Carlos Balbontín Gubbins
About Carlos Balbontín Gubbins
Carlos Balbontín Gubbins is a lawyer based in Santiago, CL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Chile™ since 2017. Carlos Balbontín Gubbins is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Santiago, Chile
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Criminal Defense
- Litigation
Current Firm: Balbontin, Correa, Bown & Cía. Ltda
Location: Santiago, CL
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University Studies Universidad de Chile, School of Law, 1973. Montenegro Prize for the best graduate of his year, 1973. James B. Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States of America, 1968-1969. Admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Justice, 1975. Academic and Professional Activities Professor in Commercial Law, School of Law, Universidad de Chile, 1974. Author of Chilean and foreign publications. “Considerations about the principle of administrative legality&rd...
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