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Ana Sofia is a Knowledge Management Director in Fragomen’s Brussels office, where she leads the team responsible for the firm’s European content. She leverages this information to support country teams in their client deliverables, capturing market trends with the EU Advisory Team and facilitating its integration with the firm’s technology offerings.

Ana Sofia is heavily involved in the firm’s EU Government Strategies working group, where she works with national and EU authorities to implement business friendly practices based on market trends. She is also the DEI lead for the Benelux offices and actively involved in pro bono initiatives, with an emphasis on promoting the rights of asylum seekers and stateless individuals.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Ana Sofia was a Global Knowledge Product Manager at a large U.S. firm, where she developed and managed a suite of technology products. She began her career working in Intellectual Property in international organizations before moving to the in-house legal team at a multinational biotechnology corporation.

After Ana Sofia was admitted to the New York Bar, she worked in a number of Knowledge roles, including at a start-up in New York where she curated and created content for large U.S. firms. She also worked as a consultant where she implemented a global contract lifecycle solution and a clause library for a large corporation.

Ana Sofia speaks English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

After Ana Sofia was admitted to the New York Bar, she worked in a number of Knowledge roles, including at a start-up in New York where she curated and created content for large U.S. firms. She also worked as a consultant where she implemented a global contract lifecycle solution and a clause library for a large corporation.

Ana Sofia speaks English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

Education

  • Maastricht University, LL.M, 2011
  • University of Exeter, LL.B, with Honours , 2010

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: New York

Professional accomplishments

Member, New York State Bar Association

Member, International Legal Technology Association

Experience

Launched a contract lifecycle solution and clause library at a large multinational corporation with over 100 offices worldwide. This involved working with lawyers across multiple regions to create templates of the seven most used contracts to automate in the contract lifecycle solution and gather key clauses in a clause library.

Led the team who developed an innovative platform aggregating and standardizing knowledge content, experts and other team resources across seven practices and 16 offices at a large U.S. firm.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, Fragomen’s Global Japan Conference 2025, Osaka, Japan, 11 November 2025.

Speaker, “Adapting to Global Immigration Change at Speed.” GME TV | Leaders Live, Webinar, 16 October 2025.

Co-author, “The case for immigration concessions: maintaining the UK’s competitiveness in science and technology.” European Pharmaceutical Review, 27 March 2025.

Ana Sofia’s insights

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

November 11, 2025 — November 13, 2025 | Conference

Fragomen's Global Japan Conference 2025 | フラゴメン法律事務所:2025年グローバルビザセミナー(日本)のお知らせRead more

October 16, 2025 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders Live: Adapting to Global Immigration Change at SpeedRead more
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Ana Sofia’s insights

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

November 11, 2025 — November 13, 2025 | Conference

Fragomen's Global Japan Conference 2025 | フラゴメン法律事務所:2025年グローバルビザセミナー(日本)のお知らせRead more

October 16, 2025 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders Live: Adapting to Global Immigration Change at SpeedRead more
More related insights

Related content

Fragomen Consulting EuropeRead more

Ana Sofia’s insights

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

November 11, 2025 — November 13, 2025 | Conference

Fragomen's Global Japan Conference 2025 | フラゴメン法律事務所:2025年グローバルビザセミナー(日本)のお知らせRead more

October 16, 2025 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders Live: Adapting to Global Immigration Change at SpeedRead more
More related insights

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Fragomen Consulting EuropeRead more

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  • BelgiumBelgium

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Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

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[email protected]

T:+32 2 250 48 51

F:+32 (0)2 250 4801

Brussels

Fragomen Global LLP

52 Rue de la Regence

Bruxelles 1000

Belgium

Connect via Linkedin

Ana Sofia’s insights

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

November 11, 2025 — November 13, 2025 | Conference

Fragomen's Global Japan Conference 2025 | フラゴメン法律事務所:2025年グローバルビザセミナー(日本)のお知らせRead more

October 16, 2025 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders Live: Adapting to Global Immigration Change at SpeedRead more
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Fragomen Consulting EuropeRead more

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[email protected]

T:+32 2 250 48 51

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52 Rue de la Regence

Bruxelles 1000

Belgium

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Ana Sofia’s insights

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

November 11, 2025 — November 13, 2025 | Conference

Fragomen's Global Japan Conference 2025 | フラゴメン法律事務所:2025年グローバルビザセミナー(日本)のお知らせRead more

October 16, 2025 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders Live: Adapting to Global Immigration Change at SpeedRead more
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Fragomen Consulting EuropeRead more

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[email protected]

T:+32 2 250 48 51

F:+32 (0)2 250 4801

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52 Rue de la Regence

Bruxelles 1000

Belgium

Connect via Linkedin

Ana Sofia’s insights

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

November 11, 2025 — November 13, 2025 | Conference

Fragomen's Global Japan Conference 2025 | フラゴメン法律事務所:2025年グローバルビザセミナー(日本)のお知らせRead more

October 16, 2025 | Conference

GME TV | Leaders Live: Adapting to Global Immigration Change at SpeedRead more
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Partner Jack Kim discusses how Canada’s increasingly selective and complex immigration system is affecting talent access, retention and long-term workforce planning for employers.

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A1-Bescheinigung für Geschäftsreisen und Entsendungen: Was Arbeitgeber wissen müssen

In this blog, Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains when employers need an A1 certificate for employees traveling or working temporarily within Europe, the application process and how timely planning can help manage social security compliance risks.

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Fragomen Retains Band 1 Ranking & Receives Four Individual Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide

Fragomen and UK team members are ranked in the “Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals – UK-wide” category of the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide.

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Establishing a Business Presence in Switzerland: Key Considerations for Employers

In this blog, Director Ana Bessa Santos explores what Swiss authorities expect from employers when assessing work permit applications—including why a well-developed business plan, realistic growth projections and evidence of a genuine operational presence are critical to supporting both initial applications and future permit renewals.

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Counsel Brian Hunt discusses how proposed changes to F-1 student visas could create uncertainty for international students transitioning to the US workforce.

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Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel: Rechtliche Risiken bei Mitarbeitereinsätzen aus dem Ausland

Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains how employers and clients can reduce legal risks during cross-border employee assignments in Germany.

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Mainland vs. Free Zone in the UAE: Choosing the Right Company Structure in 2026

Senior Manager Zak Hynes explores the key factors businesses should consider when establishing a presence in the UAE—from operating model and visa requirements to banking, office needs and long-term growth plans—in our new blog. The right structure is the one that best supports your business strategy, not simply the lowest upfront cost.

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2026 Regional Immigration Overviews | #MobilityMinute

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Gazeta Prawna: Unijny parasol nad pracownikami z Ukrainy rozpięty do 2028 r. Polscy pracodawcy mogą spać spokojnie, ale czas ucieka

Partner Karolina Schiffter discusses how the EU's extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens through 2028 will affect employers in Poland.

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Partner Karolina Schiffter Recognised in Lexology Index: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2027

Partner Karolina Schiffter is recognised in the Lexology Index: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2027 report.

Learn more

Blog post

Canada’s Immigration Dual Reality: Narrower Access, Persistent Demand

Partner Jack Kim discusses how Canada’s increasingly selective and complex immigration system is affecting talent access, retention and long-term workforce planning for employers.

Learn more

Blog post

UK Temporary Shortage List Review: What the Migration Advisory Committee's Recommendations Mean for Employers

UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit explores what the recommendations mean, what’s still uncertain and what employers should be watching next

Learn more

Blog post

A1-Bescheinigung für Geschäftsreisen und Entsendungen: Was Arbeitgeber wissen müssen

In this blog, Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains when employers need an A1 certificate for employees traveling or working temporarily within Europe, the application process and how timely planning can help manage social security compliance risks.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen Retains Band 1 Ranking & Receives Four Individual Rankings in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide

Fragomen and UK team members are ranked in the “Immigration: High Net Worth Individuals – UK-wide” category of the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide.

Learn more

Blog post

Establishing a Business Presence in Switzerland: Key Considerations for Employers

In this blog, Director Ana Bessa Santos explores what Swiss authorities expect from employers when assessing work permit applications—including why a well-developed business plan, realistic growth projections and evidence of a genuine operational presence are critical to supporting both initial applications and future permit renewals.

Learn more

Media mentions

Personnel Today: Migration Committee Proposes to Cut 24 Occupations From New Shortage List

Partner Louise Haycock discussed the Migration Advisory Committee’s Temporary Shortage List recommendations and the need for clear workforce plans and transitional arrangements.

Learn more

Media mentions

Business Insider: 3 Lawyers React to Trump's New Limits on Student Visas

Counsel Brian Hunt discusses how proposed changes to F-1 student visas could create uncertainty for international students transitioning to the US workforce.

Learn more

Media mentions

Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel: Rechtliche Risiken bei Mitarbeitereinsätzen aus dem Ausland

Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains how employers and clients can reduce legal risks during cross-border employee assignments in Germany.

Learn more

Blog post

Mainland vs. Free Zone in the UAE: Choosing the Right Company Structure in 2026

Senior Manager Zak Hynes explores the key factors businesses should consider when establishing a presence in the UAE—from operating model and visa requirements to banking, office needs and long-term growth plans—in our new blog. The right structure is the one that best supports your business strategy, not simply the lowest upfront cost.

Learn more

Video

2026 Regional Immigration Overviews | #MobilityMinute

Partner Catherine Macris highlights key findings from Fragomen’s 2026 regional immigration overviews, including tighter compliance controls, digital border transformation and emerging pathways for global talent.

Learn more

Media mentions

Gazeta Prawna: Unijny parasol nad pracownikami z Ukrainy rozpięty do 2028 r. Polscy pracodawcy mogą spać spokojnie, ale czas ucieka

Partner Karolina Schiffter discusses how the EU's extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens through 2028 will affect employers in Poland.

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