CUBA
The Bahamas
Havana
West Indies
Cuba
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Martin Domb, Pedro A. Freyre, Augusto E. Maxwell, Christopher Carver and Lorayne Perez Akerman LLP
Haiti Dominican Republic
Jamaica
Akerman LLP helps businesses navigate the com- plexities of the Cuba market and is at the cutting edge of Cuba policy and market-entry strategy. The team has led frontline policy discussions with gov- ernment and industry leaders regarding US-Cuba relations for more than a decade, with members of
the team being described as “very knowledgeable of OFAC regulations and the Helms-Burton Act”. Aker- man LLP has developed a comprehensive analysis of the legal risks, potential actions, and defences relat- ing to claims filed as a result of the lifting of the sus- pension of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act in 2019.
Authors
Martin Domb is a first chair trial and appellate lawyer serving businesses engaged in commercial and corporate litigation. Companies spanning many sectors retain him to handle high stakes, complex disputes, in courts
Augusto E. Maxwell is chair of Akerman’s Cuba practice, assisting clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to individuals to develop viable business interests on the island. A Cuban-American, clients
and in arbitrations. His experience includes banking and finance, corporate and partnership disputes, customer/broker-dealer relations, contracts, and professional liability. He represents foreign entities and governments involved in US-based litigation. Martin has been involved with the Helms-Burton Act, specifically as it relates to Title III. He is experienced in the defence of such cases and advising clients who are potentially exposed to liability under the provisions of this law. Pedro is an internationally recognised authority on the US Embargo on Cuba and the evolving regulations enacted since the restoration of diplomatic relations between the USA and Cuba. Most recently, he has been guiding clients with respect to the defence of claims arising from the implementation of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act. In addition, Pedro represents clients engaged in inbound foreign investment in the US and outbound US investment in Latin America. He regularly provides compliance counselling and training in connection with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Pedro A. Freyre is the chair of Akerman’s international practice.
appreciate his first-hand knowledge and understanding of Cuba’s culture, government, and business climate. Working on normalisation since 2003, Gus has led discussions between US and Cuban government officials and industry leaders on the realities of establishing ongoing business relations between the two nations. His significant experience, familiarity with the marketplace, and pragmatic long-term vision, allow him to frame client issues from both nations’ perspectives.
Christopher Carver supervises and conducts all aspects of federal and state civil litigation at trial and appellate levels, including case management, motions and pleadings, oral argument, depositions and
written discovery, mediation, and trial. Areas of practice include arbitration, admiralty and maritime, antitrust, civil rights and electoral law, class actions, contracts, covenants not to compete, general commercial litigation, insurance law, injunctive proceedings, internet issues, intellectual property, securities, trade secrets, and unfair competition.
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