Elena Santías
About Elena Santías
Elena Santías is a lawyer based in Madrid, ES and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Spain™ since 2023. Elena Santías is recognized in the following practice area:
- Madrid, Spain
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Santiago Mediano Abogados
Location: Madrid, ES
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Licenciado en Derecho en 1984 con Premio Extraordinario por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Es premiado por el Gobierno de Japón con una beca de estudios a los mejores currículums de la Unión Europea en 1989. También es reconocido con una beca del British Council (1986) y recibe otra beca de estudio de los gobiernos de Francia y Estados Unidos. En 1984 funda su propio despacho de abogados especializado en derecho financiero, bancario y bursátil. En 198...
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