DLA Piper Appoints Jorge Timmermann Deputy Managing Partner of Santiago Office

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

Timmermann also serves as co-head of the firm’s regional Fintech practice, bringing extensive experience in financial services and corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity.

The appointment marks a significant milestone in the firm’s growth strategy for Santiago, strengthening its leadership team and enhancing its capabilities across the region.

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

DLA Piper’s Latin America team provides comprehensive business legal advice to domestic and multinational companies with interests and operations across the region.

The firm’s integrated client service model combines local knowledge with the resources of DLA Piper’s global platform. With more than 400 lawyers practising in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico, together with its US-based cross-border lawyers, the firm’s teams regularly collaborate with professionals across Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula and the rest of the world. DLA Piper’s global platform, comprising more than 90 offices in over 40 countries, enables the firm to support clients’ legal and business needs whether they are based in Latin America or seeking to do business in the region.

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