Abogados de Derecho Internacional en Puerto Rico
Cross-border transactions, international trade and treaties, recognition of foreign judgments, and disputes spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Transacciones transfronterizas, comercio internacional y tratados, reconocimiento de sentencias extranjeras y disputas que abarcan múltiples jurisdicciones.
Julian R Rivera Aspinall is an attorney with 29 years of experience whose practice areas include personal injury, insurance, commercial law, real estate, estate planning, civil litigation, franchise law, Law 21 / Law 75, arbitration and mediation, maritime, product liability, class actions, sexual assault, business consulting, trusts, business law, federal practice, international law,
You need one when a matter crosses borders: structuring import-export operations, negotiating contracts with foreign companies, resolving disputes subject to foreign law or international arbitration, recognizing foreign judgments or divorces, and handling cross-border estates or investments. Puerto Rico's position as a U.S. jurisdiction in the Caribbean makes these issues common for local businesses.
Generally yes, through an exequatur proceeding before the Puerto Rico Court of First Instance, which verifies that the foreign court had jurisdiction, the defendant received due process, and the judgment does not offend local public policy. Foreign arbitral awards are typically enforceable under the New York Convention, which often makes arbitration clauses attractive in international contracts.
Yes. Puerto Rico is inside the U.S. customs territory, so federal customs, export control, sanctions (OFAC), and anti-corruption (FCPA) laws fully apply, and U.S. free trade agreements generally cover Puerto Rico. Local businesses trading with the Caribbean and Latin America must comply with the same federal trade regime as mainland companies.
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