José Antonio Velasco
About José Antonio Velasco
José Antonio Velasco is a lawyer based in Santiago, CL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Chile™ since 2020. José Antonio Velasco is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Santiago, Chile
- Banking and Finance Law
- Capital Markets Law
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- Project Finance and Development Practice
- Structured Finance Law
Current Firm: Álvarez Abogados
Location: Santiago, CL
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