Cristián Barros
About Cristián Barros
Cristián Barros is a lawyer based in Santiago, CL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Chile™ since 2020. Cristián Barros is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Santiago, Chile
- Intellectual Property Law
- Life Sciences Practice
Current Firm: Sargent & Krahn
Location: Santiago, CL
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University Studies Universidad de Chile, School of Law, 1996. Maximum Distinction. Admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Justice, 1999. Post graduate Master of Laws (LL.M, with honours), Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 2001. Academic and Professional Activities Professor in Commercial Law Designated by an Open Competition Based on Records of Service and a Competitive Examination, School of Law, Universidad de Chile, 2016 to date. Professor in Comme...
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University Studies Universidad de Chile, School of Law, 1973. Montenegro Prize for the best graduate of his year, 1973. James B. Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States of America, 1968-1969. Admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Justice, 1975. Academic and Professional Activities Professor in Commercial Law, School of Law, Universidad de Chile, 1974. Author of Chilean and foreign publications. “Considerations about the principle of administrative legality&rd...
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