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Derek Colla

Derek Colla

USA 2026

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Cooley LLP
 Cooley LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Startups & Emerging Companies

USA - Nationwide

3 years ranked

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Practice Areas

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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Chambers Guide to the USA

Startups & Emerging Companies - USA - Nationwide

Band 5
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Derek Colla is routinely called upon to advise companies and investors from formation to early-stage funding rounds.

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  • Derek is a very strong lawyer.

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