Fernando Urrutia
About Fernando Urrutia
Fernando Urrutia is a lawyer based in Santiago, CL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Chile™ since 2009. Fernando Urrutia is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Santiago, Chile
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation
Current Firm: Cariola, Díez, Pérez-Cotapos
Location: Santiago, CL
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University Studies Universidad de Chile, School of Law, 1996. Maximum Distinction. Admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Justice, 1999. Post graduate Master of Laws (LL.M, with honours), Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 2001. Academic and Professional Activities Professor in Commercial Law Designated by an Open Competition Based on Records of Service and a Competitive Examination, School of Law, Universidad de Chile, 2016 to date. Professor in Comme...
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