Pedro Zelaya Etchegaray
About Pedro Zelaya Etchegaray
Pedro Zelaya Etchegaray is a lawyer based in Santiago, CL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Chile™ since 2018. Pedro Zelaya Etchegaray is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Santiago, Chile
- Insurance Law
- International Arbitration
- Litigation
Current Firm: Zelaya Etchegaray & Co.
Location: Santiago, CL
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