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Sergio J Galvis

Sergio J Galvis

Latin America 2026

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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Project Finance

International Counsel

5 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

International Counsel

5 years ranked

Banking & Finance

International Counsel

5 years ranked

About

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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

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Project Finance - International Counsel

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.

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Corporate/M&A - International Counsel

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.
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Banking & Finance - International Counsel

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.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Sergio Galvis is always involved in our matters. He brings his experience in financing as well as his strategic vision to transactions.

    Project FinanceChambers Latin America

  • 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 Latin America

  • Sergio Galvis is a good team leader, and he goes above and beyond for us.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America

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