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Sergio Chagoya

Sergio Chagoya

Latin America 2027

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

Contributions and articles

2 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Santamarina y Steta SC

Latin America

Practice Areas

Fintech, project finance and infrastructure, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate, M&A.

Career

Sergio’s practice includes more than 25 years of professional experience advising national and international companies in project finance and infrastructure, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate, M&A, as well as securities, derivatives and Fintech Law.

He represents national and international lenders, sponsors, borrowers and governments in a large number of financial transactions, including private equity and venture capital of infrastructure projects, public offerings, securitizations and privatizations. He also has broad experience advising the public sector in designing and structuring operations related to public works, public procurement, and public-private partnerships (PPP's), which includes the drafting of the latest Federal Law of Special Economic Zones, which was created to enhance the economic and social development of Mexico.

Professional Memberships

Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados

Publications

"Evolution of economic freedom in Mexican constitutional law”, in Obra jurídica enciclopédica (Legal Enciclopedia), “Ciencia política y constitucional” (“Consitutional and Political Science”) Volume, Porrúa / Escuela Libre de Derecho, Mexico, 2012.

“Prologue” of Erick Carvallo Yáñez’s Nuevo Derecho Bancario y Bursátil Mexicano, 8th Edition, Porrúa, Mexico, 2010.

“Mexico” in Cross-border Handbooks: Finance Handbook, Finance, Vol. 2.

“Securitisations”, Practical Law Company, London 2009-2010.

“Mexico” in The Americas Restructuring and Insolvency Guide 2008-2009, Global White Page, London, May 2008.

“Securitization of Mortgage Loans in Mexico”, US-Mexico Legal Review of the American Bar Association, April 2007.

Personal

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professor in Civil Law in postgraduate studies at the Escuela Libre de Derecho, Mexico.

Associate Professor in Constitutional Law in undergraduate studies at the Escuela Libre de Derecho, Mexico.

Professor of the PhD in Law at Universidad Autónoma del Noreste, campus Saltillo, Mexico.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Banking & Finance - Mexico

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Partner Sergio Chagoya is based in Mexico City and is often retained by lenders for the financing of infrastructure projects.

Capital Markets - Mexico

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Partner Sergio Chagoya continues to obtain market commentators' praise for his activity in debt issuances in Mexico.

Projects - Mexico

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Based in Mexico City, projects partner Sergio Chagoya co-heads Santamarina y Steta's projects department and remains active on energy projects, as well as social infrastructure.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Sergio Chagoya is very knowledgeable about financial system rules, actively involved in operations and diligent in following up. He has an excellent strategic approach and a strong understanding of regulations.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America
  • Sergio Chagoya is a capital markets expert with many years of experience in the field.

    Capital MarketsChambers Latin America
  • Sergio Chagoya stands out for his deep expertise in infrastructure matters. He is highly hands-on and closely involved throughout the process.

    ProjectsChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at Santamarina y Steta SC (37)

Mexico

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

2 items provided by Santamarina y Steta SC

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