David Castaño
Augusta AbogadosAugusta Abogados is renowned for its expertise in aviation matters, with clients noting the ‘solid’ team is able to ‘support all types of transactions’. The practice, which has been increasingly engaged by drone market players, is jointly led by Sergi Gimenez Binder, a key contact for airlines, aircraft owners, financial companies, tour operators, and cruise operators, and Jaime Fernández Cortés, a specialist in air passenger claims. The team also includes David Castaño, who is experienced in international contracts and aircraft finance.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Response times and concise, industry-specific advice.’
- ‘Very good connections in the aviation industry and wide knowledge.’
- ‘Great team, very competent and responsive.’
- ‘Jaime Fernández is an excellent professional.’
- ‘It is a firm with a solid team to support all types of transactions in the world of air transport, aircraft and the contracts that arise from there.’
- ‘They have a very practical approach and communication with them is very fluid.’
- ‘The firm provides legal services with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.’
- ‘When working together, I was able to appreciate great work organisation and the ability to manage a large number of resources, each with their own expertise.’
Key clients
- Ryanair
- Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Vueling
- Nova Capital Leasing Limited
- AerCap
- Luxair
- Lauda Motion
- Swiftair
- Volotea
- Brussels Airlines
- Condor Flugdienst
- Gestair
- Aergo Capital
- PK Airfinance
- Air Charter Service
- Air Arabia
Work highlights
- Advised Nova Capital Aircraft Leasing Limited on the Spanish law aspects of a sale & lease back of seven firefighting aircraft to be operated in Spain.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Sergi Gimenez Binder
Augusta Abogados
Jaime Fernández Cortés
Augusta AbogadosPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sergi Giménez Binder, Jaime Fernández Cortés