Gabriela B.
About Gabriela B.
Gabriela B. is a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in corporate law at Starling Bank in London. She has a diverse legal background, with experience in corporate governance and commercial transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
Work at Starling Bank
Gabriela B. currently serves as Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate) at Starling Bank, a role she has held since 2024. Prior to this position, she worked as Corporate Legal Counsel at the same institution from 2023 to 2024. Her responsibilities include providing legal guidance on corporate governance and commercial transactions, leveraging her extensive legal background in the fintech sector.
Education and Expertise
Gabriela B. holds a Master of Laws (LLM) from Harvard Law School, where she studied from 2018 to 2019. She also earned a Bacharel em Direito from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. Her education has equipped her with a robust understanding of corporate governance and commercial transactions, and she has a keen interest in emerging technologies, particularly in fintech and banking.
Background in Law
Gabriela B. has a diverse legal background, having worked in various roles across different jurisdictions. She began her career as a Corporate Intern at Araujo e Policastro Advogados in Brazil from 2009 to 2010. She then progressed to an M&A Associate at Stocche Forbes Advogados from 2012 to 2018, followed by an M&A Intern position at Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice Advogados from 2010 to 2012. She also gained international experience as an International Lawyer at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York from 2019 to 2020.
Legal Practice and Jurisdictions
Gabriela B. is admitted to practice law in three jurisdictions: England & Wales, New York, and Brazil. This multi-jurisdictional qualification enhances her ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and provides her with a comprehensive perspective on international legal matters, particularly in corporate law and capital markets.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current role at Starling Bank, Gabriela B. worked as a Capital Markets Associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in London from 2021 to 2022. Her previous experiences have contributed to her expertise in corporate governance and commercial transactions, making her a valuable asset in her current legal counsel role.