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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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June 11, 2026
Recent TFJA (Tribunal Federal de Justicia Administrativa) criteria regarding capital contributions and dividend distributions
On May 28, 2026, two precedents issued by the Plenary of the Superior Chamber of the Federal Court of Administrative Justice (Tribunal Federal de Justicia Administrativa or “TFJA”) were published in the Court’s official journal. These precedents address the tax treatment of capital contributions and dividend distributions.
June 3, 2026
USMCA Review: First Bilateral Negotiating Round and Outlook
Mexico and the United States concluded the first formal round of negotiations under the Joint Review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), held on May 28–29, 2026, in Mexico City.
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Compliance and Industrial Property: The New Paradigm
In Mexico, the shift toward preventive models already has legal backing in the current Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (“LFPPI” or the “Law”) and in recent amendments published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) on April 3, 2026, which strengthen the role of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property ("IMPI") as an enforcement authority and promoter of best practices.