Álvaro de Castro Durand
About Álvaro de Castro Durand
Álvaro de Castro Durand is a lawyer based in Madrid, ES and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Spain™ since 2020. Álvaro de Castro Durand is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Madrid, Spain
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Ambar Partners
Location: Madrid, ES
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