Industries

Automotive

Description
of the industry


Cuesta Campos has extensive experience in representing some of the world’s leading automotive companies, as well as tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers of automotive parts, inputs and services.

The automotive industry has its own needs due to the complexity of the assembly and manufacturing operations, design and planning requirements, timelines, quality control, supply chain and logistic services challenges.

We work with several practice areas including corporate, M&A, antitrust, compliance, intellectual property, real estate and our Japanese service group. Our lawyers bring a strategic perspective, applying industry knowledge and deep experience when assisting our clients in their legal challenges and business objectives.

Our cross-border capabilities as members of Meritas allow us to provide top-quality legal services meeting the industry needs.

Representative
Matters


Legal representation and advice for a leading company in the automotive sector focused on engineering, design and manufacturing of products for major car companies. Cuesta Campos supported on the implementation of internal policies to handle the commercial relationship with third parties, drafting the documentation required to comply with antitrust law and at the same time ensuring brand protection in the market.

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Legal advice for the development of two large automotive plants in Mexico, which involved the joint partnership between an international design and construction firm and one of the most important suppliers of construction material worldwide.

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Advice to Japanese suppliers of auto parts on the establishment of operations in Mexico, including acquisition of real estate or negotiation of built-to-suit leases or leases with industrial park operators, as well as legal due diligence and incorporation of Mexican subsidiaries under the form and structures appropriate to their business needs.

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Joint venture transaction under a global cooperation agreement in the automotive industry, concerning the development and operation of an assembly plant of premium passenger cars in Mexico. This outstanding deal involved advice on M&A, antitrust, real estate, corporate, labor & employment, foreign trade and tax matters.

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Legal advice for the development of two large automotive plants in Mexico, which involved the joint partnership between an international design and construction firm and one of the most important suppliers of construction material worldwide.

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Representación y asesoría legal para la creación de un contrato de asociación (Joint Venture) entre entidades canadienses y mexicanas para la fabricación de refacciones para la industria automotriz. Nuestra firma preparó y negoció cada uno de los documentos requeridos para la realización de esta operación, incluyendo los derechos de preferencia y limitación de responsabilidades del cliente.

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