Consultant · Mentor

Writer · Speaker

I research, develop methodologies and support complex intellectual processes.

Would you like to work with me?

Consultant · Mentor · Speaker · Writer

Consultant · Mentor

Writer · Speaker

I research, develop methodologies and support complex intellectual processes.

Would you like to work with me?

M a n i f e s t o

I understand law not merely as a set of norms, but as an instrument for integrating shared values into everyday practices, while allowing plural and democratic societies to endure.

Human rights, for me, constitute a consensual international standard of conduct. They are meant to guide the actions of States, businesses and individuals in contexts of complexity and asymmetry of power.

Clarity, in my view, is not simplification, but a prerequisite for understanding.

Dialogue with all affected parties is a condition for legitimacy.

I consider empathetic listening and respectful disagreement are essential to any meaningful decision-making process.

Sensitivity, far from being opposed to reason, is inherent to any serious intellectual endeavour, including law.

Authority needs to be grounded, coherent, and earned through integrity.

CONSULTANT

I am an independent consultant in Business & Human Rights, specialising in access to justice, remediation strategies and stakeholder engagement in complex organisational contexts.

My work operates at the intersection of legal analysis, institutional design and strategic decision-making, particularly in situations where risks, conflicts or impacts cannot be addressed through formal compliance alone.

I support organisations in developing credible, context-sensitive responses aligned with international human rights standards.

My areas of focus include:

– Human rights due diligence and responsible business practices

– Stakeholder and rights-holder engagement processes

– Access to justice and remediation framework design

– Strategic advisory in high-risk or high-impact contexts.

MENTOR

I mentor professionals and researchers with a strong commitment to excellence who seek to complete demanding research projects alongside their professional development.

I provide structure, methodology and strategic guidance to make complex intellectual projects viable, sustainable and rigorous over time.

I support individuals in designing clear research paths, regaining direction and making informed decisions that honour both academic integrity and professional realities.

WRITER

My research explores questions of human rights, access to justice, social rights enforcement, public interest litigation, stakeholder participation, litigation finance and remediation.

The list of my latest publications can be found below.

SPEAKER

I am available for lectures, keynotes and moderated conversations on topics related to Human Rights, Business & Human Rights, access to justice, public interest litigation, remediation and institutional responsibility.

My speaking work combines academic depth with practical insight, translating complex ideas into shared understanding and critical reflection.

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About me

I am a legal scholar and independent consultant with over 20 years of experience across higher education, legal practice and international advisory work in Europe and Latin America.

I hold a PhD in Law (University of Buenos Aires – University of Alicante), a Master’s degree in Argumentative Theory (University of Alicante, with honours), and postgraduate specialisation in Procedural Law. I am a qualified lawyer, graduated with honours from the National University of La Plata.

My work combines academic rigour with strategic clarity. I support institutions, organisations and professionals in navigating complex decision-making processes, particularly in the fields of human rights, access to justice, stakeholder engagement and remediation.

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