José Tomás Ureta Icaza

Corporate

Mergers and Acquisitions

Impact Investment

Emerging Growth and Venture Capital

TMT

Private Equity

Since 2019, José Tomás Ureta has led NexLegal’s Corporate, M&A, and Venture Capital practice, advising privately held companies, high-growth startups, VC funds, and family offices throughout the entire corporate lifecycle—from incorporation and governance to complex financing rounds and cross-border M&A transactions. His work is recognized for combining legal precision with a deep understanding of the entrepreneurial and investment landscape in Latin America.

Prior to founding NexLegal, José Tomás practiced at DLA Piper Chile from 2012 to 2018, gaining extensive experience in corporate structuring, fund formation, and regulatory matters. His academic background includes a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporate Law from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2014), and a second LL.M. in International Business Law from ESADE Business & Law School, Barcelona (2016), giving him a strong grasp of both domestic and international legal frameworks.

In the venture capital field, José Tomás has advised a wide range of Latin American and US-based VC funds and emerging companies, including during seed and Series A rounds. He is actively involved in the VC ecosystem not only as counsel but also as a mentor, angel investor, and speaker. His client portfolio includes tech-enabled companies in sectors such as fintech, traveltech, healthtech, and agritech.

In recent years, he has developed a growing practice in impact investment and sustainable finance, actively participating in global networks such as GAIL (Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers). He was recently invited to speak at the Latin American Impact Investment Forum (FLII) in Mérida, Mexico, where he joined the panel "Regulatory Rhythms: From Showstopper to Golden Opportunities", contributing his legal insight on enabling frameworks for ESG and impact across the region.