Xavier Ribas
About Xavier Ribas
Xavier Ribas is a lawyer based in Barcelona, ES and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Spain™ since 2008. Xavier Ribas is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Barcelona, Spain
- Communications Law
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- Information Technology Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Media Law
- Privacy & Data Protection Law
Current Firm: Ribas y Asociados
Location: Barcelona, ES
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