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Andersen has a wide experience in advising companies with the set-up of their businesses in Cuba and the development of professional activities in this country. Our Cuban Desk is composed of partners and lawyers of various practice areas, who share knowledge and have more than 20 years of experience in Cuba.
The firm aims to provide quality and broad-ranging legal advice to national and international clients on Cuba-related matters.
The team has represented its clients in Cuba in virtually all areas of the economy, including in the agriculture, automotive, renewable energy, infrastructure, telecommunication or tourism industries.
The Cuban Desk of Andersen combines experience within the Cuban market with vast knowledge of the legal system, economic and corporate framework and the political and institutional setting within Cuba. In this way, we not only advise, but also accompany our clients throughout all the phases of their operations and projects, from making the decision regarding the implementation, to establishing and developing, in order to guarantee an impeccable course with a successful outcome.
Professionals
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Ignacio Aparicio Ramos |
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September 2023 | Latam Corporate Insights | Publications | Cuban Desk | Corporate Law and M&AAn opportunity guide about: The Corporate M&A legal and tax framework focused on the Energy industry across LatAm -
US lawsuit filed under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act is dismissed | Publications | Cuban DeskFor the third time, South Florida District Judge Robert N. Scola, dismissed the lawsuit against Expedia, Hotels, Orbitz and Booking -
Andersen in Spain is ranked among the best law firms for international advisory services in Cuba by Chambers Latin America 2024 guide | News | Cuban Desk | Corporate Law and M&AAndersen has also been named, for the fourth consecutive year, as a finalist as firm of the year for the Chambers Latin America Awards 2023, in the Cuba section (International Counsel) -
Chambers Global 2023 recommends Andersen in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Corporate and M&A and International Law Firm in Cuba | News | International Arbitration | Cuban Desk | Corporate Law and M&A | LitigationThe guide highlights Andersen in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Corporate and M&A and in General Business Law as an International Firm in Cuba -
First court sentence conviction by a US court related to Title III of the Helms-Burton Act | Publications | Cuban DeskFirst court sentence conviction by a US court related to Title III of the Helms-Burton Act -
US Court of Appeals Judge Urges Congress to Correct Helms Burton Law | Publications | Cuban DeskIn his decision, the judge states that he considers that the text of the section of the Act that is the subject of interpretation was improperly drafted and, therefore, urges Congress to correct the text of the LHB. -
Why Spanish hoteliers are still keen on Cuba, despite challenges | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio explains in an article published by Hospitality Insights that the reason why Spanish hotel companies have been betting on the island's tourism development for many years is "because of the future importance of this market and because they do not recognize the extraterritorial application of the Helms-Burton Act". -
New US court decision rejects alleged "trafficking" under Title III of the Helms Burton Act | Publications | Cuban DeskNew US court decision rejects alleged "trafficking" under Title III of the Helms Burton Act -
Cuba opens foreign investment to the retail and wholesale sector-Andersen | Publications | Cuban DeskWith this new step, foreign investors will be able to manage the direct marketing of their products in retail and wholesale markets -
New decision by the Southern District Court of Florida recognises the Helms Burton Act's definition of "trafficking" as constitutional | Publications | Cuban DeskOn March 23, 2022, a judge of the Southern District Court of Florida issued a new ruling recognising that the definition of "traffic" included in the Helms Burton Act (HBL) is constitutional -
Florida judge acknowledges "trafficking" of Havana port cruise terminal by cruise companies | Publications | Cuban DeskThe decision of Judge Beth Bloom of the Southern District Court of Florida corresponds to a summary proceeding that is part of the appeals filed by all parties involved in the proceedings -
Andersen climbs the rankings of Chambers Global 2022 | News | Cuban Desk | Corporate Law and M&A | LitigationThe international guide highlights the areas of Dispute Resolution and Corporate / M&A and includes for the first time in the ranking Ignacio Aparicio in Corporate/M&A, who also repeats as Foreign Expert in Cuba, Miguel Prado in Financial Regulation and Luis Cortezo in Dispute Resolution, an area in which Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre and Elena Sevila are again recognised -
New Portfolio of Opportunities for foreign investment in Cuba | Publications | Cuban DeskThe Cuban authorities update the Portfolio of Opportunities for Foreign Investment in Cuba in order to inform foreign investors about new projects of interest -
The Possibility of foreign investment in MSMEs in Cuba | Publications | Cuban DeskNew regulations associated with the establishment of MSMEs in Cuba, which open up the possibility for Cubans to create their own businesses and contribute to the island's economic development -
Cryptocurrencies, a new resource available to businesses in Cuba | News | Cuban DeskIt is not clear if the use of cryptocurrencies in Cuba could circumvent the blockade provisions or not, but it could facilitate payment between Cuban companies, including those that are the subject of foreign investment, in their commercial relations with other Cuban and foreign companies. -
Andersen in Spain strengthens its position among the best law firms for international advice in Cuba in the Latin America 2022 guide published by Chambers & Partners | News | Cuban Desk | Corporate Law and M&AIgnacio Aparicio consolidates his position in the individual ranking as one of the best Corporate / M&A lawyers for companies doing business on the island. -
New measures in Cuba on the exercise of private activity | Publications | Cuban DeskOn August 19, 2021, the regulations governing the exercise of private activity, including (i) self-employed workers, (ii) MSMEs and (iii) non-agricultural cooperatives, were published in the Official Gazette of Cuba No. 94 Ordinary -
Helms Burton Act: new lawsuit under Title III and appeal in favour of American Airlines | Publications | Cuban DeskThe Court argues that if the property giving rise to the claim was seized prior to March 12, 1996, a U.S. national cannot bring an action under the HBA unless he acquired title to his right to the claim prior to March 12, 1996 -
The case against Pernod Ricard, S.A. is dismissed under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act | Publications | Cuban DeskIn this lawsuit, the defendant was accused of engaging in "trafficking" with respect to assets confiscated from the plaintiffs' family by the Cuban government after 1st January 1959 -
Cuba updates the system of foreign company commercial representation | Publications | Cuban DeskOn June 7th 2021, a batch of standards was published in the Ordinary Official Gazette of the Republic of Cuba No. 63, updating the legal regime of branches and representations of foreign companies -
Helms Burton Title III plaintiffs reach settlement with defendant LafargeHolcim | Publications | Cuban DeskThe lawsuit, filed by the Clafin family, was based on the use of property confiscated by the Cuban government -
Investing in Cuba, a new opportunity for the Portuguese market | News | Cuban Desk | TaxAndersen in Spain and Andersen in Portugal jointly organised the event "New horizon for investments in Cuba, new business opportunities for Portugal", to discuss the investment opportunities that are opening in the new context on the island. -
New lawsuit under Title III of Helms-Burton between sugar mills. Francisco Industries, Inc. v. ASR Group International, Inc. | Publications | Cuban DeskThe lawsuit alleges that ASR has engaged in "trafficking" because it knowingly and intentionally profited from the assets once confiscated from the defendant through its business activity -
Proceedings against Meliá regarding the management of hotels on Cuban soil are closed for lack of jurisdiction of Spanish courts | Publications | Cuban DeskAlthough the Spanish courts have been the connoisseurs of the matter and the legal arguments used are in accordance with Spanish regulations, this lawsuit has been contextualized with the activation by the government of Donald Trump of Title III of the Helms Burton Law in 2019 -
Latest court decision in Exxon v. CIMEX and CUPET lawsuit under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act | Publications | Cuban DeskThe Court analyses the exemption of foreign states from immunity from prosecution and calls for evidence to clarify the application of the commercial activity exception -
Helms Burton lawsuit against Tripadvisor, Booking, Expedia & Visa, Mastercard dismissed at first instance | Publications | Cuban DeskThe main reason for the Court's decision to dismiss the claim is that the LHB requires the Claimant to have acquired title to the claim to the confiscated property prior to 12th March 1996 -
New lawsuit under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act | Publications | Cuban DeskAgainst a Singapore company
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New horizon in US-Cuba relations | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio analyses the United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2021. The Democratic Senate will be guiding the new Biden Administration to carry out, in this mandate and in a resolute manner, the reconciliation in the business between the US and Cuba, at a time when it is assessing which measures of the Trump Administration should be reversed and in what order. -
The United States-Cuba Trade Act Of 2021 | Publications | Cuban DeskThe bill aims to reestablish normal trade relations between Cuba and the U.S. -
Cuba, an investment destination? | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio analyzes this year's forecasts and the situation in Cuba at the investment level
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Cuba sets new regulations to encourage foreign investment | News | Cuban DeskAdargelio Garrido analyzes the new initiatives of the island to constitute an economically efficient legal product
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Chambers & Partners highlights Andersen as international firm in Cuba in its Latin America 2021 ranking | News | Cuban Desk | Corporate Law and M&AThe Chambers Latin America 2021 guide recognises the Andersen Cuban desk director Ignacio Aparicio, in the Corporate/Commercial area: International firms in Cuba individual ranking -
The impact of Helms-Burton one year after the activation of Title III by the Trump Government | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio analyses the impact of Trump's decision on the assets confiscated by Fidel in Cuba -
Cuba: a year of the Helms-Burton | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio takes stock of the impact of Title III since its entry into force and analyzes the prospects for Cuba and companies doing business on the island -
Andersen Tax & Legal advises Imperial Brands on Tabacalera´s sale | News | Cuban DeskAndersen advises the company on all aspects of the sale of the business in Cuba and on the legal implications of the transaction in Spain -
US can veto directors of Spanish companies | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio explains that it is not necessary for companies to have been sued in U.S. courts for their business in Cuba to bar their executives from entering in Vozpópuli -
US activates enforcement of Title IV of the Helms Burton Act | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio analyzes in El Periódico the rule that prevents the entry to the USA of company managers with complaints about their business in Cuba -
The Helms-Burton Earthquake hits NH with million-dollar lawsuit in U.S. | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio explains that the lack of a connection in time between the start of NH's management of the hotel and the applicant's damage would make it impossible to prove his right to compensationin Vozpópuli -
Spanish hotel companies in Cuba armour themselves against Trump's wager | News | Corporate Law and M&A | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio analyzes possible claims against tourism companies with interests in the island after the activation of the Helms-Burton Act -
Prospects for foreign investment in Cuba | News | Cuban DeskAdargelio Garrido on investment in Cuba after activation of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act -
Cuba: Title III of the Helms Burton Act is six months old | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio analyzes in Expansión the US measures against Cuba, the response of the international community and the possible implications for the process of impeachment to Trump. -
What is the Helms-Burton law, the law that keeps Spanish companies in check in Cuba? | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio explains the keys to the Helms Burton law in a guide published in Vozpópuli -
Helms-Burton: Government clarifies how to deal with notifications of claims for companies | News | Cuban DeskAndersen Tax & Legal participates in the Government's meeting with companies and legal advisors to report on the European Union's Blockade Statute that protects Spanish companies from lawsuits in the US based on Helms-Burton, according to Voz Populi -
From Meliá to BBVA: the companies sued under the Helms-Burton Act | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio explains in an article in Vozpópuli that a class action lawsuit by companies affected by the Helms-Burton Act has more weight and relevance than an individual claim -
Imperial Brands listens to offers to sell Tabacalera for 2 billion | News | Cuban DeskAndersen Tax & Legal advises in the sale of Tabacalera -
Helms-Burton Act unleashes historic legal battle | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio explains the concept of 'trafficking' contained in the Helms-Burton Law and how it can affect Spanish hoteliers in Cuba in an article published by Expansión -
‘Helms-Burton Act’: What to do if you receive a demand letter? | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio analyses the steps that companies affected by the Helms-Burton Act should take if they receive a demand letter in an article published by Cinco Días -
The first lawsuits against hoteliers under the Helms-Burton Act begin to take shape | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio analyses the lawsuits that begin to be filed after the Helms-Burton law in an article published by Voz Populi -
The U.S. May Deny Visas to Spanish Directors Sued by Trump's Law Against Cuba | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio comments on article IV of the Helms-Burton law where one of the main concerns of multinationals exists in a report published by Vozpópuli -
EU accuses US of violating bilateral agreements by implementing Helms-Burton Act | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio talks about the Spanish hotel industry investment in Cuba in a report published in Cinco Días -
The Helms-Burton law worries Spanish firms in Cuba | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio talks about the situation that could affect different companies operating in Cuba in El Periódico de Cataluña -
Hotel Companies prepare themselves for the lawsuits for seizures in Cuba | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio talks about the impact of the unblocking of the Helms Burton Act in a report published by Cinco Días Thursday opens the deadline in the U.S. to claim goods confiscated by Castroism. Meliá and Iberostar are the most affected chains -
Trump vs Cuba: Helms-Burton is not the end | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio analyses the diverse measures of great significance against Cuba by the Trump Administration for the newspaper Expansión -
Spanish companies worried about Trump's latest decision on Cuba | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio comments on the U.S. decision to lift the suspension of Title III of the Helms Burton Act in an article published by the newspaper Las Provincias. -
Spanish companies armour themselves against future expropriations of US assets in Cuba | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio comments on the impact of the unblocking of the Helms Burton Act in a report published by Cinco Días -
Trump jeopardizes Spanish investments in Cuba | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio analyses the consequences of Heading III of the Helms Burton Act which, from April 17, will allow U.S. nationals to sue for property confiscated or nationalized on the island for the El País newspaper -
Helms-Burton Act, what will happen in Cuba from April 17? | News | Cuban DeskAn article about Helm-Burton Act in Cinco Dias by Ignacio Aparicio Ramos, partner of Andersen Tax & Legal and director of the firm’s Cuban Desk -
Foreign investment in Cuba: new opportunities for 2019 | News | Cuban DeskIgnacio Aparicio writes in El Economista about the new portfolio of opportunities for foreign investment in Cuba for 2019 -
Cuba must face the new challenges of the economy by boosting domestic production and foreign investment | News | Cuban DeskEvent about New Government in Cuba in which he renowned Cuban economist Pavel Vidal and Jaime Olleros participate
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