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Chile

Life Sciences

Guillermo Carey

Guillermo Carey

Partner of Carey and co-head of the firm’s Intellectual Property and Information Technology, Venture Capital and Private Equity Groups. Also, he is the head of the Life Sciences, Technology and Consumer Law Group.His practice specializes in intellectual property, life sciences, IP litigation, licensing, distribution and franchise agreement, data privacy, technology law, trademarks, patents, electronic commerce, technology transfer and artificial intelligence.Guillermo has advised high-impact Chilean technology companies on technology transfer, and the internationalization of these.He has also advised the Chilean Government on various fronts related to IP and transfer of technology.
Ignacio Gillmore

Ignacio Gillmore

Partner of Carey and co-head of the firm’s life sciences and biotechnology and public law groups. His practice focuses on life sciences, biotechnology and public law, advising companies on intellectual property issues related to the pharmaceutical industry, cosmetics, medical devices, commercialization and advertisement of these products, scientific research, clinical studies, regulation of medical professions, privacy, data protection, public and private procurement and biddings, licenses, distribution and franchises. He also represents clients in administrative processes and in sanitary, administrative and judicial litigation derived from those operations.
José Ignacio Mercado

José Ignacio Mercado

Counsel at Carey's Data Protection and Technology Group. His practice focuses on matters related to privacy, data protection and cybersecurity, as well as intellectual property and the development of strategies to protect intellectual and industrial property, including preparation, negotiation and implementation of technology transfer agreements such as licensing agreements, franchising agreements, distribution agreements, among others.He also has experience assisting technology companies with the preparation and implementation of commercial scale-up and go-to-market actions, both in Chile and abroad.His practice also includes advice on regulatory matters in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and medical devices industries, as well as on topics regarding marketing and promotion of these products.

Deals

  • In Life Sciences, Carey has advised the following companies:
    • DaVita
    • Actelion Pharmaceuticals
    • Genomma Lab
    • Zentynel
    • Medison Pharma
    • GlaxoSmithKline
    • Novartis
    • Astellas
    • Arthrex
    • Merck
    • Roche
     

Team Services

Carey has extensive experience advising companies and corporations in the Life Sciences and Healthcare industries at both a national and international level.

The firm has an interdisciplinary practice which covers healthcare and regulated products, from pharmaceutical and biotechnology products to innovative medical devices, IVD’s, cosmetics and food products. The team provides general regulatory and legal advice to an extensive range of stakeholders, from promising start-ups to multinational companies, on all matters concerning the commercialization of regulated products, including the preparation and filing of marketing authorization, applications before local health authorities, medical information and promotion, marketing, public tenders and defense and representation in administrative and legal proceedings.

Carey’s industry-specific counseling includes a detailed and in-depth understanding of the entire lifecycle of regulated products, from clinical trials and research to their commercial launch. Through an innovative and proactive approach, the team is able to not only provide legal and technical support for regulatory approvals and intellectual property protection, but also capitalize on novel opportunities created by new regulations and the market itself. The firm provides a full-fledged service addressing strategic issues for all kinds of products and treatments, focusing on its clients’ interests as well as benefits to patients and consumers.

Client testimonials

Legal 500

'Very good level of knowledge about the particularities of the business. Advice is perceived to be very focused and adjusted to the specific reality of the company.'

Legal 500

'Carey's team is multidisciplinary and functional. They provide adequate and quick responses to requirements of all kinds, which makes them highly recommended. Comparatively they are superior in many aspects, highlighting the involvement and knowledge of the business.'

Awards and Recognition

LEGAL 500

LEGAL 500

Tier 1 in Life Sciences