Global Cuba General Business Law: International Firms

Prestigious full-service firm with a highly respected Cuba practice and longstanding involvement on the island. Uría Menéndez represents multinational companies in significant investment deals and is a market leader in tourism and real estate work. Advice covers leasing, loan agreements and management contracts, as well as setting up joint ventures with Cuban state-run companies. Team has a notable 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.

Squire Patton Boggs enters the rankings for the first time this year. Madrid-based practice regularly assists clients with proceedings related to US sanctions, including the Helms-Burton Act. Also adept at advising Spanish clients with the regulatory implications of their entry into the Cuban market. The hiring of José María Viñals has strengthened the firm's Cuba practice.