Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría
About Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is a lawyer based in Madrid, ES and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Spain™ since 2020. Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is recognized in the following practice area:
- Madrid, Spain
- Administrative Law
Current Firm: Cuatrecasas SLP
Location: Madrid, ES
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