General Business Law - Cuba
What the team is known for
Bufete de Servicios Especializados' outstanding practice is acclaimed for its prowess in commercial litigation and arbitration. They exclusively represent foreign individuals and companies trading with or investing in Cuba, or Cubans who are legal residents of foreign countries. Aside from handling contentious mandates, the team has experience advising on joint ventures, commercial contracts and the establishment of branch offices on the island. The team is active across a wide range of sectors, including tourism, transport and pharmaceuticals. Bufete de Servicios Especializados benefits from a cooperation agreement with Uría Menéndez.
Strengths
"Bufete de Servicios Especializados handles a significant investment clients portfolio."
"The firm has renowned practitioners capable of working in complex matters linked to international investments."
Notable practitioners
Renowned practitioner Odalys de la Caridad Alvarez Lima boasts a stellar track record advising leading airlines and cruise liners on a wide range of contentious and advisory mandates in Cuba. "Odalys de la Caridad Alvarez Lima is a distinguished lawyer in the corporate and commercial legal sector." "She's a standout practitioner in litigation matters."
Outstanding practitioner Rodolfo Hernández Fernández acts as a mediator for the Cuban Court of International Commercial Arbitration and continues to advise foreign clients on their disputes. "Rodolfo Hernández Fernández is well regarded in matters of civil law." "Rodolfo Hernández is a very good lawyer."
Highly regarded practitioner Yanet Souto Fernández is a mediator for the Cuban Court of International Commercial Arbitration and plays a key role advising on IP, commercial law and foreign investment. "Yanet Souto Fernández is a great lawyer, and an industrial property expert." "She is a very good and renowned lawyer."
Active practitioner Zulma Echeverria's work covers both contentious and non-contentious mandates in Cuba. "Zulma Echeverria is a greatly experienced lawyer, working with international clients." "Zulma Echeverria is a very good practitioner. I see her in litigation."