ABOUT UNIQUE CLOSE PROTECTION
To provide professional, discreet protection that allows our clients to travel, work and spend their time in Brazil with confidence, privacy and minimal disruption.
Derek Pucci | Founder
20+ Years of Security & Protection Experience in Brazil
Special Operations (IOPE)
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt & International IBJJF Gold Medallist
Unique Close Protection is led on the ground by founder Derek Pucci, a Brazilian-born security professional with 20+ years of security and protection experience in Brazil. His background includes 15 years of public-security service in São Paulo and selection for assignment to the Guarda Civil Metropolitana’s Special Operations Inspectorate (IOPE).
Based in São Paulo, Derek remains directly involved in operational planning, personnel coordination and service delivery across Brazil. Since 2023, Unique Close Protection Ltd
in London has provided dedicated client support across the UK and Europe.
The Story
Unique Close Protection was founded in Brazil in 2008 by Derek Pucci while he was still serving in São Paulo public security. Today, Derek brings more than 20 years of combined security and protection experience in Brazil, including 15 years of public-security service and selection for a Special Operations assignment. The operational judgement, situational awareness, planning and coordination developed throughout that career continue to shape the company’s approach today.
Based in São Paulo, Derek remains actively involved in day-to-day operations, overseeing planning, team coordination and service delivery for international executives, private clients, families, VIPs and corporate teams travelling throughout Brazil.
In 2023, Unique Close Protection Ltd was incorporated in the United Kingdom, creating a dedicated London-based point of contact for clients across the UK and Europe. The London team manages enquiries, pre-travel planning and ongoing client communication, while protection and secure transportation are planned, coordinated and supervised locally in Brazil.
Today, Unique Close Protection combines established operations in Brazil with experienced leadership on the ground and responsive international client support — from the first enquiry through to the completion of each assignment.
BRAZIL OPERATIONS SINCE 2008 | 20+ YEARS OF FOUNDER SECURITY & PROTECTION EXPERIENCE |
|15 YEARS IN SÃO PAULO PUBLIC SECURITY | OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN SÃO PAULO | INTERNATIONAL CLIENT SUPPORT FROM LONDON
EXPERTISE
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Executive and close protection
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UHNW individuals and families
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Corporate and business travel
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Secure executive transportation
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VIP and high-profile clients
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Major-event and race-weekend visits
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Touring and production teams
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Male and female operatives
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São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and nationwide coverage
EXPERIENCE
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Supporting executives and private clients during complex business and personal itineraries
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Providing discreet protection for families, VIPs and high-profile individuals
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Coordinating close protection with security drivers and executive transportation
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Planning movements between airports, hotels, meetings, restaurants, venues and private engagements
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Supporting international clients during major events and high-demand travel periods
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Working alongside executive assistants, family offices, corporate security teams and travel professionals
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Adapting protection arrangements when schedules, routes or requirements change
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Providing short-term, multi-day and longer-term protection throughout Brazil
Your safety. Your privacy. Our priority.
Executive protection and secure transportation in Brazil since 2008.
Protection built around your visit to Brazil
Whether you are travelling for business, private commitments, family travel or a major event, we can arrange discreet close protection and secure executive transportation around your itinerary.
Our team can support individual clients, families and visiting teams throughout São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and across Brazil.
Planning a visit to Brazil?
+44 7767725226
Tell us your itinerary, dates and requirements and we’ll prepare a tailored protection proposal around your visit.