LAWYERS WHO THINK LIKE ENTREPRENEURS.
Senior lawyers with an owner's mindset,
committed to making complex law simple.

DCLC is a Brazilian business law firm with offices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. We advise founders, families, investors and companies on M&A, private equity, corporate, tax and ESG matters, and represent them in high-stakes disputes.

Our partners trained at Brazil's leading law firms and have served in-house, on boards and as executives. Partners lead every matter personally, and we measure our advice by one test: does it move the deal or the decision forward?

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS AND PRIVATE EQUITY +

• Domestic and cross-border M&A, from complex transactions to day-to-day general corporate matters

• Shareholders' agreements, joint ventures and other governance arrangements

• Acquisitions and disposals of companies and assets, and corporate reorganizations

• Private equity and venture capital investments across the full cycle: entry, buy-and-build and exit

• Acqui-hires

• Sale-readiness for change-of-control transactions, IPOs and strategic partnerships

• Disputes between controlling and minority shareholders, shareholder activism, and representation of shareholders and officers at shareholders' and partners' meetings

• Hostile takeovers and takeover defenses, including poison pills

TAX, WEALTH PLANNING AND PRIVATE CLIENTS +

• Tax advisory: federal, state and municipal taxes, direct and indirect

• Tax structuring: tax-efficient structures for M&A, corporate reorganizations, investment funds and debt issuances

• International tax: inbound and outbound structuring for companies and funds, including CFC rules, taxation of foreign-source income and transfer pricing

• Tax reform: advising clients on the transition to Brazil's new consumption taxes (IBS and CBS)

• Wealth planning: succession, estate and tax planning for individuals, families and family offices

• Financial and capital markets tax: tax treatment of financial products, funds and capital markets transactions

• Tax incentives: structuring and obtaining sector-specific incentives for manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers

• Tax litigation: administrative and judicial tax disputes at the federal, state and municipal levels

CRISIS MANAGEMENT +

• Risk assessment: identifying and assessing threats and designing legal strategies to mitigate them

• Response plans: drafting or reviewing the legal aspects of crisis response plans

• Critical communications: drafting and reviewing correspondence, press releases and public statements

• Proceedings: representing clients in administrative and court proceedings arising from a crisis

EXECUTIVES AND BOARDS +

• Executive compensation: employment terms, compensation packages, stock options and other equity incentives, and indemnification agreements for CEOs, senior executives and directors

• Executive defense: representing officers and directors in liability claims, regulatory investigations and corporate disputes arising from their roles

• Management buyouts, on behalf of management teams and companies

• Fiduciary duties, retention and accountability of executives and directors

SECURITIES AND BANKING REGULATION +

• Advisory and enforcement matters before the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and the Central Bank of Brazil

• Administrative sanctioning proceedings and settlement negotiations (termos de compromisso)

• Disclosure, governance and other regulatory obligations of listed companies, issuers and market participants

ESG, CLIMATE AND CARBON MARKETS +

• ESG integrated into our M&A, finance and governance work, for investors and portfolio companies

• Support to boards and ESG committees

• Climate governance and strategy: identifying, managing and disclosing climate-related risks

• Advice to project developers and buy-side ESG due diligence

• Carbon market transactions

ENVIRONMENTAL +

• Environmental risk and liability assessment and allocation in transactions, particularly in environmentally sensitive sectors

• Environmental advisory, licensing and permitting

• Strategic environmental litigation

LAWYERS WHO
THINK LIKE
ENTREPRENEURS.
Senior lawyers with an
owner's mindset, committed to making complex law simple.

DCLC is a Brazilian business law firm with offices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. We advise founders, families, investors and companies on M&A, private equity, corporate, tax and ESG matters, and represent them in high-stakes disputes.

Our partners trained at Brazil's leading law firms and have served in-house, on boards and as executives. Partners lead every matter personally, and we measure our advice by one test: does it move the deal or the decision forward?

MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS AND PRIVATE EQUITY +

• Domestic and cross-border M&A, from complex transactions to day-to-day general corporate matters

• Shareholders' agreements, joint ventures and other governance arrangements

• Acquisitions and disposals of companies and assets, and corporate reorganizations

• Private equity and venture capital investments across the full cycle: entry, buy-and-build and exit

• Acqui-hires

• Sale-readiness for change-of-control transactions, IPOs and strategic partnerships

• Disputes between controlling and minority shareholders, shareholder activism, and representation of shareholders and officers at shareholders' and partners' meetings

• Hostile takeovers and takeover defenses, including poison pills
TAX, WEALTH PLANNING AND PRIVATE CLIENTS +

• Tax advisory: federal, state and municipal taxes, direct and indirect

• Tax structuring: tax-efficient structures for M&A, corporate reorganizations, investment funds and debt issuances

• International tax: inbound and outbound structuring for companies and funds, including CFC rules, taxation of foreign-source income and transfer pricing

• Tax reform: advising clients on the transition to Brazil's new consumption taxes (IBS and CBS)

• Wealth planning: succession, estate and tax planning for individuals, families and family offices

• Financial and capital markets tax: tax treatment of financial products, funds and capital markets transactions

• Tax incentives: structuring and obtaining sector-specific incentives for manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers

• Tax litigation: administrative and judicial tax disputes at the federal, state and municipal levels
CRISIS MANAGEMENT +

• Risk assessment: identifying and assessing threats and designing legal strategies to mitigate them

• Response plans: drafting or reviewing the legal aspects of crisis response plans

• Critical communications: drafting and reviewing correspondence, press releases and public statements

• Proceedings: representing clients in administrative and court proceedings arising from a crisis
EXECUTIVES AND BOARDS +

• Executive compensation: employment terms, compensation packages, stock options and other equity incentives, and indemnification agreements for CEOs, senior executives and directors

• Executive defense: representing officers and directors in liability claims, regulatory investigations and corporate disputes arising from their roles

• Management buyouts, on behalf of management teams and companies

• Fiduciary duties, retention and accountability of executives and directors
SECURITIES AND BANKING REGULATION +

• Advisory and enforcement matters before the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and the Central Bank of Brazil

• Administrative sanctioning proceedings and settlement negotiations (termos de compromisso)

• Disclosure, governance and other regulatory obligations of listed companies, issuers and market participants
ESG, CLIMATE AND CARBON MARKETS +

• ESG integrated into our M&A, finance and governance work, for investors and portfolio companies

• Support to boards and ESG committees

• Climate governance and strategy: identifying, managing and disclosing climate-related risks

• Advice to project developers and buy-side ESG due diligence

• Carbon market transactions
ENVIRONMENTAL +

• Environmental risk and liability assessment and allocation in transactions, particularly in environmentally sensitive sectors

• Environmental advisory, licensing and permitting

• Strategic environmental litigation
TEAM
Daniel CarneiroDaniel Carneiro
DANIEL
CARNEIRO
José Andrés Lopes da CostaJosé Andrés Lopes da Costa
JOSÉ ANDRÉS
LOPES DA COSTA
Fátima Mota HassonFátima Mota Hasson
FÁTIMA MOTA
HASSON
Daniela StumpDaniela Stump
DANIELA
STUMP
Juliana Bussade Monteiro de BarrosJuliana Bussade Monteiro de Barros
JULIANA BUSSADE
MONTEIRO DE BARROS
Bárbara GentileBárbara Gentile
BÁRBARA
GENTILE
Bruna Barros NascimentoBruna Barros Nascimento
BRUNA BARROS
NASCIMENTO
Maria Luiza MorgenrothMaria Luiza Morgenroth
MARIA LUIZA
MORGENROTH
Thaísa Vizeu FrinziThaísa Vizeu Frinzi
THAÍSA VIZEU
FRINZI
Matheus RibeiroMatheus Ribeiro
MATHEUS
RIBEIRO
INDEPENDENCE
Nothing matters more to us than our people
and our reputation.
  • JOÃO ACCIOLY | DIRETOR DA CVM
    "I first met Andrés with the trustworthy reputation of being a brilliant tax attorney. That initial impression lasted for a few years until I had the opportunity to work in partnership with him on a case centered around financial market and corporate issues. I saw that his depth of knowledge extended to at least all areas of private law connected to business activities. The rare combination of an unstoppable entrepreneurial pace with exceptionally high technical audacity perfectly sums up the reasons why Andrés has always been, for me, one of the greatest references in the legal profession."

    JOÃO ACCIOLY | DIRETOR DA CVM

  • LUIZ OSÓRIO DUMONCEL | CEO E FUNDADOR DA 3 TENTOS (TTEN3)
    "DC-Associates has been more than just legal advisors/consultants since our first contact in 2017. When we shared our company’s expansion project, even before being hired, we already felt the tremendous engagement of the DC Team, which has transformed into a solid strategic alliance based on trust and professionalism. Congratulations on the journey and the concept of simplifying law. May we continue to work closely together, ethically and dedicatedly. Thank you!"

    LUIZ OSÓRIO DUMONCEL | CEO E FUNDADOR DA 3 TENTOS (TTEN3)

  •  LUCIANE SARTORI | RANDONCORP
    "I had the opportunity to meet Daniela when she was advising the Hercílio Randon Institute on advocacy issues related to new products and technologies. Completely up-to-date and ahead of global ESG-related themes, Daniela proposed joining the Randoncorp environmental team to build the organization's decarbonization roadmap together. Her constructive profile, strategic vision, and proactive approach led to strategies now being deployed within the organization, including the development of products with a lower carbon footprint and those focused on decarbonization solutions. For the excellence of her deliverables, her collaborative profile, and her global strategic vision, she continues to work with us on regulatory updates on the subject, providing institutional positioning and advocacy support in discussion forums and updates. A person and professional of total credibility and competence, it is a pleasure to have her by our side."

     LUCIANE SARTORI | RANDONCORP

  • DANIELLA HARNIST | ASSOCIATE PARTNER DO BTG PACTUAL
    "I first worked with Andrés at an investment bank in the Private Equity area. He was responsible for evaluating the tax structure of deals and always stood out for his vast technical knowledge, flexibility, and negotiating skills. Over the years, I had the opportunity to witness his expertise in wealth planning. Andrés has always been extremely diligent, accessible, and professional in all our interactions, making him someone I trust completely."

    DANIELLA HARNIST | ASSOCIATE PARTNER DO BTG PACTUAL

  • SÉRGIO ERALDO SALLES PINTO | PRESIDENTE DA CIA. BOZANO E CEO DA LEGEND CAPITAL.
    I met Andrés many years ago when we were both board colleagues in a holding company. He played an active and relevant role in the company’s performance, contributing important elements to decision-making at the time. Shortly after, he opened his law firm, and I’ve been a client ever since. Just as in the corporate world, he has brought ideas, challenges, and solutions to my professional and business endeavors. A special combination of talent with interpersonal skills."

    SÉRGIO ERALDO SALLES PINTO | PRESIDENTE DA CIA. BOZANO E CEO DA LEGEND CAPITAL.

  • GABRIEL FELZENSZWALB SÓCIO | PRIVATE EQUITY VINCI PARTNERS (VINP:US)
    "I’ve followed Daniel’s career for over twelve years and have always admired his view of law as a means to develop businesses and relationships. When he told me he was going to start DC Associates, I was an enthusiastic first client. Under Daniel’s leadership, DC gathered a vibrant and impressive group of professionals who share his vision: law simplified to solve problems and create opportunities for their clients."

    GABRIEL FELZENSZWALB SÓCIO | PRIVATE EQUITY VINCI PARTNERS (VINP:US)

CONTACT



São Paulo

Parque da Cidade
Av. das Nações Unidas, 14401
23rd Floor, Suites 2304–2307
São Paulo – SP, 04794-000, Brazil



Rio de Janeiro

Av. Ataulfo de Paiva, 341
7th Floor, Suites 701–702
Leblon, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22440-033, Brazil

GENERAL INQUIRIES
contato@dclc.com.br





MEDIA & PRESS
comunicacao@dclc.com.br


INDEPENDENCE
Nothing matters more to us than our people
and our reputation.
  • JOÃO ACCIOLY | DIRETOR DA CVM
    "I first met Andrés with the trustworthy reputation of being a brilliant tax attorney. That initial impression lasted for a few years until I had the opportunity to work in partnership with him on a case centered around financial market and corporate issues. I saw that his depth of knowledge extended to at least all areas of private law connected to business activities. The rare combination of an unstoppable entrepreneurial pace with exceptionally high technical audacity perfectly sums up the reasons why Andrés has always been, for me, one of the greatest references in the legal profession."

    JOÃO ACCIOLY | DIRETOR DA CVM

  • LUIZ OSÓRIO DUMONCEL | CEO E FUNDADOR DA 3 TENTOS (TTEN3)
    "DC-Associates has been more than just legal advisors/consultants since our first contact in 2017. When we shared our company’s expansion project, even before being hired, we already felt the tremendous engagement of the DC Team, which has transformed into a solid strategic alliance based on trust and professionalism. Congratulations on the journey and the concept of simplifying law. May we continue to work closely together, ethically and dedicatedly. Thank you!"

    LUIZ OSÓRIO DUMONCEL | CEO E FUNDADOR DA 3 TENTOS (TTEN3)

  •  LUCIANE SARTORI | RANDONCORP
    "I had the opportunity to meet Daniela when she was advising the Hercílio Randon Institute on advocacy issues related to new products and technologies. Completely up-to-date and ahead of global ESG-related themes, Daniela proposed joining the Randoncorp environmental team to build the organization's decarbonization roadmap together. Her constructive profile, strategic vision, and proactive approach led to strategies now being deployed within the organization, including the development of products with a lower carbon footprint and those focused on decarbonization solutions. For the excellence of her deliverables, her collaborative profile, and her global strategic vision, she continues to work with us on regulatory updates on the subject, providing institutional positioning and advocacy support in discussion forums and updates. A person and professional of total credibility and competence, it is a pleasure to have her by our side."

     LUCIANE SARTORI | RANDONCORP

  • DANIELLA HARNIST | ASSOCIATE PARTNER DO BTG PACTUAL
    "I first worked with Andrés at an investment bank in the Private Equity area. He was responsible for evaluating the tax structure of deals and always stood out for his vast technical knowledge, flexibility, and negotiating skills. Over the years, I had the opportunity to witness his expertise in wealth planning. Andrés has always been extremely diligent, accessible, and professional in all our interactions, making him someone I trust completely."

    DANIELLA HARNIST | ASSOCIATE PARTNER DO BTG PACTUAL

  • SÉRGIO ERALDO SALLES PINTO | PRESIDENTE DA CIA. BOZANO E CEO DA LEGEND CAPITAL.
    I met Andrés many years ago when we were both board colleagues in a holding company. He played an active and relevant role in the company’s performance, contributing important elements to decision-making at the time. Shortly after, he opened his law firm, and I’ve been a client ever since. Just as in the corporate world, he has brought ideas, challenges, and solutions to my professional and business endeavors. A special combination of talent with interpersonal skills."

    SÉRGIO ERALDO SALLES PINTO | PRESIDENTE DA CIA. BOZANO E CEO DA LEGEND CAPITAL.

  • GABRIEL FELZENSZWALB SÓCIO | PRIVATE EQUITY VINCI PARTNERS (VINP:US)
    "I’ve followed Daniel’s career for over twelve years and have always admired his view of law as a means to develop businesses and relationships. When he told me he was going to start DC Associates, I was an enthusiastic first client. Under Daniel’s leadership, DC gathered a vibrant and impressive group of professionals who share his vision: law simplified to solve problems and create opportunities for their clients."

    GABRIEL FELZENSZWALB SÓCIO | PRIVATE EQUITY VINCI PARTNERS (VINP:US)

CONTACT



São Paulo

Parque da Cidade
Av. das Nações Unidas, 14401
23rd Floor, Suites 2304–2307
São Paulo – SP, 04794-000, Brazil


Rio de Janeiro

Av. Ataulfo de Paiva, 341
7th Floor, Suites 701–702
Leblon, Rio de Janeiro – RJ, 22440-033, Brazil

General inquiries


contato@dclc.com.br

Media & press


comunicacao@dclc.com.br