Juan Manuel Bethencourt
About Juan Manuel Bethencourt
Juan Manuel Bethencourt is a lawyer based in Madrid, ES and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Spain™ since 2020. Juan Manuel Bethencourt is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Madrid, Spain
- Asset Finance Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Project Finance and Development Practice
- Structured Finance Law
Current Firm: De la Peña & Bethencourt SLP
Location: Madrid, ES
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