Bernardo Cavalcanti Freire

Bernardo Cavalcanti Freire is a Brazilian lawyer specializing in gaming and gambling regulation, constitutional law, and dispute resolution. He currently serves as legal consultant to the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL), the Brazilian trade body representing licensed fixed-odds betting operators, and is a founding partner at BetLaw, a law firm focused on the betting and gaming sector. In his capacity at ANJL, he regularly advises on regulatory compliance and legislative matters, and represents the association in media, public events, and before the Supreme Federal Court.

Previously, Freire was a partner at the boutique law firm Wald, Antunes, Vita e Blattner Advogados, where he focused on arbitration and complex litigation. His work there earned him a ranking in Chambers Brazil for Dispute Resolution: Arbitration. He has been a prominent voice in Brazil’s iGaming regulatory framework, frequently quoted in national and industry media on topics such as responsible gambling, advertising restrictions, taxation, and match-fixing integrity.

Freire is actively involved in shaping Brazil’s evolving gambling landscape, participating in industry events like SiGMA Americas and publishing legal analyses on advertising bans and regulatory changes. His advocacy includes representing ANJL in constitutional challenges and public consultations, making him a key figure in the dialogue between regulators, operators, and lawmakers.