General Business Law: Guadalajara - Mexico
What the Team is Known For
Cuesta Campos y Asociados is a front-running full-service firm that boasts a revered position in the legal market in Guadalajara. The team renders services across a range of areas comprising general corporate law, M&A, compliance and labour and employment. It also possesses further expertise in real estate transactions. The law firm represents a strong client base from the automotive, food and beverage, manufacturing and hospitality sectors, often acting for clients with significant operations in Guadalajara. Cuesta Campos y Asociados' new clients wins include Sun Gro Horticulture.
Strengths
"Cuesta Campos y Asociados always gives us support with strategic M&As, complicated contracts, and difficult transactions. The law firm has a great and resourceful team with high responsiveness."
"Cuesta Campos y Asociados are well informed and up-to-date lawyers in Guadalajara. They are very easy to work with, as they respond promptly whilst giving a high standard of service."
Work Highlights
Cuesta Campos y Asociados provided legal advice to Terlato Wine Group on its acquisition of Riazul's assets. The matter was valued at USD5 million.
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner Hugo Cuesta Leaño boasts an acclaimed reputation for handling relevant corporate and commercial matters arising in the Guadalajara legal market. His activity includes negotiating high-value commercial contracts. "Hugo Cuesta Leaño is Cuesta Campos y Asociados' most senior partner. He is an excellent lawyer who is deserving of high recognition."
Outstanding partner Azucena Marin is renowned for her mastery of various practice areas in the Guadalajara legal market, including finance, M&A, competition and corporate governance. She also comes recommended for her real estate expertise. "Azucena Marin has helped us with very specific and strategic transactions. Her commercial awareness is very strong." "Azucena Marin is a pre-eminent lawyer who is highly knowledgeable and whom I admire a lot."
Established partner Berenice Soto continues to receive notable recognition from clients for her activity in transactional mandates in Guadalajara. "Berenice Soto is a very good lawyer, especially in real estate matters. She displays sensitivity in relation to mandates related to commercial agreements in Guadalajara."
Associate-to-watch Rafael Sánchez garners endorsement from market commentators for his corporate practice in Guadalajara.
