Ricardo Padilla
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024 About Ricardo Padilla
Ricardo Padilla is a lawyer based in Santiago, CL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Chile™ since 2024. Ricardo Padilla is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Santiago, Chile
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Construction Law
- Litigation
Current Firm: Carey
Location: Santiago, CL
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Attorney & Partner- BBP ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Universidad de Alicante (Spain), Master’s Degree in Industrial and Intellectual Property. Universidad de Chile, Degree in Law and Social Sciences. AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: Industrial Property, Intellectual Property, Contracts, Defense in Unfair Competition Cases, Defense in Industrial and Intellectual Property Infringement Cases, Internet, Sanitary Registrations, Plant Varieties. ASSOCIATIONS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: Vice President...
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Law Degree, Supreme Court of Justice (1987). Law Degree, School of Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago (1987). Master in Environmental Law, Universidad del Desarrollo (2016). Postgraduate degree in Environmental Law, Universidad del Desarrollo (2015). Master in Mining Law, Universidad de Atacama (2005). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Founder Claussen & Velasco law firm (2017). Legal Advisor, Universidad del Norte, Casa Central Antofagasta (1990)...
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