Jesús Zapata
About Jesús Zapata
Jesús Zapata is a lawyer based in Madrid, ES and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Spain™ since 2010. Jesús Zapata is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Madrid, Spain
- Asset Finance Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Financial Institutions
- Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Project Finance and Development Practice
- Public Finance Law
Current Firm: DLA Piper
Location: Madrid, ES
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