At PalmaOrellana Abogados, we prioritize assisting our clients in achieving their objectives swiftly and efficiently, while maintaining rigorous standards of excellence and quality in our services throughout the process.
Juan Cristobal Palma Orellana
Main Partner
Lawyer and Master of Laws with over a decade of experience providing legal counsel to private enterprises and governmental entities on corporate and contractual matters. Throughout his career, Mr. Palma has held significant roles, including Head of the Digital Government Division at the Government of Chile, Counselor of the Strategic Programs and Industries Committee (CPIE Transforma Chile) at CORFO, Director at RedGealc (Electronic Government Network of Latin America and the Caribbean), and Deputy General Manager of the Strategic Program Sé Santiago Smart City at CORFO. He also served as Counselor in the Presidential Advisory Committee for Higher Education Reform, provided counsel to the Technological Revolution chapter of the National Innovation Council, and currently serves as an external project evaluator at ANID, the National Research and Development Agency (formerly CONICYT).
Mr. Palma previously held the positions of President of the Student Federation, President of the Law Students Board, and President and Co-founder of ALUMNI at Alberto Hurtado University. He is also a member of the Chilean Bar Association, Colegio de Abogados A.G.
Expertise &
Experience
Corporate Governance
Strong corporate governance ensures risk mitigation, investor attraction, performance enhancement, and long-term stakeholder value by implementing robust policies and regular audits to ensure compliance.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property drives innovation, creativity, and economic growth, requiring effective asset management for competitive advantages and market presence through continuous monitoring and proactive enforcement strategies.
IT & Data Privacy
Data privacy is crucial in the digital era, demanding legal compliance to protect against data breaches, identity theft, and cyber threats through regular security assessments and employee training programs.
Business &
Consumers Law
Business and consumer laws are vital for ethical practices, customer trust, and avoiding legal liabilities in commercial transactions by staying updated with legal developments and offering transparent communication with clients.
International Projects
International projects are pivotal for global cooperation, economic progress, sustainability, and require strategic partnerships, global expertise, and cultural adaptability for success, along with meticulous project planning and risk management strategies.