Venture Capital
Chile
6 years ranked
Provided by ACR
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.
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
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
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.
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.
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