Gabriela B.
About Gabriela B.
Gabriela B. is a Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate) at Starling Bank in London, England, with a diverse legal background in corporate governance and commercial transactions. She has practiced law in England & Wales, New York, and Brazil, and has a strong interest in emerging technologies in the fintech sector.
Work at Starling Bank
Gabriela B. currently serves as Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate) at Starling Bank, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on corporate governance and commercial transactions, leveraging her extensive legal background. Prior to this, she worked as Corporate Legal Counsel at Starling Bank from 2023 to 2024, where she contributed to various legal matters within the organization. Her experience in the fintech sector aligns with her interest in emerging technologies.
Previous Experience in Corporate Law
Before joining Starling Bank, Gabriela B. worked at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP as a Capital Markets Associate from 2021 to 2022. She also held the position of International Lawyer at the same firm from 2019 to 2020 in New York. Additionally, she gained significant experience as an M&A Associate at Stocche Forbes Advogados in São Paulo from 2012 to 2018. Her diverse roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of corporate law.
Education and Expertise
Gabriela B. holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from Harvard Law School, which she completed in 2019. She also earned her Bachelor of Laws (Bacharel em Direito) from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo in 2012. Her educational background, combined with her practical experience, provides her with expertise in corporate governance and commercial transactions. She is admitted to practice law in three jurisdictions: England & Wales, New York, and Brazil.
Background in Legal Internships
Gabriela B. began her legal career with internships that laid the foundation for her expertise. She worked as a Corporate Intern at Araujo e Policastro Advogados from 2009 to 2010 and as an M&A Intern at Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice Advogados from 2010 to 2012. These early experiences in São Paulo contributed to her understanding of corporate law and transactions.
Interest in Emerging Technologies
Gabriela B. has a keen interest in emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and data science. She explores these areas in the context of fintech and banking, reflecting her commitment to staying informed about innovations that impact the legal landscape in the financial sector.