Expertise:
International law and arbitration
Major Product/SVS:
International legal services
Education Degrees:
Doctor of Law, University of Havana (1952)
Affiliations Awards:
Inter-American Bar Association; The American Society of International Law; Argentina-Florida Chamber of Commerce; Commercial Dispute Resolution Center of the Americas, American Arbitration Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
51
Number Of Years In Current Position:
20
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his discipline and passion for the law.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he has always been interested in the legal process.
Extended Bio Profile:
In 1953, Mr. Juncadella received the Ricardo Dolz Arango National Law Award, which enabled him to work as a public defender before Havana, Cuba's highest criminal court from 1953 to 1955. In 1956, Mr. Juncadella joined Bufete de Mendoza, the oldest and one of the largest law firms in pre-Castro Cuba, as an associate. He served as a partner there from 1957 to 1962. Mr. Juncadella is particularly knowledgeable about the laws, customs, and lawyers of more than 25 countries spanning from Mexico to Argentina and including the Caribbean nations. Before joining the firm, Mr. Juncadella served for more than 25 years in various countries as corporate counsel for the Exxon Corporation's affiliates in Latin America. He also served Exxon as general counsel of Esso Inter-America, Inc., a regional office located in Coral Gables, Florida, overseeing petroleum interests in the Caribbean Sea and Central and South America.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Providing the clients with legal counsel and consulting services related to international law and arbitration
Awards/Honors:
Lawyer of the Americas Award, University of Miami Inter-American Law Review (1998); Named Honorary Member, Lima Bar Association of Peru
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Juncadella plans to continue working in his current capacity and maintain communications with lawyers in 42 countries.