Corporate/Commercial: International Firms - Cuba
Band 3
What the Team is Known For
Lupicinio International Law Firm is a respected Spanish firm with a long-standing Cuba practice. The department benefits from having a Cuban lawyer permanently based in Havana and maintains a close working relationship with Bufete Internacional. The team also assists clients with trade agreements, joint ventures and the setting up of operations on the island, particularly in the Mariel Special Development Zone. The firm advises banks on commercial loans to Cuban state-owned companies, while also offering experience across a number of sectors, including transport and energy, tourism, media and consumer goods.
Work Highlights
Lupicinio International Law Firm assisted Parrotecnic in the renegotiation of outstanding debt with the Cuban entity Quimimport and the assessment of strategic options relating to claims against Banco Internacional de Comercio.
Notable practitioners
Associate-to-watch Imara Betancourt is a qualified Cuban lawyer who is based out of Havana. She draws on her previous experience acting as in-house counsel for a mixed-ownership Cuban and foreign enterprise.
When we need to confirm matters relating to Cuban law, we turn to Imara Betancourt because of her strong knowledge of local law and investment matters. She demonstrates deep local expertise.
