Nicolas Eric Matoso Medeiros de Souza

Areas of expertise: Litigation, Consumer Affairs
Languages: English
Location: São Paulo
Telephone: (55 11)
Email: nmedeiros@tozzinifreire.com.br

TozziniFreire’s senior associate in the Litigation practice, Nicolas has extensive experience representing local and international companies in complex administrative and judicial proceedings. After working for more than 3 years in the National Secretariat for Consumer (SENACON), he also provides consultancy services on consumer protection, government relations, and strategic planning. Equipped with an inside knowledge of the Federal Government and of the Brazilian National Consumer Defence System, he co-ordinates strategic cases before the Consumers Agencies and Public Prosecutors.

// Academic education

LL.M in Business Law, from the Brazilian Institute of Capital Markets (IBMEC), 2017. 
Graduated from the University Center of Brasília (UniCeub), 2015.

// Additional Activities

  • Member of the Consumer Committee at IBRAC (Brazilian Institute of Studies on Competition, Consumer Affairs and International Trade).
  • Head of research at IPS Consumo (Institute for Research and Studies on Society and Consumption). 
  • Member of OAB (Brazilian Bar Association) in São Paulo and Distrito Federal sections. 
  • Member of AASP (Association of Lawyers of São Paulo).

// Publications

  • Author of the article "Inteligência Artificial no Setor Educacional e os Direitos dos Consumidores." Regulação das Relações de Consumo. Editora Foco, 2023. 
  • Aspectos Práticos do Recall – Como Iniciar, Conduzir e Finalizar um Procedimento. 20 de jun de 2022 
  • Defesa do consumidor no âmbito do comércio eletrônico: Impactos da Covid 19 e urgência na adoção de uma autorregulação do setor. Covid-19: Impactos Jurídicos na Tecnologia. Editora Plácido, 2020. 
  • Consumo Seguro e os meios de veiculação do Aviso de Risco. Editora Singular, 2019. 
  • Responsabilidade civil do fornecedor pelo fato do produto. Editora Revista dos Tribunais, Edição 100 - São Paulo, 2015.