Cuesta Campos y Asociados S.C.

Cuesta Campos y Asociados S.C., which in the words of one client ‘combines strong local expertise with an international mindset, making them a standout partner for cross-border legal matters in Mexico’, is a well-regarded player in the Guadalajara legal market. Also operating from offices in Mexico City and León, the Guadalajara office houses strong capabilities that span corporate and M&A, antitrust, international trade, IP, tax, real estate, labour and employment and dispute resolution. The firm advises on a wide range of transactional matters, including joint ventures, M&A transactions and corporate governance mandates. Its banking and finance practice regularly handles asset-backed lending transactions, syndicated loans and project financing mandates. The group also offers robust capabilities in tax structuring advice and representation in administrative disputes. On the real estate front, the team advises on lease, sale and purchase agreements, financings and development matters across all asset classes. Its labour practice supports clients with union negotiations, employment compliance and employer training programmes. Key contact Hugo Cuesta, who splits his time between Guadalajara and Mexico City, acts as firm CEO and focuses on corporate law and M&A transactions. Azucena Marín, who also divides her time between the two cities, handles advisory and transactional corporate work and antitrust matters. Additional notable contacts include foreign trade practice group lead Alejandro Martínez; real estate practice group head Berenice Soto; Jesús Bueno (corporate and real estate law); ’outstanding’ principal Rafael Sánchez (corporate, international trade and tax); and fellow principal Gerardo Valencia, who directs the labour and employment practice group. Associates Sandra Chávez and Verónica Ortiz major on advisory and contentious labour and employment matters. All named lawyers are based in Guadalajara, unless otherwise specified.