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+41 79 886 64 54
info@dcaeurope.com
Europe Headquarters
Via alla Campagna 4, 6900
Lugano, Switzerland. 
Over 20 Years Untangling the Complexity of Global Trade
DCA Europe does not operate with theories: we operate with commercial reality. Our team guarantees a 360º view of each multinational operation.
Silvano Denega Souza
Managing Partner · Global business.
PhD in International Law (UFSC/ Universität zu Köln – INC/I)
Registered with the Portuguese Bar Association and practising in the European Union and Switzerland. +25 of experience in cross-border operations.
Thiago Auth
Partner · Head of Maritime Law Specialist in Customs Law and Foreign Trade (UNIVALI)
Strong track record in protecting and clearing logistics operations.
Emily König Tietböhl
Partner · Head of Customs Law LL.M (UNESC)
Extensive experience in Customs Law and Customs clearence operations
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not hire a large multinational law firm in London or Paris?
Large traditional European firms generally subcontract outsourced correspondents when dealing with South America, losing agility and control. DCA Europe has its own structure and local lawyers in Brazil. The team defending your business at the Brazilian port or opening your branch is our own.
Isn't investing in Brazil and South America too legally risky?
The risk exists when there is no local intelligence. Brazilian tax complexity and Mercosur rules only scare those who do not master them. We act with preventive consulting precisely to map Federal Revenue regulations and neutralize compliance risks before your capital leaves Europe.
How does communication work considering the time zone and different languages?
Our headquarters are in Lugano, Switzerland. We serve you during European business hours, in 6 languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese). While you map out the strategy with us in Switzerland, our base in Brazil executes the operation.
Does DCA Europe handle freight forwarding and transport?
No. We are a Studio Legale (specialized law and legal consulting firm). Our job is to legally shield the logistics, clear goods with customs authorities, and ensure that transport and supply contracts are strictly fulfilled.
How long does it take to establish a branch or start commercial operations in Brazil?
Although South American bureaucracy is known for longer timelines, our direct "hands-on" approach drastically reduces this timeframe. The exact time depends on the chosen business model, but our parallel structuring (strategy designed in Switzerland and immediate execution in Brazil) ensures the fastest and safest possible setup in the market.
Can DCA Europe act as the legal representative for our brand in Mercosul?
Yes. Brazilian law, for instance, requires foreign companies to have a legally constituted representative in the country. We take on this responsibility, ensuring full compliance with the Federal Revenue, the Central Bank, and other regulatory bodies, shielding your board of directors from local risks and liabilities.