Joana Donas-Botto

Joana Donas-Botto is a legal professional with extensive experience in compliance, ethics, and renewable energy law. Currently serving as an Associate at North Star Compliance Ltd since July 2020, Joana engages in call-off projects related to ethics, compliance, and ESG strategies. Prior roles include Legal Associate at Hive Energy, where assistance was provided to the General Counsel in the Renewable Energy Sector, and Compliance Paralegal at GetGround. Earlier experience includes a position as a Paralegal at Norton Rose Fulbright, where Joana analyzed complex commercial cases, and as a Lawyer at Teresa Botelho & Associates, focusing on legal pleadings in civil and criminal law. Joana began their career as a Trainee Lawyer at Escritório de advogados, Arnaut e Associados, successfully handling appeals in various legal areas. Joana holds a Master's degree in Forensic Law Science and has completed several additional courses in English law and judiciary preparation. Additionally, Joana has experience in design, having worked as a Jewellery brand designer at Dolce Siena.