Widely regarded as a leader in the Panamanian aviation industry, Galindo, Arias & López houses a wide-ranging practice spanning aviation finance, regulatory issues and corporate transactions. The firm is the first port of call to advise an array of airlines (including the national flag carrier, Copa Airlines), lessors, financial institutions and aviation service providers, frequently working alongside international law firms to assist with the local law elements of multi-jurisdictional mandates. Cristina Lewis, who brings extensive expertise in the full range of aviation matters, with a particularly impressive reputation for aviation finance, oversees the practice. Of counsel Daniel Sessa provides strong support across the board.

Litigation is the forte of the aviation practice at Pardini & Asociados, which acts for an impressive roster of national and international airlines, including United Airlines, Lufthansa and Air China, in addition to insurers, financial institutions and lessors. The team is also well versed in the full spectrum of aircraft financing and leasing, corporate transactions, regulatory matters, and employment, customs, property and tax issues in the aviation sector. Juan Francisco Pardini takes the lead on the corporate and finance side of the practice, while Juan José Espino has 'extensive experience and knowledge' of aviation litigation. Eduardo Achurra is another key name for regulatory and permitting matters, and associate Adrián Rivera assists in disputes.

Patton, Moreno & Asvat fields a diverse aviation law practice, taking in aviation finance, aircraft acquisitions, sales and leasing, regulatory issues, and civil and commercial disputes. The firm, which serves as the Panamanian member of international aviation legal network L2b Aviation, represents leading airlines, creditors, lessors and lessees, and other major players in the sector. María de Lourdes Marengo, who is well versed in all manner of acquisition, financing, registration, regulatory and commercial leasing issues relating to private and commercial aircraft, is the key contact.

Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega‘s newly formed aircraft registration and financing group sits within the firm's transportation practice and advises a varied roster of airlines, aircraft owners, lessors and lessees, banks and industry suppliers. Drawing on its close links to international law firms, the team frequently assists with the Panamanian law aspects of cross-border aircraft financing, leasing and transfers, as well as all related regulatory and permitting issues. The 'decisive, agile and effective' Pilar Castillo, who is highly experienced in complex transactions in the aviation sector, leads the practice.

Delvalle, Escalona, Levy & Corró‘s aviation team stands out for its advice to prominent international airlines on market entry strategies, regulatory compliance and operational set-up in Panama. Its expertise also extends to assisting global financial institutions and leasing companies with aircraft financing, leasing and registrations. Recently, the firm has further expanded its aviation offering to advise on airport infrastructure and concessions. The 'top-notch' Felipe Escalona, whose recent appointment as local counsel to the International Air Transport Association has solidified his reputation as a key figure for regulatory and commercial aviation matters, leads the team.