & Lodge
- Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas
Work highlights
- Advising Arajet on establishing its presence in Panama and securing all required permits to operate as a foreign air carrier in Panama, including the AOC.
- Advised Costa Rica-based regional airline Servicios Aéreos Nacionales (SANSA) on obtaining all the necessary permits to operate regular flights to Bocas del Toro.
- Advising Air Panama on the continued expansion of its operations.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Felipe Escalona