Beer, Wine and SpiritsOur Beer, Wine and Spirits Group combines the experience of lawyers from the corporate M&A, labor and employment, compliance, contracts, intellectual property, real estate and administrative law areas with deep knowledge in the alcoholic beverages sector.
Cuesta Campos has helped tequila producers, wineries, breweries and exporters-importers of alcoholic beverages with a complete portfolio of legal services to comply with the strict regulatory demands of the industry in Mexico and abroad.
In Mexico, both wine and craft beer consumption have grown by double-digit numbers in the last years, resulting in an increase in local production and foreign trade.
As more than 90% of the tequila distilleries are based in Jalisco, and as the top state producing craft beers (with 35% of the national production), our Guadalajara office -ranked best law firm in the region by Chambers and Partners- is conveniently located to attend the industry’s needs, along with our Mexico City location, where most of the global wine and spirits companies have settled their country headquarters.
Cuesta Campos structured the foreign trade and commercial structure of a prominent Greek Wine house, Cava Spidialis Collection, for the distribution and merchandizing of its products in Mexico. Our firm conducted the necessary procedures for the establishment of a subsidiary and has been involved in the drafting and negotiation of the necessary commercial agreements for its transaction in the country.
Due diligence and legal advice for the acquisition of a Tequila producing plant, involving sensitive corporate aspects, as well as real estate, labor and employment and regulatory matters.
General counsel services to one of the largest American-owned companies in the spirits and wine business for the incorporation of a non-profit civil association in Mexico, advising on corporate, tax and regulatory matters.
Advice to different tequila companies on labor and employment matters, including the termination of C-level executives.
General counsel services for a tequila producer with a focus on corporate and intellectual property law, as well as on commercial agreements and regulatory matters.
Advice to a tequila company using only organic agave on intellectual property rights and IP protection strategies.
General counsel services for a renowned tequila company advising on corporate matters, as well as on commercial transactions including distribution and vendor agreements for the supply of agave.
Advice on commercial transactions and negotiations for a leading food distribution company on a strategic distribution agreement with one of the largest movie theatre companies, including the supply of alcoholic beverages.