Job/Position: External Litigation Lead Counsel
Location: Barcelona, Spain
A Spanish-qualified lawyer with 17 years of litigation experience before Spanish civil courts, specialising in airline passenger claims under EU Regulation 261/2004 and the Montreal Convention. Zaira has handled approximately 250 aviation and consumer claims per month throughout her career, combining deep procedural expertise with a strong commitment to passenger rights enforcement.
At AirAdvisor, Zaira serves as External Litigation Lead Counsel for Spain, providing legal oversight on passenger compensation claims, denied boarding disputes, and airline liability cases under EC Regulation 261/2004. Her role encompasses procedural strategy, complex case review, and litigation management across the Spanish jurisdiction.
Zaira has built her career around high-volume civil litigation, managing legal teams and large case portfolios before Spanish courts. At Miralbell Guerin, she led airline passenger claims on behalf of Reclamio, covering the full procedural lifecycle — from initial legal assessment and evidence review through to drafting formal complaints, negotiating with airlines, filing court proceedings, and representing clients at trial. Alongside aviation work, she has extensive experience in consumer protection litigation, including cases involving abusive mortgage clauses, floor clause claims, and unfair contractual terms.
Expert insight: Passenger comfort and safety should not be sacrificed for the sake of maximising profits. Regulations are there to protect the user.
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