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Dávalos Abogados

Corporate/Commercial: International Firms

Latin America Guide 2027 : Cuba

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Dávalos Abogados

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Corporate/Commercial: International Firms - Cuba

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Dynamic boutique firm Dávalos Abogados is highly specialised in Cuban matters. The seasoned Madrid-based team offers expertise in corporate issues in Cuba and routinely assists clients with foreign investment contracts, joint ventures and mixed enterprise mandates. The firm is also well equipped to advise on financing and debt claims related to the Cuban market. Dávalos Abogados’ impressive client roster includes international brands in the food and drink, banking and pharmaceutical industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dávalos Abogados represented Grupo Damm in the negotiation and implementation of a joint venture with the Cuban state-owned conglomerate CubaRon for the development and operation of a beverage production plant in Cuba, as well as in the establishment of its Cuban branch office.

Strengths

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  • Dávalos Abogados' main strength is their real-world experience operating in Cuba, a highly complex jurisdiction from a legal and financial perspective. They possess practical knowledge of the regulatory and political environment, enabling them to structure viable strategies in high-risk contexts.

    Corporate/Commercial: International Firms respondentLatin America

  • The lawyers at Dávalos Abogados are focused on understanding the client’s objectives, which enables them to provide tailored advice and to navigate complex issues efficiently.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rodolfo Dávalos Fernández
    Rodolfo Dávalos Fernández

    Rodolfo Dávalos Fernández

    Senior statesperson Rodolfo Dávalos Fernández comes highly recommended by peers for his long-standing presence in the market.

    • Rodolfo Dávalos Fernández is a magnificent and highly experienced practitioner.

      Corporate/Commercial: International Firms respondentLatin America
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  • Lourdes Dávalos León
    Lourdes Dávalos León

    Lourdes Dávalos León

    Market-leading lawyer Lourdes Dávalos León continues to enjoy widespread market acclaim for her corporate and commercial practice in Cuba. She has a distinguished track record representing international clients on complex mandates.

    • Lourdes Dávalos León demonstrates extensive knowledge of the Cuban market and its complex processes. She has a strong understanding of local stakeholders and the way business operates in Cuba, combining high international standards with exceptional local know-how.

      Corporate/Commercial: International Firms respondentLatin America

    • Lourdes Dávalos León demonstrates the experience she gained from working at major firms. She is highly responsive, understands clients’ needs and handles matters with a strong commercial approach.

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  • Claudia Girón González
    Claudia Girón González

    Claudia Girón González

    Associate-to-watch Claudia Girón González continues to receive sustained praise from market commentators who endorse her practice in the Cuban corporate and commercial arena.

    • Claudia Girón González is a highly capable and detail-oriented practitioner with a strong command of Cuban corporate matters.

      Corporate/Commercial: International Firms respondentLatin America
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  • Erick Machado Cerver
    Erick Machado Cerver

    Erick Machado Cerver

    Associate-to-watch Erick Machado Cerver is noted for his activity in debt recovery litigation and regularly advises on investment and financing matters in the Cuban market.

    • Erick Machado Cerver is an exceptionally commercially astute practitioner and a highly gifted lawyer.

      Corporate/Commercial: International Firms respondentLatin America
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