Aviation – Law – Consulting

Legalair Abogados
Aviation Law & Consultancy Firm.

We are the first firm to secure recognition of early retirement for cabin crew with 100% of the benefits.

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Services

Comprehensive advisory for companies and professionals in the aviation sector.

Early Retirement for Cabin Crew

Pioneers in obtaining the reducing coefficient for cabin crew.

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Aviation Broker

Professional intermediation for aircraft sales, leasing and cross-border operations.

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Aircraft Leasing Contracts

Sale & leaseback, dry/wet lease and structured cross-border financing.

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Aviation Staffing

Flight crew, cabin crew, maintenance technicians and ground staff.

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Commercial & Business Law

Company incorporation, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and restructurings.

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Business Cases

Feasibility analysis, business plans and financial modelling to attract investment.

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360° Comprehensive Advisory

A full-spectrum view covering every key area of your aviation business.

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OCC — Operations Control Centre

Outsourcing of the Operations Control Centre and 24/7 planning.

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Tax

Tax optimisation, aviation VAT and international regulatory compliance.

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IOSA & IATA Certifications

End-to-end support in obtaining and renewing certifications.

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Operations Manuals

Operations Manual, MEL/CDL, safety manuals and CAMO documentation.

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Internal Audits

Part-OPS, Part-145 and Part-CAMO audits with corrective action plan.

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Aviation Payroll

Payroll management specialised in aviation collective agreements and regulations.

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Tax Return — 7P

Specialised tax advisory under article 7.P) of the Spanish Income Tax Act for aviation crew and personnel with international flights.

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Team

We know the sector from the inside.

Our firm stands out for its deep expertise and sector knowledge, made up of professionals who not only have legal and operational experience, but have also lived first-hand and faced the real challenges of the aviation industry in all its dimensions. Some of them are still active at major airlines.

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Pablo Jerez

CEO & Founder

Founder of Legalair Abogados. Leads the firm's strategy and practice.

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Elvira Guerrero

Lawyer

Comprehensive advisory and procedural defence in aviation law.

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David Fernandez

Aviation Specialist & Pilot

Real operational experience as a pilot and technical advisory to the firm.

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Natalia Leal

Head of Content

Editorial strategy, corporate communications and sector training.

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Jose Luis Ranchal

Aviation Specialist

Aviation specialist with technical and operational perspective on the sector.

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Cases & clients

Operators and professionals who do not tolerate turbulence trust us.

A sample of our work.

Case · 2024

First early retirement for cabin crew

Historic milestone in obtaining the first early retirement for cabin crew member María Luisa Gutiérrez, applying the same mechanism previously available only to pilots. A final judgment that opens a landmark legal pathway.

24 m.Proceedings

1stFinal judgment

Case · 2025

Cabin crew early retirement via the administrative route

First early retirement for cabin crew obtained directly from the INSS, without judicial proceedings. Favourable resolution in record time.

1stAchieved

3 m.Proceedings

Case · 2026

Launch of ACMI airline Wefly Aviation

End-to-end advisory on the launch of the new ACMI airline Wefly Aviation. Corporate structure, AOC and investment fundraising.

€30MInvestment

2026In progress

Case · 2026

Humanitarian intermediation — refugee evacuation

Intermediation between governments and airlines to evacuate refugees during the current armed conflict. Passengers reunited with their families.

+350Passengers saved

2026Ongoing

Case · 2026

Acquisition of an AOC for a new operator

Full technical and legal due diligence, closing with AESA undertakings and a transition plan with no service interruption.

14Aircraft

5 m.Closing

Case · 2026

Montreal Convention litigation — baggage

Defence of an airline in a class action on liability limits. Favourable resolution at first instance.

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8 m.Proceedings

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Trust

Leading airlines and aviation professionals trust us.

Aviation advisory — from the leasing contract to courtroom defence of your rights.

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News

Analysis and updates, from the control tower.

Regulation

04 · 05 · 2026 · 6 min read

Regulation 2024/356: what changes for CAMOs

New regime for airworthiness management organisations and adaptation deadlines.

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Drones · UAM

28 · 04 · 2026 · 4 min read

U-space in Spain: keys for 2026

How USSP providers, airworthiness requirements and insurance fit together.

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Litigation

15 · 04 · 2026 · 5 min read

Montreal Convention: 2025 case law

Five key rulings on liability limits for passengers and cargo.

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Leasing

02 · 04 · 2026 · 7 min read

Cape Town after the latest ratification: what's new

Practical implications of the entry into force for registries and security interests.

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M&A

22 · 03 · 2026 · 5 min read

AOC operator acquisitions: technical due diligence

What to audit in fleet, certifications and contracts before closing the deal.

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Sustainability

11 · 03 · 2026 · 6 min read

SAF mandate and CORSIA: roadmap to 2030

Sustainable aviation fuel blending obligations and the European penalty regime.

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Analysis and news from the aviation sector

Contact

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Three offices, one promise: rigour, proximity and real technical knowledge.

Madrid (HQ)Calle Alaró 12
+34 628 923 624Mon–Fri · 09:00 to 19:00 (CET)
Clients@legalair.esPablo@legalair.es
OfficesMadrid · Asturias · Dubai

Legalair AbogadosAviation Law & Consultancy Firm.

Comprehensive advisory for companies and professionals in the aviation sector.

Early Retirement for Cabin Crew

Aviation Broker

Aircraft Leasing Contracts

Aviation Staffing

Commercial & Business Law

Business Cases

360° Comprehensive Advisory

OCC — Operations Control Centre

Tax

IOSA & IATA Certifications

Operations Manuals

Internal Audits

Aviation Payroll

Tax Return — 7P

We know the sector from the inside.

Pablo Jerez

Elvira Guerrero

David Fernandez

Natalia Leal

Jose Luis Ranchal

Meet the full team

Operators and professionals who do not tolerate turbulence trust us.

First early retirement for cabin crew

Cabin crew early retirement via the administrative route

Launch of ACMI airline Wefly Aviation

Humanitarian intermediation — refugee evacuation

Acquisition of an AOC for a new operator

Montreal Convention litigation — baggage

Leading airlines and aviation professionals trust us.

Analysis and updates, from the control tower.

Regulation 2024/356: what changes for CAMOs

U-space in Spain: keys for 2026

Montreal Convention: 2025 case law

Cape Town after the latest ratification: what's new

AOC operator acquisitions: technical due diligence

SAF mandate and CORSIA: roadmap to 2030

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Ready to take off?

Let's talk.

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We aretheNo. 1firm in Spainin theaviation sector.

+100caseswon.

Legalair Abogados
Aviation Law & Consultancy Firm.

We are
the
No. 1
firm in Spain
in the
aviation sector.

+100
cases
won.