The life sciences practice at Baker McKenzie S.A.S. is lauded by clients for its ability to ‘anticipate regulatory changes and design preventive strategies’. The team acts for a broad base of multinational pharma, medical devices, cosmetics, and food and beverage companies, which it supports on a wide array of regulatory and sanitary law, IP, consumer protection and transactional matters. Juan Pablo Concha Delgado heads the life sciences, regulatory and patents department, and is recommended for providing ’tailored strategies’; he contributes experience in IP enforcement, market authorisations, pricing issues, advertising law and clinical trials, among others. Mid-level associate Andrés Hidalgo leads the pharmaceuticals and healthcare group, where he draws praise for his knowledge of the ‘subtleties and intricacies of the rules and issues’. In February 2024, associate Sara Merizalde left to join Baxter International.
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- ‘Baker McKenzie stands out for its expertise in IP and regulatory/health issues, offering sound and well-informed advice. The team is expert in analysing and managing relevant cases, and is at the forefront of new pronouncements from authorities. Lawyers provide specialised knowledge and a precise approach.’
- ‘Lawyers stand out for their knowledge of technical regulations and their ability to dynamically explain those to clients. They differentiate themselves from competitors by sending reports, updates, and other legally relevant information to their clients, keeping them informed of the latest trends.’
- ‘The quality of the analysis is thorough and disciplined; lawyers thoroughly review the different alternatives, offering responses that address the entire scope of the concern and the overall picture.’
- ‘Juan Pablo Concha stands out for his great understanding of situations and tailored strategies. Andrés Hidalgo is an exceptional lawyer. He knows the regulations in detail, the subtleties and intricacies of the rules and issues. He is very judicious in his analysis.’
- ‘The team's main strengths are its highly specialised experience in regulated sectors, and its ability to communicate with key stakeholders in the institutional and governmental environment. This allows it to anticipate regulatory changes and design preventive strategies.’
- ‘Comparatively, it stands out for its level of customisation, agile response, and proactive approach, which clearly differentiates it from other teams. In short, it not only provides high-quality legal services but also acts as a strategic ally, aligned with the regulatory and sustainability challenges of our business.’
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Andrés Hidalgo
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Juan Pablo Concha