The Worldwide Women’s Association Recognizes Bruna Ferreira


Bruna Ferreira: A Global Legal Strategist Driving Innovation and Business Success

Bruna Ferreira advises companies operating in both Brazil and the United States, focusing on regulatory compliance, intellectual property strategy, and corporate governance. She provides strategic legal advisory services to Brazilian companies expanding internationally and U.S. businesses navigating regulatory challenges in Brazil.

Her deep corporate background includes 15 years as in-house counsel for one of Brazil’s largest extractive industry leaders, where she oversaw corporate governance, environmental compliance, and risk mitigation in the highly regulated mining and natural resources sector. Her legal strategies have shaped regulatory frameworks and best practices in the industry, ensuring businesses operate with legal integrity while fostering economic growth.

As the founder of BF Advocacia, Ferreira is a distinguished legal strategist specializing in corporate governance, intellectual property (IP) protection, and high-stakes business negotiations. She has a proven track record of guiding startups and corporations through complex legal landscapes, helping businesses safeguard their innovations, scale operations, and secure investments.

An expert in technology transfer and licensing agreements, she ensures companies protect proprietary technologies while fostering growth through strategic partnerships. Her extensive experience in M&A structuring and contract negotiations has helped businesses navigate expansion opportunities while mitigating legal risks.

Ferreira’s expertise was pivotal in leading a $33 million Series B fundraising round for a biotech startup, securing investments from Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), H&M, and Inditex—the parent company of Zara. Her ability to bridge legal and financial strategy has positioned her as a key player in high-value investment transactions.

Ferreira is an active leader in the legal community. She serves as a judge for Intelijur’s “Best Practices in Legal Department Management Award”, evaluating innovative legal strategies from top multinational corporations.

She is also a peer reviewer for prestigious international law journals in Brazil and Europe, further solidifying her influence in shaping high-impact legal research and discourse. Law and World, a globally recognized peer-reviewed journal of the European University Institute of Law, has been dedicated to publishing works of high scientific value since 2015. Revista Di Fatto is a distinguished legal publication fostering critical discussions on corporate and intellectual property law.

Her legal expertise and thought leadership have been featured in prominent business and legal publications, further reinforcing her national and international recognition.

Passionate about empowering businesses, Bruna Ferreira continues to shape the future of corporate law, ensuring companies thrive while protecting their most valuable assets.

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