Emilio has over 15 years of experience in aviation law, tax litigation, commercial and corporate law, and dispute resolution. He advises high-net-worth individuals, aircraft owners, operators, and financiers on all aspects of aircraft acquisition, financing, registration, and operation, as well as related corporate and compliance matters.
He manages transactions from LOI through delivery, including drafting and negotiation of aircraft purchase agreements, lease and financing agreements, operating agreements, aircraft management agreements, and maintenance programs.
In addition to his transactional practice, Emilio advises on aviation fuel and energy-related contracts, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreements, supply frameworks, and emissions-trading compliance. His work spans airports, logistics providers, and major airlines, combining deep sector knowledge with a practical understanding of sustainability initiatives within the aviation industry.
Emilio has successfully handled over 100 aircraft acquisitions and sales worth more than USD2.5 billion, providing strategic guidance on registration, Cape Town Convention, and International Registry matters across multiple jurisdictions.
He represents clients across Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Asia and regularly attends major international aviation events and conferences. Emilio is admitted in England & Wales and Venezuela and is fluent in Spanish.
Expertise
- Sales, Acquisition & Financing
- Aircraft Registration and Regulation
- Energy & Aviation Fuel Supply
- Commercial Contracts
- High-Net-Worth Family Office
Experience
Sales, Acquisition & Financing
- Advises high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients on aircraft sales, acquisitions, and financings, managing transactions from LOI to delivery.
- Acted on 100+ high-value aircraft transactions totalling over USD 2.5B.
- Drafted and negotiated APAs, LOIs, lease and financing documentation, and security agreements.
- Advised on cross-border structures, registration, and escrow arrangements.
- Coordinated with financiers, operators, and authorities to ensure timely closings.
Aircraft Registration and Regulation
- Provides advice on aircraft registration, jurisdictional structuring, and compliance under CAA, FAA, and ICAO regimes.
- Advised clients on optimal registry jurisdiction (UK, Isle of Man, San Marino, Malta, etc.).
- Guided clients on Cape Town Convention and International Registry filings.
- Supported owners and operators with compliance and documentation reviews.
Energy & Aviation Fuel Supply
- Advises on aviation fuel, logistics, and sustainability-related contracts for airports, suppliers, and airlines.
- Drafted and negotiated aviation fuel-supply and storage agreements.
- Advised on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchase and blending agreements.
- Prepared pipeline-access, trucking, and ground-handling contracts.
- Drafted standard terms and conditions for supply and risk allocation.
- Advised on fuel-emissions trading and environmental compliance frameworks.
- Supported clients on procurement and long-term supply relationships with major carriers.
Commercial Contracts
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates aviation and corporate contracts to support client operations and business growth.
- Drafted Aircraft Management, Charter, and Maintenance Agreements.
- Advised on operational and service program terms (e.g., Rolls-Royce Corporate Care, Smart Parts, ESP Gold).
- Negotiated commercial agreements ensuring compliance and efficiency.
Corporate & Commercial
- Drafted and negotiated aircraft management, charter, and maintenance agreements.
- Assisted with corporate structuring and contract documentation for aviation service providers.
- Reviewed shareholder and operational agreements for aviation-related companies.
- Supported partners on GDPR compliance, T&Cs, and commercial due-diligence processes.
- Ensured alignment between business operations, regulatory obligations, and contractual frameworks.
Aviation
- Acted for HNW individuals, lessors, and financiers on aircraft purchase and sale transactions.
- Advised operators on management, operating, and maintenance agreements.
- Advised charter companies, brokers and other companies within the aviation industry.
- Assisted financiers with security and mortgage documentation.
- Represented clients before civil aviation authorities and in registry matters.
- Supported operators and owners in post-delivery compliance and restructuring.
Energy
- Drafted and negotiated aviation fuel-supply, trucking, and pipeline-access agreements.
- Prepared and advised on SAF purchase and blending agreements.
- Reviewed and negotiated service and storage agreements for airport fuel facilities.
- Drafted terms and conditions governing supply, distribution, and risk allocation.
- Advised on fuel-emissions trading schemes and regulatory compliance under UK and EU frameworks.
- Supported clients on procurement strategy, sustainability targets, and long-term offtake arrangements.
High-Net-Worth Family Office
- Structured aircraft acquisitions for private clients, coordinating with fiduciary and tax advisers.
- Advised on ownership and registration options.
- Negotiated management and operational agreements for family-owned aircraft.
- Assisted clients with financing, insurance, and escrow arrangements.
- Supported post-closing compliance and service programme enrolments.
Please note: The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Keystone Law.
Recognition
Colegio de Abogados de Venezuela
European Business Aviation Association (EBAA)
Participant in the STARS sustainability programme
Represented The Air Law Firm at leading international aviation conferences and events
Participant and lead for The Air Law Firm in the STARS (Standards & Training for Aviation Responsibility and Sustainability) programme
Career
Emilio qualified as a solicitor in 2007. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2025, he worked at the following firms:
- The Air Law Firm
- Joelson
- Island Advice Centre