| Country | Department/Lawyer | Band | Comments |
| Cuba | General Business Law: International Firms | 2 | Head of department José María Viñals is singled out by clients for “his experience and strategic vision.” They continue: “He knows the Cuban side, he understands what you can do and what you can’t do and advises accordingly,” adding: “He has the legal knowledge that is fundamental, but he is also technically very good.” Viñals led the team representing Unilever in the establishment of its operation in the Mariel Special Development Zone.
Based in Havana, Cuban lawyer Imara Betancourt co-ordinates the relationship between the firm and Bufete Internacional. “She’s very attentive and available,” reports one source, while another adds: “I would definitely recommend her; she is a good contact because she knows everyone.” She is a former in-house counsel at Unión Suchel. |
| Spain | Dispute Resolution (Foreign Expertise) – Iran | José María Viñals occupies a privileged position in the Spanish market as an experienced sanctions lawyer operating across the CEE region. His client roster includes notable Russian and Iranian companies and individuals. He also has a broader Cuban practice that encompasses both commercial and litigation topics.
Foreign desks Has notable experience appealing EU sanctions decisions on behalf of Iranian companies and individuals. José María Viñals is the main contact in the department. |
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| Spain | Corporate/M&A – José María Viñals (Foreign expert for Cuba) | José María Viñals of Lupicinio International Law Firm has an impressive track record in corporate and banking sector matters for international companies that are active in Cuba. He advised Unilever on the establishment of a production plant in the Mariel Special Development Zone and on the agreement of a loan facility for the same. Clients highlight his commercial and strategic knowledge of the Cuban market. Viñals is based in Madrid. | |
| Spain | Dispute Resolution – José María Viñals (Foreign expert for Cuba, Russia & Iran) | José María Viñals occupies a privileged position in the Spanish market as an experienced sanctions lawyer operating across the CEE region. His client roster includes notable Russian and Iranian companies and individuals. He also has a broader Cuban practice that encompasses both commercial and litigation topics. | |
| Cuba | General Business Law: International Firms – Imara Betancourt (Associates to Watch) | Based in Havana, Cuban lawyer Imara Betancourt co-ordinates the relationship between the firm and Bufete Internacional. “She’s very attentive and available,” reports one source, while another adds: “I would definitely recommend her; she is a good contact because she knows everyone.” She is a former in-house counsel at Unión Suchel. | |
| Cuba | General Business Law: International Firms – José María Viñals | 2 | Head of department José María Viñals is singled out by clients for “his experience and strategic vision.” They continue: “He knows the Cuban side, he understands what you can do and what you can’t do and advises accordingly,” adding: “He has the legal knowledge that is fundamental, but he is also technically very good.” Viñals led the team representing Unilever in the establishment of its operation in the Mariel Special Development Zone. |
