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Corporate/Commercial: International Firms - Cuba
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.
Strengths
Lupicinio International Law Firm has a versatile team with the knowledge and perseverance to deliver strong client service.
Work Highlights
Lupicinio International Law Firm advised Proquimia on exchange rate impacts for its Cuban joint venture, Suchel Proquimia, ensuring compliance with laws and treaties on foreign investment.
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.
Imara contributes valuable insight from a distinctly Cuban perspective. She has great understanding of how foreign regulations impact Cuba as well as the ability to think like a foreign investor.