Jorge León-Orantes
About Jorge León-Orantes
Jorge León-Orantes is a lawyer based in Mexico City, MX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Mexico™ since 2016. Jorge León-Orantes is recognized in the following practice area:
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Santamarina y Steta SC
Education: University of Michigan, LLM, graduated 1996
Location: Mexico City, MX
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