General Business Law: International Firms
Global Guide 2024 : Cuba
Band 1
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Provided by Uría Menéndez
Spain has robust cultural, diplomatic and economic ties to Cuba and has been one of the leading investors in Cuba, initially in the tourism and hospitality sector but currently in all sectors of Cuban economy including finance and infrastructure, which has become a priority for the Cuban Government focused in attracting foreign investments. UM has been at the forefront of these developments.
Uría Menéndez has a double qualified Cuban-Spanish lawyer, Lourdes Dávalos, with broad experience advising foreign companies and investors on establishing their businesses in Cuba. She is backed by a team of lawyers based in Madrid with experience in Cuban matters. UM lawyers regularly travel to Havana and work closely with local lawyers from Cuban State-owned law firms. We have an outstanding relationship with Cuban authorities and the important players in Cuba’s legal and business market.
We are mentioned in the ranking of Cuban section in Chambers Latam since its beginning. We are recognised as leading law firm in Cuban practice ranked in Band 1 of the 2020 Edition of Chambers Latam in Cuban Corporate/Commercial section.
Chambers Review
Uría Menéndez is a prestigious full-service firm with a highly respected Cuba practice and longstanding involvement on the island. The team represents multinational companies in significant investment deals and is a market leader in tourism and real estate work. The department's advice covers leasing, loan agreements and management contracts, as well as setting up joint ventures with Cuban state-run companies. Its noted bench of practitioners has a strong track record in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors and has also represented financial institutions, including national development banks, as well as major companies from the agribusiness, fashion and drinks industries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Uría Menéndez's practitioners are great connoisseurs of the legal market in Cuba. As well as being optimal and efficient in their response, they're highly respected by the local authorities and companies."
"The firm has proven to be capable of handling complex matters, both substantive and procedural, by integrating their team with local counsels when needed."
"Uría Menéndez's practitioners are great connoisseurs of the legal market in Cuba. As well as being optimal and efficient in their response, they're highly respected by the local authorities and companies."
"The firm has proven to be capable of handling complex matters, both substantive and procedural, by integrating their team with local counsels when needed."
Notable Practitioners
Eduardo Rodríguez-Rovira heads Uría Menéndez's Latin American practice, and boasts extensive expertise advising multinationals on foreign investments across the region.
"Eduardo Rodríguez-Rovira is a highly qualified lawyer, committed to providing an outstanding client service."