ABOUT THE EVENT

Get ready for the 17th ALTA Aviation Law Americas conference, from September 17th to 19th, 2025 in Lima, Peru, at the Swissotel.

Consolidated as a key 3-day event where legal experts, renowned law firms, and leading airlines from across the Americas, The Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Africa come together to immerse in dynamic discussions on pertinent legal and financial topics that will shape the future of Latin America’s aeropolitical landscape.

Connect with industry leaders, strengthen relationships, and experience the cultural richness of Lima. Mark your calendars for September 17th to 19th, 2025, and be part of this prestigious law conference.

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TESTIMONIALS

Valeria Curi - Di Ciero Abogados
"ALTA's Aviation Law conference is the ultimate networking and learning opportunity for legal professionals in Latin America. Every edition provides a chance to connect with a wide range of jurists from across the region, discuss current issues and trends in aviation law, and expand your knowledge through informative and engaging sessions. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this valuable experience and grow your professional network."

Maria de Lourdes Marengo/PMA
I had an enriching experience learning about trends in other jurisdictions and a great networking opportunity.
Andreas Bulling/Lufthansa
"As a first-time participant to the ALTA Aviation Law event this year, the conference is meant to become a fixed appointment in my calendar for the future."

Ricardo Bernardi - Bernardi & Schnapp Abogados
"ALTA's Aviation Law Conferences are a must-attend event for legal professionals in the aviation industry. As one of the most important gatherings of its kind, it offers a unique opportunity to stay informed on the latest legal developments and network with experienced aviation lawyers from around the region. The dedication of ALTA's team and attendees make this conference a key event for any lawyer looking to advance their career in the airline and aviation sector. Join us to learn, network and improve your professional skills in the aviation industry."
Francisco Vargas/Crawford-GML
“ALTA Aviation Law Americas continues to improve year after year. It is an excellent opportunity to connect with relevant industry participants and keep updated on the latest developments in aviation law."

Ricardo Maluf - Maluf & Rodrigues Abogados
"The ALTA Aviation Law Americas conference is the premier destination for lawyers in the Americas looking to stay current on the latest legal developments in the aviation industry. With an unparalleled lineup of industry experts and opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing, this event is a must-attend for any lawyer looking to stay at the forefront of aviation law. Don't miss your chance to participate in high-level legal debates and gain valuable insights from experienced professionals."

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Humberto
Lopez Mata
DELTA Airlines
Marcelo
Mello
Nantes Mello Advogados
Eliseo Llamazares
KPMG
Carlos
Laguna
AETAI
Ivette
Franco
Copa Airlines
Jonathon
Foglia
Cozen O'Connor
Márcio
Souto
United Airlines
Ricardo
Bernardi
Bernardi & Schnapp Advogados
ricardo
Maluf
Maluf e Rodrigues Advogados
Richard
Galindo
avianca
Sergio Ribeiro Martins
Beaumont & Son
Thiago
Carvalho
ASBZ Advogados
Viviana
Martín
avianca

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ABOUT LIMA

In Lima everything is in endless movement, and even the past is constantly being rediscovered. Lima offers an extraordinary range of emotions, sensations, colors and flavors: travelers can visit the city’s impressive cathedral, fly over the ocean, enjoy a photogenic sunset, or savor unmatched cuisine.

Lima is a place of converging trends, created by its people and their living culture, where you will find every corner of Peru represented. One visit to Lima can never be enough. Lima, filled with colonial-era riches, is the only capital in South America that faces the sea, and it is hailed as the gastronomic capital of Latin America.

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Márcio Souto

United Airlines

Márcio Souto is an experienced legal professional with over 30 years of work in the commercial aviation industry. He currently serves as Managing Counsel for United Airlines in Brazil and as a Director on the Board of Representatives of International Airlines in Brazil (JURCAIB), an organization that represents more than 30 international carriers operating in the country.

Widely recognized for his expertise in legal and regulatory matters affecting aviation, Márcio has extensive experience engaging with government authorities, airport regulators, and industry associations. His areas of specialization include international air service agreements—such as those between the United States and Brazil—as well as key multilateral treaties that govern global aviation, including the Chicago and Montreal Conventions.

Ivette Franco Koroneos

Copa Airlines

Ivette Franco Koroneos is a Panama-based attorney and the Senior Legal Director of Copa Airlines for over 20 years. She has served several positions in the public sector. Ivette worked in the Embassy of Panama to the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C. and was appointed several representations to the OAS such as alternate Representative to the OAS and Representative of Panama to the Inter-American Commission of Women. Ivette also worked as General Director of Legal Affairs and Treaties and Chief of Staff for the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama. She is an active member of the International Aviation Womens Association (IAWA), and of the Panamanian Association of Business Executives

Sergio Ribeiro Martins

Beaumont & Son / Clyde & Co

Sergio Ribeiro Martins is Legal Director at Beaumont & Son / Clyde & Co working since 2011 with aviation law acting on behalf of local and international airlines as well as their insurers and reinsurers, focusing on both contentious and non-contentious matters.   Versed in liability claims arising from air carriage such as passengers’ transportation, cargo matters, airport operations and accidents in general (including major accidents). Experience in various jurisdictions across South America, Central America, the Caribbean and the US. Specialised in Brazilian Procedural and Civil Law by Fluminense Federal University (UFF) and MBA in Insurance/Reinsurance by the National Insurance School (ENS).

Thiago Carvalho

ASBZ Advogados

Thiago Carvalho, partner at ASBZ Advogados specializing in aviation law, is one of the leading exponents of aeronautical law. He is a member of the Aeronautical Law Committees of OAB-RJ (Brazilian Bar Association – Rio de Janeiro Section) and OAB-Conselho Federal (Federal Council of the Brazilian Bar Association), and a council member of the Brazilian Institute of Aeronautical Law. With over 12 years of experience in aeronautical law and civil aviation, his expertise is widely recognized in the field

Richard Galindo

avianca

Richard Galindo, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at avianca since November 2020. Previously, he served in various senior legal roles at AGIL from 2017 to November 2020. In his role as the Chief Legal Officer, Mr. Galindo was integral to the Company’s successful out-of-court restructuring in 2019 and Chapter 11 reorganization and emergence during the COVID-19 pandemic. He holds a law degree and a post-graduate degree in corporate law from the law school of Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, a post-graduate degree in tax law from Universidad del Rosario in Colombia and Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in business law from UCLA. Prior to joining the Avianca Group, Mr. Galindo served as director of the corporate/M&A practice group at Brigard Urrutia and worked in other law firms, including Withers (New York) and other Colombian law firms. Mr. Galindo is admitted to the practice of law both in Colombia and in the State of New York.

Carlos Gutiérrez Laguna

AETAI

Carlos Gutiérrez Laguna is a Lawyer, currently general manager of AETAI – Asociación de Empresas de Transporte Aéreo Internacional – which is the association that brings together almost all international operators in Peru. He holds a bachelor degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. He completed a Master’s Degree in Aviation Business Administration at the Autonomous University of Madrid. He has developed his professional career in the tourism and private aeronautical sector for more than twenty-one years. Likewise, he has six years of experience in the Civil Aviation Authority of Peru. His practice is focused on legal and regulatory matters in the air transport sector.

Humberto Lopez Mata

Delta Air Lines

Humberto Lopez Mata is the Director of International and Regulatory Affairs at Delta Air Lines where he is responsible for regulatory matters and leading the organization’s government affairs strategy in Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Before joining Delta Air Lines, Humberto was an Associate at the international law firm, White & Case, and held senior positions at Aeromexico, Mexico’s flag carrier, Grupo Bimbo, the largest Mexican-owned baking company and one of the largest bakery companies in the world, and Instituto para la Protección al Ahorro Bancario (IPAB), Mexico’s deposit insurance entity. He is a graduate from Escuela Libre de Derecho in Mexico, and Northwestern University and Miami University in the United States of America, and is also licensed to practice law in Florida, New York, and Mexico.

Eliseo Llamazares

KPMG

Eliseo Llamazares is partner in KPMG and Head of Aviation in LATAM.

Eliseo has developed his professional career for more than 20 years in Spain (Palma de Mallorca) leading aviation industry.  In 2017 started his career in Latin-American, moving to Chile and leading this industry in South America and now is living in Panama, leading aviation and tourism industries, in all Latin-America.

Eliseo has a master’s degree on Airports, Airlines and Aeronautic Management in IT Aerea (Spain).

Viviana Martín

avianca

Viviana Martín is the Global Director of Institutional Relations of Avianca, and the President and General Manager of Avianca Costa Rica.

She has a Doctorate and Master in Commercial Law, Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA), Specialization in Marketing, Innovation and Digital Business, Specialization in Management Skills, and is graduated in Coaching and Mentoring.

She worked on eight public positions in different governments of Costa Rica and Central America, as Minister of Justice, Deputy and Head of Government Fraction, Vice Minister of Transportation, President of Civil Aviation, President of the Public Transportation Council, President of COCESNA in Central America.

Viviana is an Industry Affairs Advisory Council of IATA, for 4 years ago.

And she is a university professor for more than 20 years, in 4 different Universities.

Jonathon Foglia

Cozen O'Connor Attorneys

Jonathon Foglia is a Member and Co-Chair of the Aviation Industry Team at Cozen O’Connor Attorneys, where he counsels clients on a wide range of aviation regulatory and commercial matters. As part of his practice, Jonathon represents U.S. and non-U.S. airlines as well as trade associations before federal aviation regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Transportation Security Administration, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Jonathon also acts for respondents in governmental investigations and enforcement and civil penalty proceedings involving alleged violations of various federal aviation-related statutes and regulations.

Jonathon has consistently been ranked as a leading aviation attorney in peer-review publications, including Chambers USA, Who’s Who Legal, and Expert Guides. He serves on the adjunct faculty at Georgetown University Law Center, where he teaches Aviation Law, and currently is the Editor-in-Chief for the American Bar Association’s Air & Space Lawyer.

Jonathon earned his bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from American University and his law degree from Northeastern University School of Law.

Ricardo Bernardi

Bernardi & Schnapp Advogados
Ricardo Bernardi founding partner of Bernardi & Schnapp Advogados, Ricardo Bernardi has extensive experience in aviation law. For the last 30 years, he has been providing full assistance to top international airlines operating in Brazil.
His practice covers the whole range of air law, including litigation, regulatory and finance matters. Owing to his experience, Ricardo was appointed as a member of the commission created by the Brazilian Senate to draft a proposed bill of the Aeronautical Code.
Ricardo Bernardi has written various published articles related to aviation law and has been contributing as speaker in various national and international symposiums on the subject.

Marcelo Mello

Nantes Mello Advogados

Marcelo Mello is the Co-Founder Nantes Mello Advogados, Co-Managing Partner and practice leader of Structured & Asset Finance at Nantes Mello Advogados, a boutique law firm focused on delivering tailored and exclusive legal advice to a select group of clients. Marcelo focuses on providing strategic and transactional counseling to a wide range of clients in Aviation and Finance matters. Marcelo has represented airlines, lessors, manufacturers and financiers, across a whole spectrum of aviation and ship finance deals such as acquisition, sale, financing (including pre-delivery financing), operating leasing, tax-based leasing, Spanish tax operating leases, aircraft-backed debt and equity transactions, securitizations, and export credit transactions. Marcelo also has extensive experience in airline workouts and negotiating creditor support on pre-workout scenarios. Before starting Nantes Mello Advogados, Marcelo has held Structured & Asset Finance lawyer positions in two top-tier law firms. From 2013 to 2016, Marcelo held positions in the investment banking industry at Deutsche Bank AG and Credit Suisse AG, in São Paulo and New York. Marcelo has received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Catholic University of São Paulo.

Ricardo Maluff

Maluf e Rodrigues Advogados

Lawyer and founding partner of “Maluf e Rodrigues Advogados”, graduate at Mackenzie University in 1982 (São Paulo – Brazil) with specialization in International Aviation Law is a legal advisor and legal representative in Brazil of international airlines from Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia, with over 30 years of experience in aviation law and legal advice in corporate law, President of KANOUN Institute of Compared International Law, Counselor of IBAER – Brazilian Institute of Aeronautical Law, Consultant Member of ALTA – Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association.

Constantly participates in research committees and aeronautical studies in several associations related to Civil Aviation in Brazil and other countries.

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