His professional career has led him to become a reputable national arbitrator, being consistently highlighted by the prestigious international publication Chambers & Partners as one of the most-in-demand arbitrators in Chile.
Juan Eduardo Palma J. is an outstanding academic of the Commercial Law Department at the Universidad de Chile, where he has taught generations of lawyers during more than 50 years.
Furthermore, he has served as a member of the Chilean Bar Association, has been and is a member of the board of directors of relevant companies in Chile, such as the former Banco BHIF, Canon Chile S.A. and Itochu Chile S.A. He actively participates of international lawyers’ associations, having served as Regional Secretary for South America and as president of the Law Firm Administration Commission of the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA).