Corporate/Commercial: International Firms | Latin America

Holland & Knight is a highly reputable corporate heavyweight with a solid Cuba practice split between its Miami and Washington, DC offices. The team provides counsel to US multinationals on obtaining the OFAC licence to do business in Cuba. The department is particularly active in advising airlines and cruise liner companies on establishing and operating commercial routes to Cuba. The firm also represents major names in the hotel, entertainment and banking industries.

Uría Menéndez is a prestigious full-service firm with a respected Cuba practice and long-standing involvement on the island. The team represents multinational companies in investment deals and is active 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 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.