José Miguel Olivares Padilla
About José Miguel Olivares Padilla
José Miguel Olivares Padilla is a lawyer based in Santiago, CL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Chile™ since 2012. José Miguel Olivares Padilla is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Santiago, Chile
- Communications Law
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Investment
Current Firm: Lavín Abogados & Consultores
Location: Santiago, CL
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Law Degree, Supreme Court of Justice (1987). Law Degree, School of Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago (1987). Master in Environmental Law, Universidad del Desarrollo (2016). Postgraduate degree in Environmental Law, Universidad del Desarrollo (2015). Master in Mining Law, Universidad de Atacama (2005). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Founder Claussen & Velasco law firm (2017). Legal Advisor, Universidad del Norte, Casa Central Antofagasta (1990)...
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