Duarte has been actively working in Banking and Financial Law, focusing on Compliance and the regulation of Management Companies for Collective Investment Undertakings.

He has served as a Compliance Officer and Compliance team coordinator, advising the Boards of Management Companies, Investment Firms, and Crowdfunding Managers. He has extensive experience in the incorporation, merger, and authorization of such entities before the CMVM, ASF, and the Bank of Portugal.

He has successfully structured and submitted various Alternative Investment Vehicles and investment funds, including real estate, venture capital, bonds, and crypto assets.

Duarte participated in the transposition of Law 83/2017 on anti-money laundering prevention and coordinated the implementation of prevention systems in financial and non-financial entities.

Additionally, he provides training in Anti-Money Laundering Prevention, Compliance, and Regulatory Law, including for the Portuguese Association of Investment Funds, Pensions, and Wealth Management.