CUBA
The Bahamas
Havana
West Indies
Cuba
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Martin Domb, Pedro A Freyre, Augusto E Maxwell and Christopher Carver Akerman LLP
Haiti Dominican Republic
Jamaica
Akerman LLP helps businesses navigate the complexities of the Cuban market and is at the cutting edge of Cuban policy and market entry strategy. The firm has led front line policy dis- cussions with government and industry leaders regarding US-Cuba relations for more than a decade, with members of the team being de- scribed as “very knowledgeable of OFAC regu- lations and the Helms-Burton Act”. Akerman
LLP has developed a comprehensive analysis of the legal risks, potential actions and defenc- es relating to claims filed as a result of the lifting of the suspension of Title III of the Helms-Bur- ton Act in 2019. The firm currently represents several clients in the defence of claims resulting from the activation of this provision. This article should not be considered as a reflection of Ak- erman LLP’s position in those cases.
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 and in arbitrations. Martin’s 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 in advising clients who are potentially exposed to liability under the provisions of this law.
Pedro A Freyre is the chair of Akerman’s international practice. 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 USA and outbound US investment in Latin America. He regularly provides compliance counselling and training in connection with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
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