Venture Capital
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
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+56 22 798 2600Chambers Review
DLA Piper is a highly revered full-service law firm with a standout venture capital practice that is based in Santiago. The legal team is highly skilled in assisting major Chilean and international emerging companies and venture capital funds with capital raising and regulatory matters. DLA Piper is equally adept at advising on angel investment, seed funding, and Series A financing rounds for entrepreneurs and Chilean unicorns in the technology sector.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised Vulcano, an investment venture capital firm, on its investment transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper's team always shows a high level of knowledge to solve complex situations. They have lawyers of the highest level that provide agile and accurate responses."
"The DLA Piper team are the best in the area. They have a deep understanding of how a start-up will develop in different areas and also understand very well our business."
"DLA Piper's team always shows a high level of knowledge to solve complex situations. They have lawyers of the highest level that provide agile and accurate responses."
"The DLA Piper team are the best in the area. They have a deep understanding of how a start-up will develop in different areas and also understand very well our business."
Notable Practitioners
Top-tier practitioner Matías Zegers leads the venture capital group at DLA Piper and is widely recognised as a renowned figure in the Chilean venture capital ecosystem. He is praised for proficiency acting on behalf of venture capital funds and emerging companies in Chile, offering specialised expertise in deals from seed funding to exit transactions.
"Matias is a great lawyer. He is a trustworthy person with great legal skills."
"Matías Zegers is probably the lawyer with the most experience in venture capital in Chile."
Associate-to-watch José Ignacio Marín joins the rankings this year following market recognition due to his presence in the venture capital arena in Chile.
"Jose Ignacio Marin is a very good lawyer. He keeps an eye on details, which makes him different to other lawyers."
Associate-to-watch Pilar Ay is praised for her work supporting venture capital funds and early-stage company clients on each step of the venture capital life cycle in Chile.
"Pilar Ay possesses remarkable skills and tremendous potential."
Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP (US)
Chile