Javier Villasante
About Javier Villasante
Javier Villasante is a lawyer based in Madrid, ES and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Spain™ since 2009. Javier Villasante is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Madrid, Spain
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Family Business Law
- Investment Funds
- Private Equity Law
Current Firm: Cuatrecasas SLP
Location: Madrid, ES
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Partner since 2010. Law degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Master’s Degree in Corporate Legal Counseling. General Manager of Blecua Legal. Responsible for the litigation area. His professional practice is developed mainly in the handling of judicial and arbitration proceedings in the field of construction, industry, civil liability and insurance.
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