Sara Boavida Reis
About Sara Boavida Reis
Sara Boavida Reis is a Senior Legal and Regulatory Counsel currently working at Banked in London, England. She has extensive experience in legal roles, having previously served as Legal Counsel at PPRO and as a Trainee Lawyer at Neville De Rougemont LLP in Portugal.
Work at Banked
Sara Boavida Reis currently serves as the Senior Legal and Regulatory Counsel at Banked. She has held this position since 2022, contributing her expertise in legal and regulatory matters within the financial sector. Her role involves advising on compliance and regulatory frameworks, ensuring that the company adheres to applicable laws and regulations in the UK.
Previous Experience at PPRO
Prior to her current role, Sara Boavida Reis worked at PPRO for a total of six years. She began as a Legal Counsel from 2016 to 2021, where she handled various legal issues and supported the company's operations. She was promoted to Senior Legal Counsel in 2021 and continued in that role until 2022, further enhancing her legal expertise in the financial technology sector.
Trainee Lawyer Experience
Sara began her legal career as a Trainee Lawyer at Neville De Rougemont LLP in Lisbon, Portugal, from 2013 to 2015. During her two years there, she gained foundational experience in legal practice, working on various cases and assisting senior lawyers in their work.
Education and Expertise
Sara Boavida Reis holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where she studied for 11 months in 2012. She also earned a Master's Degree in Law and Business from Universidade Católica Portuguesa from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor's Degree in Law at Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa from 2007 to 2011. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal and business principles.