Velloza Advogados Associados
Laercio Sousa is a highly qualified legal professional and data protection expert, currently serving as a partner at Velloza Advogados Associados since October 2020, where Laercio leads the Digital Law, Data Protection, and Intellectual Property practice. With extensive experience dating back to 1991, Laercio held key positions including Privacy and Data Protection Expert - DPO at Laercio Sousa Consultoria, Executive Officer at Privacy Solutions, and Legal Officer at General Cable Brazil, among others. Laercio holds multiple certifications including Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe (CIPP-E) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Educational achievements include an extension course in Intellectual Property Law from EMERJ and several executive programs in privacy, data protection, and digital law from reputable institutions.
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Velloza Advogados Associados
Founded in 1993, Velloza & Girotto Advogados Associados is a Brazilian law firm that blends modernity and tradition. Since inception, it has stated and lived up to its commitment to meet the aspirations of the most demanding national and international groups. Our diverse client base includes financial institutions, vehicle manufacturers, chemical, pharmaceutical and oil industries, foodstuff retailers and wholesalers, insurance carriers, credit card operators, hotels, construction companies and corporations focused on infrastructure and technology. In addition to the corporate sector, we also provide legal assistance to executives, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals in the handling of their personal affairs. In this context of full coverage, the firm is active in the representation of clients in filing and defending claims and pursuing their rights and remedies at all court and administrative levels. We also undertake client representation before public bodies and agencies, including, among others, the Brazilian tax authorities, the Central Bank and the Securities Exchange Commission (CVM). With head office in São Paulo, the main commercial and financial center of the country, Velloza & Girotto also has branches in Rio de Janeiro and Brasília. Regional correspondents elsewhere ensure client coverage nationwide.