Partner and founder, GPA Law
Giulio Palermo is an arbitration specialist qualified in Switzerland, Italy, and Spain. He has acted in over 100 international arbitration proceedings, including more than 60 appointments as arbitrator. His experience spans proceedings conducted in English, Spanish, French, and Italian under the rules of all major arbitral institutions. Recognized internationally for his expertise, Giulio is consistently ranked among the leading arbitration practitioners worldwide across major legal directories.
In addition to his work as counsel and arbitrator, Giulio acts as an expert before courts and arbitral tribunals and advises clients on dispute prevention, dispute strategy, and Swiss law aspects of cross-border business operations.
Giulio is also a leading practitioner in sports arbitration, with a particular focus on disciplinary matters. He serves as an arbitrator with the Court of Arbitration for Sport and the Swiss Sports Tribunal. In his capacity as UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector, he represents UEFA in proceedings before its disciplinary and appeal bodies.