María Jesús Cifuentes
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 About María Jesús Cifuentes
María Jesús Cifuentes is a lawyer based in Santiago, CL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Chile™ since 2020. María Jesús Cifuentes is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Santiago, Chile
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Competition / Antitrust Law
- Litigation
Current Firm: Pellegrini & Rencoret
Location: Santiago, CL
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