His professional career is defined by an ability to establish trust quickly and operate directly, often gaining access and alignment in situations where others cannot.

Palmela Partners was established following repeated engagement by private clients, institutions, and advisors seeking support in situations requiring coordination, judgment, and direct involvement.

Prior to founding the firm, Blake built and operated a corporate services business backed by a single family office, focused on Luxembourg-based alternative investment fund structures. The firm worked with private clients and investment groups on the research, formation, and administration of these structures across multiple jurisdictions.

He has particular experience in situations where financial, regulatory, and stakeholder considerations must be coordinated to achieve an outcome, and where delivery cannot be separated from the underlying context.

Blake has worked across the United States, Asia, and Europe, engaging with institutions, private clients, and government-adjacent entities.

He is based in Lisbon and travels frequently across Europe, Asia, and North America.