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Santiago Costal

Associate since 2019

Santiago has broad experience in different types of litigation, civil, commercial and amparo, primarily in judicial rehabilitation of past due portfolio, derived from his experience as Legal Specialist in the Financial and Contentious Area for a State Trust Fund, second-tier bank, where he was responsible for representing and delivering direct attention to different types of proceedings, and from his experience as Associate at the firm Bufete Rocha, S.C. where he provided direct attention to civil, family and commercial law proceedings.

+52 (55) 5201 7545
scostal@macf.com.mx
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  • Spanish.
  • English.

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The experience and educational background of our professionals form the foundation of our practice.

Our continuous dedication and preparation ensure that each client receives high-quality legal representation, backed by a solid foundation of knowledge and experience.
Education
  • Specialization Degree in Civil Law, Universidad La Salle (Cum Laude), Mexico City, 2018.
  • Diploma in Constitutional Proceedings, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de México, Mexico City, 2014.
  • Specializacion in “Amparo” Especialidad en Derecho de Amparo; Universidad Panamericana (Cum Laude), Mexico City, 2013.
  • Specialization Degree in Business Law, Universidad Panamericana (Cum Laude), Mexico City, 2012.
  • Specialization Degree in Procedural Civil and Commercial Law, Universidad Panamericana (Cum Laude), Mexico City, 2011.
  • Specialization Degree in Commercial Law, Universidad Panamericana (Cum Laude), Mexico City, 2010.
  • Diploma in Corporate Law, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico, Mexico City, 2010.
  • Specialization Degree in Financial Law, Universidad Panamericana (Cum Laude), Mexico City, 2009.
  • Law Degree, Universidad Latina de America, Morelia, 2008.
Experience
  • Legal Specialist in the Financial and Contentious Area, Fideicomisos Instituidos en Relación con la Agricultura (FIRA), 2011-2019.
  • Associate, Bufete Rocha, S.C. 2010-2011.
Contact
Cliente satisfecho estrechando la mano con un abogado: Cliente feliz con servicio legal en Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes S.C.

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November 5, 2025
Initiative to amend legislation on working hours
On December 3, 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo submitted to the Senate the initiatives that, together, would redefine Mexico’s working time regime by setting a 40‑hour weekly cap, as well as new limits on overtime and the obligation to maintain an electronic record of actual hours worked.
December 3, 2025
Minimum wage increase and workweek reduction announced
Today, December 3, the President of Mexico announced during the morning press conference the increase of the minimum wage for 2026 and highlighted key elements of the Federal Government’s initiative and implementation strategy to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours. According to the announcement, the initiative will be submitted to Congress today for formal presentation before the close of the regular session, and it is expected to be debated in early 2026.
November 27, 2025
Subcontracting Inspection Protocol
On November 24, 2025, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (“STPS”, per its acronym in Spanish) issued the “Subcontracting Inspection Protocol” (the “Protocol”) which establishes the guidelines and procedures for monitoring and enforcing labor regulations applicable to subcontracting in Mexico.