Legal Intelligence for Global Business
About Us
DCA Europe is your strategic legal Business Hub, connecting European Union and South American markets.
Headquartered in Lugano (Switzerland) with deep roots in Brazil for over 16 years, we were born from the consolidated experience of the Denega & Cheang Lawyers group, located in one of South America’s main logistics and port hubs.
Our mission is simple, yet vital for major corporations: to mitigate the bureaucratic, tax, and operational risks of those who wish to invest or operate in Mercosur. More than legal advisors, we are strategic partners who transform the complexity of South American international and customs law into fast tracks for your company’s financial success.
From European corporate planning to execution at South America’s customs, we take control.
Services and Solutions
High-Complexity legal solutions for transnational operations
Comprehensive protection and regulatory intelligence for your market expansion, international contracts, and logistics clearance. We develop customized operations for European industries, investors, and economic groups:
Business consulting in South America
Feasibility studies, market intelligence, regulatory analysis, and strategic opinions for European companies interested in investing, expanding operations, developing distribution channels, establishing partnerships, and starting commercial activities in South America.
International Contracts & Commercial Operations
Preparation, discussion, assessment, negotiation, and drafting of international contracts, including supply, distribution, commercial representation, trademark assignment, import, export, and other cross-border commercial operations.
International Logistics Consulting
Legal and operational structuring of the flow of goods between the Europe and South America, covering foreign trade, customs law, maritime law, port law, logistics, and regulatory compliance.
Company Formation & Representation
Opening of companies and branches, legal representation of foreign brands and companies, corporate restructuring, corporate governance, asset protection, and support for international expansion.
Legal Solutions for Contract Performance
Development of legal mechanisms to ensure contract fulfillment, risk management, commercial guarantees, international compliance, and support for the execution of supply, distribution, and sale/purchase agreements.
Business Setup and Connections
Bridging the gap between companies, investors, and suppliers. We foster commercial connections backed by legal expertise in EU-Mercosur bilateral agreements.
Customs & Debt Recovery
Acting in customs clearance processes, release of goods, credit recovery, international collections, due diligence in commercial operations, and resolving corporate issues in South American territory.
Our team
Silvano Denega Souza
Managing Partner · International Trade, Customs Law, Maritime Law & Global Business
European (Portuguese Bar Association n. 62445L) and Brazilian Lawyer (OAB/SC 26.645). PhD in Law (UFSC / Univ. of Cologne). 25+ years of experience in cross-border operations.
Thiago Auth
Partner · Customs Law & Foreign Trade
Specialist in Customs Law and Foreign Trade (UNIVALI). Strong track record in protecting and clearing logistics operations.
Emily Konig Tietböhl
Partner · International Relations & Public International Law
LL.M (UNESC) and Specialist in International Relations with emphasis on Public International Law.
Why Do Major European Corporations Trust DCA Europe?
Local expertise and global structure to valuate tax, customs, and contractual risks before they happen.
Unlike large European firms that subcontract unknown third parties when problems arise in South America, we put the control in your hands:
Dual Physical Presence (No Intermediaries): Our own structure in Lugano (Switzerland) and Itajaí (Brazil). We monitor your operations in real-time on both sides of the Atlantic.
Hands-on Customs Mastery: Very few law firms in Europe have practical knowledge of frontline operations in Brazil, from the port floor to the Brazilian Federal Revenue regulations. We do.
Multilingual C-Level Support: Communicate in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, or Portuguese, in the European time zone. Support is fast, highly personalized, and focused on the board of directors’ pain points.
Nearly 2 Decades of Experience: An accumulation of vital expertise in high-pressure scenarios, protecting profit margins against customs fines and compliance failures.
Phone / WhatsApp
+41 79 886 64 54
Phone / WhatsApp
+41 79 886 64 54
E-mail
info@dcaeurope.com