Pedro Freyre, chair of Akerman's International Practice, provided insight on the historic changes to U.S.-Cuba policy in the National Law Journal and Daily Business Review. The articles detailed the terms of the overhaul, and speculated on the possible opportunities for U.S. companies doing business with Cuba.

The United States government has launched historic steps to re-establish full diplomatic relations with Cuba following more than 50 years of political isolation. While acknowledging that the U.S. isolation of Cuba failed to achieve the goal of a democratic, prosperous, and stable Cuba, President Obama announced measures to end the U.S.'s policy approach and to promote change in Cuba that is consistent with U.S. support for the Cuban people and in line with U.S. national security interests.

National Law Journal: "Lawyers See Business Opportunity in Obama's Cuba Opening"

Daily Business Review: "No Cuban Embargo? No Problem"