Principal Subject Matter Expert
Cork, Ireland
Economic growth cannot come at the expense of human rights or the environment. Therefore, sustainability and human rights must be embedded in companies, not just because it is the right thing to do, but also because it is strategically wise, as they strengthen resilience, stakeholder trust, and long-term value creation.
Cristian’s Biography
Cristian is a Regulatory Compliance Specialist with more than nine years of experience in environmental law and human rights, having worked in diverse legal roles across Mexico and Ireland.
A qualified Mexican lawyer, he joined Adherent in 2024 after holding positions at top-tier law firms, a human rights commission, environmental protection agencies, and a WEEE & Battery EPR Scheme.
He holds a law degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and two LLM degrees: one in Human Rights from the University of Alcalá in Spain and another in Environmental and Natural Resources Law from University College Cork in Ireland.
He has expertise in ESG, human rights, forced labor, circular economy, energy efficiency, ecodesign, and WEEE.
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Understanding Forced Labour & Modern Slavery Regulations: A Comparative Global Overview
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Passions & Perspectives
Outside work, you can see me playing football, hiking, travelling, or DJing with friends. I also love to barbecue (when the weather allows) and read novels, with a particular taste for realistic fiction.
Credentials & Certifications
- Bachelor in Law (LLB) 2013
- Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment 2015
- Master’s in Human Rights (LLM) 2019
- Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Law 2020
- Master’s in Environmental Law (LLM) 2022
Experience Highlights
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- Over 9 years of legal experience advising and auditing international and domestic companies on environmental, regulatory, energy, and human rights law compliance
- Participation in several working groups on circular economy, WEEE, and batteries hosted by CIRCULEIRE, Eucobat, and WEEE Forum
- Author and co-author of papers including Interpretation of the Right to a Healthy Environment in Mexico’s Legal System (University of Alcalá, 2019) and co-author of Energy Disputes, Mexico Chapter (2020)
- Speaker at several Adherent ESG and Product Compliance Insights events
