Aviation Law Practice
Guzman Acain LLP: Soaring High in Aviation Law
Led by our Co-Founding Partner, Atty. Alex Llanes Acain Jr., Guzman Acain’s Aviation Law practice offers a wealth of experience in the dynamic aviation industry. Atty. Acain brings a unique perspective, having counseled and directly managed a national airline in the Middle East.
His Expertise Includes:
Aircraft Acquisitions: Atty. Acain has a proven track record of negotiating and finalizing purchase agreements with major manufacturers like Airbus (A320Neos) and Embraer (E195-E2 Jets).
Aicraft Leasing: He possesses in-depth knowledge of aircraft leasing structures, having negotiated operating leases, sales and leasebacks, and wet lease agreements.
Benefits for Your Aviation Business:
By leveraging Atty. Acain’s experience and our firm’s legal expertise, you can navigate complex aviation transactions with confidence. We can assist you in:
- Negotiating favorable terms for aircraft purchases and leases.
- Ensuring compliance with – aviation regulations.
- Mitigating risks associated with aviation transactions
Our Services
- Aircraft Transactions: Negotiation, drafting, and review of purchase agreements and operating lease agreements to secure favorable terms for your fleet.
- Aviation Financing: Structuring and securing financing solutions for aircraft acquisitions, including sales and leasebacks, step-in agreements, and PDP financing.
- Ground Handling Service Agreements: Negotiation, drafting, and review of ground handling agreements to ensure efficient and cost-effective ground support.
- Sales Representation: Negotiation, drafting, and review of general sales agency agreements to maximize your sales reach and profitability.
- Risk Mitigation: Expert guidance on navigating aviation insurance claims, passenger claims, and liabilities to minimize risk and protect your business.
Representative Experience
- Represented Kuwait National Airways (Wataniya Airways) in the multi-billion dollar A320Neo aircraft deal with Airbus.
- Represented Kuwait National Airways (Wataniya Airways) in the multi-billion dollar E195 E2 jets with Embraer.
- Represented Kuwait National Airways (Wataniya Airways) in the long-term Operating Leases with Aercap and ICBC involving fleets of E195 E2 jets.
