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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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September 17, 2025
Proposed Tax Reform for 2026
On September 8, 2025, the President of Mexico sent to the House of Representatives her amendment proposals for fiscal year 2026 (the "Bill"), which include: (I) Federal Revenue Law ("FRL"), (II) Federal Fiscal Code ("FFC"), (III) Excise Tax Law ("ETL") and (IV) Federal Duties Law ("FDL"). It should be noted that, as further discussed, the FRL contains amendments to the Income Tax Law ("ITL") and the Value Added Tax Law ("VATL").
September 3, 2025
Why companies need robust Compliance programs now more than ever
In recent years, the regulatory and business environment has changed at an accelerated pace, both in Mexico and globally. What was once considered a recommended practice is now an unavoidable requirement.
August 28, 2025
Multiva Finalizes Acquisition of CIBanco’s Trust Business
On August 19, 2025, Banco Multiva, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero Multiva (Multiva) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the trust and common representative business of CIBanco, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple (CIBanco). The transaction is the result of a competitive process supervised by the Institute for the Protection of Bank Savings (IPAB), the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), and the National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV).