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With over 10 years of experience, Raquel has specialised in the online gambling industry, building a solid career within companies operating in Poker, Casino, and Sports Betting. Her background in operational roles, risk assessment, and compliance has allowed her to closely follow the rapid evolution of the sector, developing strong expertise in regulatory compliance, licensing, and engagement with regulatory authorities, with a particular focus on the Portuguese jurisdiction.
She has contributed to various projects involving the implementation and consolidation of internal procedures, ensuring alignment between corporate strategy, product development, and applicable regulatory requirements.
More recently, she has been advising national and international clients on the protection and enhancement of their digital businesses, with a focus on safeguarding intangible assets such as trademarks and related rights. Her work also includes supporting the legal structuring and protection of innovative products across a wide range of industries.
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Advanced International Course in Regulatory Compliance, International Compliance Association, Birmingham, United Kingdom (2021)
- Fraud for Beginners (First Level), Pentasia Courses, iGaming Academy, Balzan, Malta (2015)
- Erasmus Programme in International Relations, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Seville, Spain (2012)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political and International Science, Universidade Lusófona de Lisboa, Portugal (2012)
Raquel joined CCA in 2022 and currently serves as a Principal Of Counsel in the TMT practice.
Before joining CCA , Raquel built her career within leading international operators in the online gaming sector, where she held roles in key areas such as risk, fraud, payments, and compliance.
She began working in the industry in 2014, joining the operations department of an international gaming operator. In 2015, she transitioned into a role as a Specialist in Fraud, Risk, and Payments, gaining hands-on experience in risk assessment and fraud prevention.
Between 2015 and 2019, Raquel worked for a multinational online gaming company, where she held positions in fraud, security, and verification. In 2019, she was appointed Team Lead for the Fraud, Risk, and Payments department, and in 2020, she became Compliance Officer—a role she held until 2022. In this capacity, she coordinated licensing matters, regulatory relations, and the implementation of compliance programmes, with a particular focus on the Portuguese jurisdiction.
She also collaborated with a compliance service provider supporting the gaming sector and completed an internship at the Consulate General of Portugal in Seville, Spain, in 2012.