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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
Languages
  • 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 11, 2026
Energy and Infrastructure → CNE Issues Regulations Governing the Marketing of Natural Gas, Petroleum Products, LPG and Petrochemicals
On November 5, 2026, the National Energy Commission (“CNE” per its acronym in Spanish) published in the Federal Official Gazette the resolution issuing the General Administrative Provisions Regulating the Marketing of Natural Gas, Petroleum Products, Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Petrochemicals (the “Regulations”).
October 30, 2026
Energy and Infrastructure→ Deadline for the registration for BESS projects under Strategic Projects scheme is extended
On October 29, 2026, the Ministry of Energy (“SENER”) published in the Federal Official Gazette the decree issuing the fourth amendment (the “Amending Decree”) to the decree issuing the Call for Proposals for Strategic Power Generation and Storage Projects aligned with Binding Planning (the “Call for Proposals”), originally published on May 15, 2026, and subsequently amended on May 26, July 10, and September 2, 2026.
October 30, 2026
Energy and Infrastructure → Amendments regarding the approval of foreign investment on national security grounds enter into force
Following up on our client alert of August 31, 2026, the amendment to the Foreign Investment Law (Ley de Inversión Extranjera) (the “LIE Amendment”), which the President had submitted to the Senate on August 30, 2026, was published today in the Federal Official Gazette. The LIE Amendment will enter into force the day following its publication.