In October, distinguished São Paulo-based law firm Velloza Advogados Associados announced the arrival of a new partner, Laércio Sousa, as its new head of the digital law and data protection departments. 

Mr. Sousa has over 30 years of experience in the legal market, having previously worked for well-known companies such as Carrefour Brasil, Solvay, Prysmian Group and Privacy Solutions. Before joining his new firm, he had his own private consulting practice, Laércio Sousa Consultoria. 

Academically, Mr. Sousa holds a Bachelor of Laws from Universidade de Sâo Paulo (USP) and a postgraduate degree in economics law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (EAESP/FGV). He also undertook several specializations courses such as digital law and startups law from Insper, digital immersion for executives from Digital House Brasil, strategic and conflict management from CEU Law School and an executive program in data protection from Opice Blum Academy. 

"The arrival of our new partner comes at a time of growth for demands related to digital law and personal data protection, which are crucial issues for all companies dealing with the data of customers and partners. ", stated the firm.