Allende & Brea advises major domestic and international clients in the pharmaceutical, medical devices, and food industries on a wide range of matters, from incorporation and registration with state health authorities to M&A, joint ventures, reorganisations, and commercial agreements, such as manufacturing, licensing, and distribution contracts. It also supports clients with regulatory compliance, data privacy, and dispute resolution, including administrative proceedings before food and drug authorities. Following the mid-2025 departure of former co-head María Morena del Río, the practice is currently solely led by Fernando Martínez Zuviría, who focuses on supporting laboratories and medical device manufacturers with transactional, corporate, contractual, and regulatory matters. The team’s expertise is further strengthened by Vanesa Fernández, who specialises in life sciences administrative and regulatory issues, and Lucrecia Re, who represents pharmaceutical and medical device companies in regulatory and administrative proceedings.
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Testimonials
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'The practice of Allende & Brea is distinguished by its comprehensive and proactive approach to resolving legal matters.'
'What makes this practice unique is the combination of knowledge and experience.'
'Fernando Martínez Zuviría demonstrates exceptional mastery of the subject matter and a great capacity to find innovative solutions.'
'The team is characterised by providing personalised attention to each client, understanding their specific needs and adapting to their requirements.'
'Their commitment to excellence and client satisfaction is evident in every interaction.'
'The team fosters an environment of collaboration and teamwork, which allows us to leverage the strengths of each member and offer a more comprehensive and efficient service.'
Key clients
- DSM-Firmenich
- Aspen Labs
- CSL Behring
- Ferrero
- Fundación Oncológica Anna y Elena Bonatti Rocca
- Kellogg’s
- Reckitt
- Siemens Healthcare
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- Compass Group
- Merck
Work highlights
Advises DSM-Firmenich on the separation of its animal nutrition and health business unit in Argentina.
Advises Fundación Oncológica Anna y Elena Bonatti Rocca on the day-to-day legal matters of a new fully equipped cancer treatment centre in the Province of Corrientes.
Advises Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. on its day-to-day corporate, contractual, labour, foreign exchange, tax, data privacy, public procurement, and administrative law matters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Fernando Martínez Zuviría
Other key lawyers
Vanesa Fernández; Lucrecia Re