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About
Provided by Sergio J Galvis
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
USA
Sergio Galvis is regularly sought out by mining clients for his expert handling of complex financings, including cross-border transactions.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sergio suggests very smart or sophisticated solutions and he gives very effective advice."
"He's an outstanding lawyer."
"He's a great lawyer and a great leader."
"Sergio goes above and beyond in delivering exceptional client service. His attention to detail, responsiveness, meticulous research and strategic thinking contributes to the successful resolution of complex legal issues."
"Sergio suggests very smart or sophisticated solutions and he gives very effective advice."
"He's an outstanding lawyer."
"He's a great lawyer and a great leader."
"Sergio goes above and beyond in delivering exceptional client service. His attention to detail, responsiveness, meticulous research and strategic thinking contributes to the successful resolution of complex legal issues."