Ph.D. Researcher at Northumbria University and qualified IP lawyer admitted at the Italian Bar, Sara’s work is devoted to the use of IP assets as private sustainability governance tools and the legal implications arising thereof. Her analysis is framed within the under-considered SMEs' perspective and focused on suppliers along the value chain. Sara is involved as an expert at UN/CEFACT “Enhancing Traceability and Transparency for Sustainable Value Chains in Garment and Footwear” project. She is the Law and Sustainability Specialist and one of the co-founders of the NGO rén collective, a platform providing sustainable fashion SMEs with network opportunities and viable options for an industry reset.