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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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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October 20, 2026
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October 19, 2026
On September 30, 2026, the National Commission for the Efficient Use of Energy ("CONUEE", per its acronym in Spanish) published in the Federal Official Gazette the "Decree issuing the General Administrative Provisions for the registration of high energy consumption users and the implementation of Energy Management Systems" (the "HECU Provisions").
October 14, 2026
The transaction involves the acquisition of AT&T’s wireless telecommunications business in Mexico, as well as the related financing. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.