BRAZIL · FOUNDER-LED · SINCE 2008
About Unique
Close Protection
A company built around experience, preparation and a personal commitment to clients visiting Brazil.
Founded by Derek Pucci. Planned and delivered by our team in Brazil, with international client coordination from London.
Derek Pucci
FOUNDER
2008
OPERATIONS BEGIN IN BRAZIL
Derek Pucci
FOUNDER
2023
UK COMPANY INCORPORATED
02 / FOUNDER
Meet Derek Pucci
20+
YEARS OF SECURITY EXPERIENCE
Unique Close Protection has operated in Brazil since 2008. Its founder, Derek Pucci, brings more than 20 years of security experience and leads our São Paulo-based operational team.
He remains directly involved in operational planning, personnel coordination and service delivery, and his experience includes extensive advance-planning work for high-profile clients.
BASED IN
São Paulo, Brazil
ROLE TODAY
Leads planning, coordination and delivery
Derek Pucci — Founder
03 / OUR STORY
Rooted in Brazil.
Connected internationally.
Two dates anchor our history: the start of our work in Brazil, and the UK company that now supports our international clients.
2008
Operations begin in Brazil
Unique Close Protection begins operating in Brazil, led by its founder, Derek Pucci.
2023
A UK company for international clients
Unique Close Protection Ltd is incorporated in the United Kingdom (company no. 14635357), adding a London-based team for international client coordination.
Today
Delivered in Brazil, supported from London
Our team in Brazil plans and delivers protection; our London-based team supports international clients before and throughout their visit.
04 / FOUNDED ON EXPERIENCE
Confidence begins
before arrival.
Preparation means understanding the visit: arrival arrangements, timings, venues and possible alternatives. The scope is agreed for each assignment; no two itineraries require exactly the same approach.
Experience shapes the questions we ask before the visible work begins.
Illustrative scene
05 / BRAZIL AND LONDON
Delivered in Brazil.
Supported from London.
Two teams with distinct roles, working together for each client.
IN BRAZIL
Planning and delivery
Our São Paulo-based core team leads operational planning and service delivery throughout each agreed itinerary in Brazil.
FROM LONDON
International client coordination
Our London-based coordination team is your international point of contact for enquiries, advance arrangements and communication before and during your visit.
24/7 client support throughout your visit
Prompt replies by email and WhatsApp
Tailored quotations, prepared quickly
Short-notice requests, where operationally feasible
Our 24/7 client support means you can reach us at any time during your visit.
Protection itself is arranged and delivered by our team in Brazil.
06 / HOW WE WORK
A clear approach.
Not a list of promises.
01
Prepare carefully
Understand the itinerary before deciding what support is appropriate.
02
Respect discretion
Approach each visit with a professional presence and respect for privacy.
03
Communicate clearly
Keep responsibilities and communication arrangements understood.
04
Adapt responsibly
Discuss changing plans and practical alternatives within the agreed scope.
07 / WORKING TOGETHER
Begin with a
conversation.
Tell us where you plan to visit in Brazil and the kind of support you’re considering. An outline is enough to begin; we can discuss the details before arrangements are agreed.
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