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Diego Rodríguez

Diego Rodríguez

Latin America 2027

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Practice Areas

Diego is partner and head of the Venture Capital and Fintech Groups at A/C/R Legal. His practice is focused on M&A, private equity, financing rounds and regulatory matters in Chile and abroad, which he complements with joint ventures, flips, negotiation of different types of agreements, advice on corporate governance matters and design and implementation of corporate structures for the materialization of businesses. He also provides legal advice and mentoring to start-ups at different stages of development.

He is commended for advising and keeping clients informed on how trends and new legislation may affect their business, particularly the Fintech industry, and the opportunities such changes represent.

Career

2009 Joined Carey & Allende (since 2017 CMS Carey & Allende) as associate

2013-2014 Worked at Becker, Glynn, Melamed & Muffy LLP as international associate

2014 Promoted to senior associate

2018 Promoted to partner

2019 Appointed as co-head of TMC group and head of CMS equIP programme in Chile

2021 Appointed head of Venture Capital and Fintech groups

2024 Founded A/C/R Legal

Chambers Review

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Venture Capital - Chile

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Individual Editorial

Head of department Diego Rodríguez specialises in advising emerging growth companies on capital raising, with a particular focus on early-stage investments. Clients commend his ability to advise on complex venture capital matters for Chilean and international clients, while market commentators also recognise his strong standing in the market.

Strengths

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  • Diego Rodríguez stands out as one of Chile’s leading venture capital lawyers for his expertise, approachable manner and approach to handling matters. He is highly pragmatic and efficient, making him an excellent choice for venture capital legal advice in Chile.

    Venture CapitalChambers Latin America
  • I would highlight the work of Diego Rodríguez, whose speed, clarity and ability to find practical and well-founded solutions are especially valuable. He demonstrates a deep understanding of our needs and a strategic vision that goes beyond legal considerations, providing recommendations that genuinely support growth.

    Venture CapitalChambers Latin America

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