Strategic legal counsel for clients exploring opportunities in Cuba and the Caribbean
With the evolving legal landscape in the Republic of Cuba and the increasing interest from international investors, Russin, Vecchi & Heredia Bonetti (RV&HB) has launched its Cuban Desk—a dedicated practice designed to support clients navigating the complexities of foreign investment, trade, and corporate activity in Cuba.
Building on nearly five decades of experience advising clients in emerging markets, RV&HB offers a trusted gateway for Dominican, U.S., European, and multinational clients seeking to explore or expand operations in Cuba. The Cuban Desk leverages the firm’s deep knowledge in cross-border transactions and its established alliances with legal professionals on the island to deliver actionable, context-specific guidance.
Luis Lucas Rodríguez, Of Counsel to the Cuban Desk, brings a distinguished career advising clients from multiple jurisdictions in areas such as international trade, foreign investment, corporate and maritime law, aviation, and finance. His expertise spans judicial, arbitral, and ad hoc mediation proceedings, making him a key strategic advisor for businesses entering the Cuban market.
Mr. Rodríguez holds a Law degree from the University of Havana and has pursued extensive postgraduate studies across Europe and the Americas, including:
- Legal Traineeship at Richards Butler International Law Firm (now part of Reed Smith) in London
- Maritime, Commercial, and Port Law studies in Rostock, Germany
- International Finance and Accounting in Havana
- Commercial Mediation certifications from the Cuban Chamber of Commerce and Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada
- Additional training in ISO 9000 auditing, maritime security (ISPS Code), and journalism
He is also a published author and editorial board member for international maritime publications, contributing regularly to The International Comparative Shipping Guide and serving on the board of Mar Y Pesca magazine (Miami, USA).
Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, Mr. Rodríguez leads a team at the Cuban Desk that works in close coordination with RV&HB’s core legal areas, including corporate and business law, dispute resolution, real estate, intellectual property, labor and immigration law, environmental and energy regulation, telecommunications, aviation, and banking and taxation frameworks specific to the Cuban context.
Through this practice, RV&HB is positioned to offer forward-thinking legal support to clients seeking to understand, enter, and thrive in the Cuban legal environment—today and into the future.
