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Sergio J Galvis

Sergio J Galvis

Global 2026

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Ranked in 6 practice areas

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Capital Markets; Credit & Leveraged Finance; Criminal Defense & Investigations; Crisis Management; Energy & Natural Resources; Energy Transition; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG); FCPA & Anti-Corruption; Infrastructure; Latin America; Mergers & Acquisitions; Mining & Metals; National Security; Oil & Gas; Power & Utilities; Private Equity; Project Development & Finance; Restructuring

Career

Oversees S&C's recruiting and administrative functions; Latin America practice co-head; Sovereign Finance co-head. Deep track record and expertise in leading multidisciplinary teams on challenging cross-border transactions, disputes and investigations for a range of clients in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Profiled by The Financial Times as an Innovative Lawyer; by Law360 as both an M&A and Project Finance MVP; by Latin Lawyer as International Lawyer of the Year; by National Law Journal as both an Energy & Environmental Trailblazer and one of the 50 Most Influential Minority Lawyers in America; and recognized by Hispanic Business as one of The 100 Most Influential U.S. Hispanics.

Harvard Law (JD, 1983); William and Mary (BA, 1980)

Clerk, Hon. Lawrence Pierce, US Second Circuit

Professional Memberships

Council on Foreign Relations; Council of the Americas Secretary; University of the Andes Foundation Trustee; Hispanic Society Museum & Library Vice Chairman

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Mining & Metals - USA

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Sergio Galvis is regularly sought out by mining clients for his expert handling of complex financings, including cross-border transactions.

Corporate/M&A - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Well-regarded practitioner Sergio Galvis is renowned for his expertise in handling cross-border Latin American corporate matters. He benefits from his extensive experience in M&A transactions pertaining to Chile and Colombia.

Project Finance - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Well-reputed partner Sergio Galvis remains a first port of call for the financing and development of mining projects in Latin America, particularly in the key Chilean market. He is held in high esteem by market commentators for his expertise in this area.

Projects - USA

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Sergio Galvis has considerable prowess in domestic and international energy infrastructure investments, with particular strength in the mining sector. He is highly knowledgeable of Latin American markets.

Banking & Finance - Latin America - International Counsel

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Sergio Galvis enjoys years of experience working on debt restructuring, acquisition finance and corporate finance mandates in Latin America. He has solid experience handling banking and finance mandates throughout the region, notably in Chile and Peru. His clientele includes sovereigns and major mining companies.

Projects - USA

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Latin America-wide

Individual Editorial
Sergio Galvis has considerable prowess in domestic and international energy infrastructure investments, with particular strength in the mining sector. He is highly knowledgeable of Latin American markets.

Energy & Natural Resources - USA

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Latin America-wide

Individual Editorial
Sergio Galvis is regularly sought out by mining clients for his expert handling of complex financings, including cross-border transactions.

Corporate/M&A - USA

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Latin America-wide

Individual Editorial
Sergio Galvis frequently represents Latin American clients in international deals. He often handles M&A and corporate governance matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Sergio is responsive and attentive.

    Mining & MetalsChambers Global Guide
  • Sergio Galvis is an extraordinary lawyer who demonstrates a level of depth and experience that is difficult to find in the market.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
  • Sergio Galvis is always involved in our matters. He brings his experience in financing as well as his strategic vision to transactions.

    Project FinanceChambers Global Guide
  • Sergio Galvis is a good team leader and he goes above and beyond for us.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Global Guide

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