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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Venture Capital

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Venture Capital - Chile

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Wild Foods in a series A investment round led by Glisco Partners.

Strengths

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  • The DLA Piper team understands the industry. They have a good grasp of how start-ups operate and are creative with solutions.

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  • The DLA Piper team delivers top quality service and knows the start-ups' corporate structures like no other. It's a trusted legal partner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Matías Zegers
    Matías Zegers

    Matías Zegers

    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.

    • Matías Zegers is a great lawyer who knows how to make the complex simple.

      Venture Capital respondentLatin America

    • Matías Zegers is one of the best venture capital lawyers in Chile.

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  • José Ignacio Marín
    José Ignacio Marín

    José Ignacio Marín

    Star associate José Ignacio Marín continues to receive extensive market recognition due to his presence in Chile's venture capital arena. He maintains a highly active practice, frequently assisting clients with investment rounds and regulatory matters.

    • José Ignacio Marín stands out for his strong client service levels and commercial vision.

      Venture Capital respondentLatin America

    • José Ignacio Marín is an impeccable and robust practitioner.

      Venture Capital respondentLatin America

    • José Ignacio Marín has extensive knowledge in venture capital. He knows how to guide us, providing the information we need and outlining the timeframes for each process.

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  • Pilar Ay
    Pilar Ay

    Pilar Ay

    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.

    • We work very well with Pilar Ay. She has in-depth knowledge in venture capital and explains everything with clarity.

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