Pellegrini Munita, Cristóbal

partner

Mail: cpellegrini@bye.cl

Phone: +562 23788965

Cristóbal, a partner at Barros & Errázuriz, has more than 20 years of experience dedicated to the energy industry, with a particular focus on the power sector. His practice focuses on the negotiation of power purchase agreements (PPAs), transmission connection and use agreements, and project construction and operation agreements; the acquisition and sale of generation projects, assets and companies—including conventional, renewable and PMGD projects—as well as energy storage and transmission assets, including their corporate structuring and financing; and supply and transmission infrastructure tender processes.

He also advises on regulatory matters and interactions with sector authorities, and represents clients in sanctioning proceedings, administrative and judicial claims, arbitration proceedings, and other disputes among industry participants. He is a board member of ACERA A.G. (Chilean Association of Renewable Energy and Storage).

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Education

  • Law School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile (2003)
  • Certificate in Business Administration, Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, Illinois, United States (2007)
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.),  Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, United States (2007)
  • Diploma in Economic Administrative Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile (2010)

Professional Experience

  • Partner, Barros & Errázuriz (2022)
  • Counsel, Barros & Errázuriz (2018 – 2021)
  • Associate, Barros & Errázuriz (2003 – 2018)
  • Foreign associate, Shearman & Sterling LLP, New York, United States (2007-2008)

Academic Activities

  • Professor, Commercial Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile (2011 and 2017)
  • Professor, Energy Law and Project Development, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Santiago, Chile (2014-2015)

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Memberships

  • Member of the Chilean Bar Association
  • Alternate Director, Levaduras Collico (2012 – to date)
  • Member of the Board of Directors of ACERA

Recognitions

  • Band 2, Chambers Latin America 2027, Chile, Energy & Natural Resources
  • Next Generation Partners, Legal 500 2026, Chile, Energy & Natural Resources / Energy and hydrocarbons / Electricity / Projects and infrastructure
  • Band 3, Chambers & Partners Global 2025, Energy & Natural Resources

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