Our aviation law practice is one of the largest and most renowned in Ecuador. We cover every aspect related with aviation, including aviation law, liability, insurance, environmental, labor, litigation, administrative, tax, corporate, regulatory, customs law, and in general all legal issues involving the aviation industry’s entire value chain.

Dentons Paz Horowitz´s aviation department strictly applies the cost benefit concept to each legal process. We use technological tools to provide the most efficient service as possible to our customers.

We have 25 years of experience providing legal services to national and international clients. We offer a comprehensive compliance approach contributing to an ethical, transparent, and high-standard practice throughout all legal processes. This is the distinctive hallmark of the department and why it holds a competitive advantage over other law firms in Ecuador.

Our team lawyers have a legal international perspective in the aviation industry which allows them coordinate legal issues throughout Latin America. Our newest members of the team incentivize the implementation and efficient use of technology in the legal aviation field.

Key services 

• Analysis of legal options in undertaking operations linked to air transportation in Ecuador, obtaining operational permits, aircraft registration, recognition of the airline’s AOC Certificate (AOCR) in Ecuador, etc.
• Tax advising services specialized in aviation matters.
• Legal advice on negotiation for bilateral agreements.
• Drafting and registration of contracts related to aircraft operation.
• Registration of itineraries, flight cancellations, rerouting and other regulatory operational matters.
• Obtaining authorizations for charter flights, seasonal flights, non-scheduled operations, additional flights, private flights, etc.
• Procedural and administrative litigation specialized in aviation.
• Specialized advising on helicopter operations.