Álvaro Ortúzar Santa María
About Álvaro Ortúzar Santa María
Álvaro Ortúzar Santa María is a lawyer based in Santiago, CL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Chile™ since 2009. Álvaro Ortúzar Santa María is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Santiago, Chile
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Competition / Antitrust Law
- Investment
- Litigation
Current Firm: Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados
Location: Santiago, CL
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