DLA Piper has appointed Jorge Timmermann as Deputy Managing Partner of its Santiago office, positioning him alongside Managing Partner Francisca Franzani to lead the firm’s continued expansion in Chile.

Timmermann also co-leads the firm’s regional Fintech practice, bringing deep expertise in financial services and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity.

His appointment represents a significant milestone in the firm’s growth strategy for Santiago, reinforcing its leadership team and strengthening its capabilities throughout the region.

“Chile is a critical market in Latin America and a vital gateway for global investment,” said Francisco J. Cerezo, who leads the firm’s U.S.–Latin America practice. “Our continued expansion and investment in the Santiago office aligns directly with our strategy for the Americas. Under Francisca and Jorge’s leadership, we are confident that the firm will continue to consolidate its strong track record of success.”

DLA Piper’s Latin America team provides comprehensive corporate legal advice to national and multinational companies with interests and operations throughout the region.

Our integrated approach to serving clients combines local knowledge with the resources of DLA Piper’s global platform. With more than 400 lawyers practicing in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico, in addition to our U.S.-based cross-border lawyers, our teams frequently collaborate with our professionals throughout the Latin American region, the Iberian Peninsula, and the rest of the world. DLA Piper’s global platform, with more than 90 offices in more than 40 countries, allows us to serve all of our clients’ legal and business needs, whether they are based in Latin America or wish to do business there. For more information, visit Latin America | DLA Piper.

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