The MERCOSUR Trade Agreements Navigator
Alessandro Brenci
A practical legal & business guide to the EU-MERCOSUR and EFTA-MERCOSUR agreements
As the EU-MERCOSUR and EFTA-MERCOSUR trade agreements reshape economic flows between two continents, this guide provides professionals with a structured working tool. Legal analysis, branching decision trees and operational checklists to concretely address tariff questions, rules of origin, ESG compliance and market entry strategies.
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~100
Pages
16
Chapters
19
Decision trees
30+
Checklists
19
Diagrams & infographics
English
Language
Format
April 2026
Published
What's inside
Complete legal analysis
Coverage of both agreements: tariffs, rules of origin, services, investment, intellectual property
19 decision trees
Follow the branches to get immediate answers: which tariff, which origin rule, which regime applies
EU vs EFTA comparison
Comparison tables between both agreements: approaches, timelines, protections, key differences
Compliance & ESG
Anti-corruption, sanctions, EUDR, CBAM, CS3D: regulatory obligations decoded
Case studies
Illustrative scenarios of European and South American companies with detailed solutions
Public procurement & investment
Access to MERCOSUR public procurement, investment protection, ISDS vs domestic courts
Table of Contents
Understanding the Framework
- The MERCOSUR Bloc
- Architecture of the Agreements
- The WTO Foundation
Trading Goods
- Tariff Elimination
- Rules of Origin
- Customs Procedures
- Non-Tariff Barriers
Beyond Goods
- Services & Establishment
- Public Procurement
- Intellectual Property
- Investment Protection
Compliance & Sustainability
- Compliance Framework
- Sustainability & ESG
Practical Tools
- Case Studies
- Dispute Resolution
- Checklists & References
Who is this guide for
About the Author
Alessandro Brenci holds a PhD in Law from the University of Fribourg, specialising in EU/EFTA-MERCOSUR trade law. A member of 6 chambers of commerce, he advises companies and institutions on both continents. He works in 6 languages.
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Book in progress
16 chapters, 19 branching decision trees, 30+ checklist items, systematic EU/EFTA parity. Publication scheduled for 30 April 2026.