Ana Santos Duarte is a Portuguese lawyer with expertise in Business and Human Rights, corporate sustainability, human rights due diligence, and responsible business conduct. She has extensive experience advising companies and industry associations on identifying human rights risks across global supply chains, developing corporate policies such as human rights policies and sustainability frameworks, and delivering training sessions for executives and industry leaders on responsible business conduct and human rights compliance.
As a Legal Adviser at Beyond Human Rights Compliance (BHRC), Ana advises civil society organizations (CSOs) on Business and Human Rights issues and supports businesses in integrating human rights considerations into their operations. She supports in conducting risk assessments, developing corporate policies, and aligning business practices with international standards and legal frameworks.
Ana is also a Research Associate at the NOVA Centre on Business, Human Rights, and the Environment (NOVA BHRE), where she contributes to academic and policy-oriented research, stakeholder engagement, and guest lectures on ESG, corporate accountability, and human rights due diligence.
Previously, Ana practiced law at a Portuguese law firm, advising on business and human rights, corporate sustainability, and social economy. She has developed and implemented human rights policies for businesses, conducted due diligence assessments, and worked on legal and strategic frameworks for sustainable corporate practices.
Ana holds a Postgraduate Degree in Corporate Law and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Lisbon. She is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.