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Biography

Award-winning international legal and compliance professional with 20+ years of cross-border experience in maritime and transport law, international environmental regulation, and sanctions/trade compliance. Advises on complex commercial matters under English law, including charterparty and shipbuilding issues, regulatory risk, and dispute strategy for internationally exposed operations. Has held senior in-house leadership roles across shipping, port logistics and infrastructure, including leading legal and compliance functions for a strategic terminal asset within an international group. Works at the intersection of business, regulators and industry stakeholders, developing practical compliance frameworks and risk-management approaches for high-impact projects. Author of widely used professional methodologies, books and peer-reviewed scientific articles on regulatory compliance, environmental liability and risk allocation in maritime projects, and the practical implementation of climate-related rules in private practice. Regularly invited to speak at international professional events and contribute expert commentary and analysis for professional audiences. Serves as an arbitrator and is selected for expert roles requiring specialised knowledge and professional standing, including evaluation of complex disputes and compliance matters.