Carolina Abecasis
About Carolina Abecasis
Carolina Abecasis is a Leveraged Finance Associate at Linklaters in London, England, where she has worked since 2021. She holds an MSc in Law from The University of Law and has previous experience at Bank of America and as a Trainee Solicitor at Linklaters.
Work at Linklaters
Carolina Abecasis has been employed at Linklaters as a Leveraged Finance Associate since 2021. In this role, she focuses on leveraged finance transactions, providing legal advice and support to clients. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Trainee Solicitor at Linklaters from 2019 to 2021, where she gained experience across various legal disciplines. Additionally, she participated in a Vacation Scheme at Linklaters in 2017, which provided her with early exposure to the firm's operations and culture.
Education and Expertise
Carolina Abecasis holds an MSc in Law, having completed the Legal Practice Course at The University of Law in 2019. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where she studied from 2015 to 2018. Earlier, she achieved an International Baccalaureate at CAISL - Carlucci American International School of Lisbon from 2011 to 2015. Her education has equipped her with a solid foundation in both law and business management.
Previous Experience at Bank of America
Before her current role at Linklaters, Carolina Abecasis worked at Bank of America as a Legal Secondee for six months in 2021. During this period, she gained practical experience in a financial institution, which enhanced her understanding of the intersection between law and finance. This role contributed to her professional development and broadened her legal expertise in a corporate environment.
Career Progression
Carolina Abecasis has demonstrated a clear trajectory in her legal career, beginning with her Vacation Scheme at Linklaters in 2017. Following this, she completed her training as a Solicitor at the firm from 2019 to 2021, which provided her with comprehensive legal training. Her transition to the role of Leveraged Finance Associate in 2021 marks a significant advancement in her career, reflecting her growing expertise in finance law.