Jordi Ruiz de Villa
About Jordi Ruiz de Villa
Jordi Ruiz de Villa is a lawyer based in Barcelona, ES and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Spain™ since 2012. Jordi Ruiz de Villa is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Barcelona, Spain
- Franchise Law
- Litigation
- Madrid, Spain
- Franchise Law
- Litigation
Current Firm: Fieldfisher
Location: Barcelona, ES
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