He was born in Saragossa (Spain), on 30th January 1972. He became a bachelor in Law in the University of Alcalá de Henares. He obtained his degree in the year 1996. Afterwards, he developed a Master in Private Law in the Honourable Bar Association of Lawyers of Madrid and a Course in Legal Practice in the same institution, being his specialisation that of Criminal Law. Also, Mr. Sousa obtained with high honours a Diploma as a Technician in Foreign Trade, as he has always held a great interest in International Relations.

As complementary formation, we may remark that Mr. Sousa is fluent in three languages, speaking English, Spanish and French to perfection. He has many language diplomas, amongst which we may remark a Course in Legal English in the prestigious Sampere Centre in Madrid and that he has dealt with full dossiers and cases in these three languages.

He started his professional career as a lawyer’s clerk for P&A CONSULTORES (HENSON GROUP) in the l Department of Contracts and Mercantile Law (National and International), assisting in the development of different cases related to these subjects. Afterwards, he became specialised in Criminal Law in the Firm DANIEL CANO & ASOCIADOS, but he also took care of other affaire due to his international vocation. He also worked in the Bank Santander in the Global Connect Area.