Juan Ignacio León Lira
About Juan Ignacio León Lira
Juan Ignacio León Lira is a lawyer based in Santiago, CL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Chile™ since 2017. Juan Ignacio León Lira is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Santiago, Chile
- Construction Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Urenda, León, Rivas & Darraïdou
Location: Santiago, CL
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