Pérez-Llorca, which entered the market in July 2025 following its merger with local firm Gómez-Pinzón Abogados, possesses a broad life sciences offering that stands out for its ‘connections with regulatory and oversight bodies’. Forming a key part of the wider regulatory affairs practice, the group assists clients with regulatory filings with authorities, compliance matters, drug pricing strategy, distribution contracts and patent law, among other areas. Senior associate Andrea Pieschacón specialises in health and sanitary regulation and IP law, and is highlighted for her ’availability for critical situations’. Competition, IP and TMT partner Mauricio Jaramillo co-heads the department together with Pieschacón.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Its strengths are: regulatory knowledge, regulatory compliance, and its connections with regulatory and oversight bodies. We have been working exclusively with these lawyers for over 10 years.’
- ‘We highlight its continuous contact personnel (regulatory affairs specialist); out-of-range billing (billing for overdue procedures); and its prioritised, planned, and proactive attention to the company's needs (such as regulatory updates, health registrations, among others).‘
- ‘The team's best quality is its prioritised availability for critical situations, particularly Andrea Pieschacón.’
‘The team stands out for its mastery of the subject, understanding the processes and how to navigate them, and good handling of the necessary technologies.’
‘Lawyers demonstrate attention to detail and meticulousness in responses.’
Key clients
- Epizyme Inc.
- Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
- Fundación Valle del Lili
- Oregon State University
- Compañía de Galletas Noel
Work highlights
Provided regulatory advice to Distrimedical concerning the import of medical devices to Colombia.
Advised Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Colombia on obtaining sanitary registration before INVIMA (the National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance) for one of its main products.
Advised Varela Hermanos on obtaining sanitary registrations for alcoholic beverages in Colombia.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Mauricio Jaramillo; Andrea Pieschacón