Silvia Zamorano

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Silvia is specialized in compliance programs, internal investigations, and the prevention of fraud and corruption

With more than 20 years of experience, Silvia has provided strategic advice to clients in the areas of compliance, criminal law, sustainability, and cybercrime. She has in-depth knowledge of national and international regulations, as well as best practices in ethics and integrity, corporate criminal liability, anti-corruption, and money laundering, among others.

Silvia has extensive expertise in international compliance regulations and has worked on the implementation of internal information systems at the national level, their integration with other jurisdictions, the management of whistleblowing channels, internal investigations, audits, and certifications (UNE 19601, ISO 37001, ISO 37301). She also supports certification processes, participates in "monitor" processes in BMD, advises sanctioned companies (BID), and provides guidance on crisis management and cybersecurity incidents.

Academic Background

  • Law degree from the University of Málaga
  • Master’s in Legal Practice and Business Legal Advice from the Carlos III University of Madrid
  • Executive Master in Business Law from Garrigues & Harvard Law School
  • Expert in Chrominology from UNED and has completed the Advanced Program in PBC&FT at the UAM

Recognitions

  • Criminal law litigator
  • Chambers & Partners as "star associate" in "Corporate Compliance" (2023-2024)
  • Best Lawyer in "Corporate Governance" (2018-2024)
  • Iberian Lawyer as one of the "Top 10 Lawyers in Cybersecurity" (2020)
  • Finalist in the "Corporate Governance" category at the European "Woman in Business Law Firms" (WBL) awards (2024)

Teaching and Leadership

  • Directed criminal law proceedings and participated in sanctioning procedures related to PBC&FT regulations
  • Design and implementation compliance, anti-corruption, integrity, sustainability, competition, and third-party due diligence models, integrating international models across multiple jurisdictions (France, Italy, Portugal, Peru, etc.)
  • She has taught at various business institutions and universities (IEB, IE, UNAV, Complutense, etc.)
  • Co-director and professor of the Master’s in Sustainability, Good Governance, and Compliance at the University of San Pablo CEU

Languages

  • Spanish, English and French


Related services

  • Corporate Governance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Sustainability & Environment
  • White Collar Crime

"Silvia's technical knowledge is masterful, as well as her ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical realities. His work is impeccable and technically excellent"

Chambers & Partners