Maria has significant experience advising companies ranging from SMEs to listed companies, on general business law matters and compliance issues. During the past 10 years, she has performed numerous audits, both internal and in the context of third party due diligence, and she has set up numerous bespoke compliance programs for her clients. Prior to joining Squair, Maria worked both in private practice and in-house, acting as Deputy General Counsel and Compliance Manager. Her expertise has been recognized by Leaders League. Maria is also a lecturer in the ESSEC Advanced Certificate program – Women Be European Board Ready and in the IRIS International Strategy Analyst Program. Maria holds a LL.M. from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX and a Law degree from the University of Nice, France