Reka Palla Barroso
About Reka Palla Barroso
Reka Palla Barroso is a Senior Associate currently working at A&O Shearman in Madrid. She has extensive experience in legal roles, having previously worked at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Allen & Overy.
Work at A&O Shearman
Reka Palla Barroso has been employed as a Senior Associate at A&O Shearman since 2024. In this role, she contributes her expertise in legal matters within the Madrid office. Her responsibilities include providing legal advice and support to clients, as well as managing various legal projects.
Previous Experience at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Before joining A&O Shearman, Reka Palla Barroso worked at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer for a total of six years. She served as an Associate from 2013 to 2019 and as a Junior Associate from 2011 to 2013. During her tenure, she gained significant experience in legal practice, particularly in the Madrid region.
Internship Experience
Reka Palla Barroso has completed internships that contributed to her legal expertise. She worked as an Intern in the antitrust department at Garrigues for five months in 2009. Additionally, she interned at Deutsche Bank in London for two months in 2010, focusing on Legal Risk and Capital.
Education and Expertise
Reka Palla Barroso holds a Licenciatura in Derecho y Administración y Dirección de Empresas from Universidad Pontificia Comillas, where she studied from 2005 to 2011. She also participated in an exchange program at ESSEC Business School for 11 months in 2010. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her legal career.
Early Education
Reka Palla Barroso completed her high school education at the International School of Brussels, where she studied under the International Baccalaureate program from 2003 to 2005. This early education contributed to her multilingual capabilities and international perspective.