Lourdes Ayala
About Lourdes Ayala
Lourdes Ayala is a lawyer based in Madrid, ES and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Spain™ since 2013. Lourdes Ayala is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Madrid, Spain
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Private Equity Law
Current Firm: Bird & Bird (International) LLP
Location: Madrid, ES
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