The ‘truly exceptional’ team at Cuesta Campos y Asociados S.C. operates from offices in Mexico City, León and Guadalajara, and regularly assists domestic and international companies with complex corporate transactions, as well as providing day-to-day corporate advice and regulatory counsel. A recent work highlight saw the group advise Sun Gro Horticulture on its acquisition of Pelemix Mexico, and the practice’s client base also often features corporations in the food and tech segments. Leadership is shared between name partner Hugo Cuesta, whose practice takes in corporate governance and M&A; and Azucena Marin, who specialises in corporate restructuring, strategic acquisitions, joint ventures and asset-based lending. Senior principal associate Rafael Sánchez provides assistance on a range of matters including company incorporations, contractual negotiations and due diligence.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The corporate practice at Cuesta Campos is excellent. Their team provided invaluable assistance from the initial incorporation of our subsidiary all the way through ongoing operational support.'
  • 'The Cuesta Campos corporate team proved to be extremely proactive, skilfully guiding us through our expansion into the new Mexican market. They ensured comprehensive corporate, employment, and tax compliance, allowing us to focus on growing our business with confidence. Their attentive service and deep expertise made a vital difference in navigating the complexities of entering this market successfully.'
  • 'The attorneys at Cuesta Campos are truly exceptional - their legal prowess is matched by a rare combination of astute business judgment, creative thinking, and uncompromising dedication to clients. What differentiates them is their talent for going beyond just legal advice to provide strategic counselling tailored to our specific business needs and objectives. They take the time to deeply understand our company, our industry landscape, and our key priorities.'
  • 'Karla Hernández and Gerardo Valencia have been indispensable advisors on our most critical legal issues and transactions. They consistently demonstrate remarkable attention to detail, tireless commitment, and a knack for distilling complex legal concepts into clear actionable guidance.'

Key clients

  • Pretium Packaging
  • Terlato Wine Group
  • Sun Gro Horticulture
  • Lovepac Canada
  • Zoola Tech
  • Perseus
  • Industry Products
  • Jabil
  • SPG

Work highlights

  • Assisted Terlato with conducting due diligence regarding the target assets of RIAZUL.
  • Advised Lovepac Group with due diligence prior to its sale.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hugo Cuesta, Azucena Marín