Gabrielle Galdino-Glaeser

Gabrielle Galdino-Glaeser

Associate
Baker & McKenzie Services Limited
Not admitted to practice law in this jurisdiction

Biography

Gabrielle is a Senior Associate in the London office with over 15 years of experience (in the UK, EU and Brazil) supporting global businesses and non-profit organisations with legal, strategy, disputes, risk management and governance advice, in particular for tax and ESG matters.

Practice Focus

Gabrielle advises businesses on EU climate, sustainability and sustainable tax matters. Gabrielle combines years of practical experience in tax and sustainability matters and government/ stakeholder engagement with strong academic and research skills in policy, politics, philosophy and sustainability to support businesses and help them unlocking transformation towards greener practices and climate transition.

Gabrielle currently provides ESG legal and strategic advice (including CSRD, EU Taxonomy, CS3D and voluntary frameworks), leads the sustainability and tax workstream in EMEA and supports the global sustainability service line with business development. Gabrielle also leads gender-equality, diversity & inclusion and mental health initiatives in-house, with tracked record of effective culture and policy changes in the London office.

Representative Legal Matters

  • Advised multinational companies on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Taxonomy Regulation, including by taking into account current and upcoming due diligence obligations (under national and EU law).
  • Advised a global company on a business review to identify, address and mitigate risks around tax and governance which involved over 60 interviews with senior stakeholders, review of documentation and business operations.
  • Represented global businesses in judicial and administrative disputes in the UK and in Brazil.
  • Coordinated cross-border and cross-practice advice on tax, legal and sustainability matters for global organisations in the course of legal advice and transactions.
  • Provided pro-Bono advice on human rights for local and global organisations, including legal research, advice, practice notes and policy briefs.
  • Led project management, mentoring and development of internal/ external D&I, well-being, equality and social mobility initiatives.

Professional Honors

  • Baker Mckenzie Graduate Legal Scholarship (LL.M funding)
  • Sponsorship - International Tax Summer School - University of Cambridge

Admissions

  • Portugal~Portugal (2017)
  • Brazil~Brazil* (2009)

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Certification in Sustainable Capitalism and ESG)
  • University College, London (MSc in International Public Policy)
  • King's College London (LL.M in International Tax Law)
  • Estacio de Sa University (LL.B. in Law)

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Firm Committee Memberships

  • Baker Women Steering Committee