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Provided by Derek Colla

FinTech

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Derek, a founder of Cooley’s Miami office, focuses his practice on representing high-growth companies and their investors from formation through exit. His clients are primarily in the financial technology sector, broadly defined, including cryptocurrency/Web3, insurance, payments, wealth management and lending.

He has substantial experience representing issuers and investors in private company financings, along with buyers and sellers in M&A. Derek also regularly advises clients on general corporate issues, securities matters and the implications of proposed business transactions. He has extensive experience representing clients outside the US, including emerging companies and venture capital funds operating in Latin America.

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Professional Advisers: FinTech

FinTech Legal: Corporate, Securities & Financing - USA - Nationwide

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Derek Colla is a corporate partner at Cooley focusing on helping innovative FinTech clients through funding rounds. Colla's clients include blockchain, crypto assets and payment services providers.

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