BTC $64,295 +0.83%ETH $1,872 +0.47%XRP $1.07 -0.57%SOL $74.08 +0.53%DOGE $0.06994 -0.40%USDT USDC BTC $64,295 +0.83%ETH $1,872 +0.47%XRP $1.07 -0.57%SOL $74.08 +0.53%DOGE $0.06994 -0.40%USDT USDC

André Sousa Lages

André Sousa Lages is the Co-Founder of Lympid, a trailblazing neobank equipped with a crypto wallet, providing seamless access to on-chain protocols directly from Fiat currency. This innovative approach aims to democratize DeFi, making it accessible to a wider audience.

A Storied Background in Blockchain Legal Advisory

Before his venture with Lympid, André co-founded a blockchain legal advisory firm, boasting an impressive yearly revenue exceeding 2 million dollars. His expertise extends to orchestrating the entire legal framework and setup for five distinct crypto projects, overseeing token sale rounds from inception to a valuation exceeding 500 million dollars.

Legal Acumen in Financial Institutions

With over eight years of experience as a lawyer within financial institutions, André has honed his skills in litigation pertaining to high-profile financial crimes. Notably, he also represented one of the Top 5 Banking Institutions in Portugal, further solidifying his expertise in the financial sector.

Current Work

Co-FounderLympid

Previous Work

Chief Legal OfficerExeedme
2019-2022
Chief Legal OfficerDotmoovs
2020-2022
Chief Legal OfficerPolkamarkets
2020-2022
Chief Legal OfficerHymodernity
2021-2022

Education

Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Centro Regional do PortoPostgraduate, Data Protection
2018 – 2019
Portuguese Bar AssociationAttorney
2013 – 2016
Universidade do MinhoMaster's degree, Contracts, Banking, Corporate and Commercial Law
2013 – 2015
Universidade Lusíada de LisboaLicentiate degree, Law
2009 – 2013
✎ Last updated Aug. 4, 2026