Ximena Galvan Sandoval

Results-driven senior legal counsel with 10+ years of experience spanning elite law firm practice, fintech, payments, and high-value real estate. Proven ability to lead in-house legal functions across complex, multi-country environments and drive business outcomes through strategic legal counsel. Deep expertise in fintech regulation, contract structuring, compliance, and data privacy across Latin America.

Trilingual negotiator (Spanish, English, Portuguese) with a track record of enabling product launches in highly regulated markets.

Senior Counsel LATAM at EBANX (2025-03 – 2025-09)

Led all fintech, payments, and e-commerce legal matters across 8 Latin American jurisdictions

• Led all fintech, payments, and e-commerce legal matters across 8 Latin American jurisdictions: Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, Chile, and the Dominican Republic
• Designed and executed the legal strategy for payment consolidation in Argentina amid critical regulatory changes, ensuring product launch on schedule and full regulatory compliance
• Led the regulatory and contractual integration of a new product in Colombia, structuring solutions in response to evolving e-invoicing and contract stamping regulations
• Negotiated and drafted strategic agreements with global partners; led multilingual negotiations (Spanish, English, Portuguese)
• Advised on cross-border regulatory compliance, data privacy (LGPD, LPDP), and tax matters to support scalable market expansion
• Aligned cross-functional teams (Product, Finance, Operations) on legal requirements for regional growth initiatives Of Counsel – Corporate & Technology at Independent Legal Practice (2024-07 – Present)

Strategic legal counsel to clients in the commercial and technology sectors

• Strategic legal counsel to clients in the commercial and technology sectors, advising on corporate matters, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance
• Conduct compliance audits and risk management initiatives; collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal and business strategy

Legal Counsel – Corporate, Commercial & RE at Irongate / Costa Palmas Development (2021-09 – 2024-07)

Led the entire legal function for Costa Palmas: Four Seasons Hotel, Golf Club, Marina, and all associated brands

• Led the entire legal function for Costa Palmas: Four Seasons Hotel, Golf Club, Marina, and all associated brands — managing a team of up to 15 people
• Directed comprehensive restructuring and strategic management of condominium regimes, enhancing operational efficiency and legal compliance
• Orchestrated negotiation and management of complex service and lease agreements, ensuring optimal legal and business outcomes
• Drove corporate governance and compliance strategies across all development projects, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory standards

Senior Legal Associate at Thor Urbana Capital (2020-02 – 2021-06)

Legal lead for the Caye Chapel – Four Seasons Project: luxury real estate development on a private island in Belize

• Legal lead for the Caye Chapel – Four Seasons Project: luxury real estate development on a private island in Belize
• Reviewed and analyzed financing structures; structured, negotiated, and closed international real estate transactions
• Managed legal matters in acquisition, pre-development, and development phases across hotel, residential, and industrial sectors

Senior Legal Associate at MIRA Companies (2018-07 – 2020-02)

Managed legal matters in the acquisition, pre-development, and development of hotel, residential, and commercial real estate

• Managed legal matters in the acquisition, pre-development, and development of hotel, residential, and commercial real estate
• Reviewed and analyzed financing structure for an office development exceeding USD $90 million in value
• Focused on corporate governance and compliance across three jurisdictions: Mexico, the United States, and Canada

Associate – Real Estate & Environmental Law at Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez (2015-08 – 2018-07)

Legal associate at one of Mexico's top-tier law firms, specializing in real estate and environmental law

• Legal associate at one of Mexico's top-tier law firms, specializing in real estate and environmental law
• Advised major corporate clients on high-value real estate transactions, environmental permits, and regulatory compliance

Law Clerk at General Electric Capital – Real Estate (2013-04 – 2015-01)

Supported real estate and financial transactions in an international corporate environment

• Supported real estate and financial transactions in an international corporate environment
• Includes pro-bono work at Fundación MATT focused on U.S.–Mexico migration and cooperation issues

Master's Degree in Legal Sciences – Universidad Panamericana (2016 – 2018)

Bachelor's Degree in Law – Universidad Panamericana (2011 – 2016)

Law Seminar in U.S. Legal System & Legal English – Yale University (2014 – 2014)