Brazilian law firm Campos Mello Advogados, an affiliate of DLA Piper, has recruited a new partner who specialises in life sciences and patents, as it broadens its services in Latin America’s biggest economy.

Domiciano Noronha de Sá brings a nine-attorney team, as well as a client portfolio that includes companies from the finance, banking, consumer goods and life sciences industries. For the past 12 years, he has had his own law firm.