Ricardo Peña Vial
About Ricardo Peña Vial
Ricardo Peña Vial is a lawyer based in Santiago, CL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Chile™ since 2009. Ricardo Peña Vial is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Santiago, Chile
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Energy Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Oil and Gas Law
- Project Finance and Development Practice
- Trade Law
Current Firm: Larrain y Asociados Abogados
Location: Santiago, CL
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