Profile
Anne has over 15 years of experience in legal, compliance and strategic advisory, with a strong international track record in highly regulated industries. She started her career at Garrigues in 2007 and joined Lidl in 2012 as Director of Legal & GRC in Portugal, later serving as VP of Legal & Compliance and VP of Human Resources at Lidl in the US. After returning to Europe in 2019, she held operational leadership roles in Spain and Portugal before moving to Berlin in 2022 to join FREENOW, a leading multi-mobility platform, as Head of Compliance and Data Protection. In 2025, Anne joined Proença de Carvalho as a consultant and head of the German Desk.
Anne advises national and international organizations on a wide range of legal and corporate matters, with a particular focus on digital and Artificial Intelligence regulation, data protection, product and consumer law, corporate governance and compliance. She has extensive experience in navigating EU regulatory frameworks, particularly in the areas of technology, data and sustainability.
Combining legal expertise with operational leadership and a pragmatic, innovation-driven approach, she delivers strategic, forward-thinking solutions that align regulatory compliance with sustainable growth and business efficiency.
As head of the German Desk, Anne supports German-speaking companies entering the Portuguese market and Portuguese companies expanding into Germany.
Education
Bachelor of Laws, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Oporto, 2007.
Master of Law (LL.M.), International Legal Studies, Georgetown University, 2016.
Postgraduate Certificate in International Trade, Georgetown University, 2016.