According to many, Lloreda Camacho & Co. is ‘the must-go-to team for life sciences within the Colombian market’. Acting for an enviable portfolio of major domestic and multinational pharmaceutical, healthcare, cosmetics, medical devices and food and beverage companies, the group continues to grow its market share and added Becton Dickinson and Galderma — among numerous others — to its roster during 2024/25. Department head Ana María Castro is hailed by clients as an ’A+ life sciences expert’; she provides ongoing advice to a string of global pharma corporations on patent work — including Gilead Sciences and Incyte — and she also advises on regulatory matters. Daniel Cardona specialises in health legislation, where he contributes ‘deep understanding of the scientific and technical aspects of the sector’; he advises on an array of regulatory compliance matters including new products, advertising, competition and consumer protection-related issues. The practice further draws on regulatory partner Enrique Álvarez, whose work encompasses life sciences, competition and data privacy law. At senior associate level, sources highlight ’outstanding professional’ Paula Romero, who stands out for her specialist focus on regulatory, sanctioning and health system law. In June 2025, associate director María Alejandra De Los Ríos left to join Sanofi.
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Testimonials
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‘Lloreda Camacho is the must go-to team for life sciences within the Colombian market. Clients benefit from its knowledge across the sector, which allows it to find efficient and sound solutions to their problems.’
‘Ana María Castro is a natural and inspiring leader to her team. Clients love her commitment and candid approach, even when dealing with complex and stressful matters. She conveys soundness and security while maintaining a gentle approach.’
‘The life sciences and healthcare team is impressive and top-notch. It knows the industry inside out, and its client support is always business-oriented, with in-depth legal knowledge, a multidisciplinary and practical approach to the industry, and a dedicated effort to meet the client's project budget.’
‘Ana María Castro is an A+ life sciences expert. She has a deep understanding of the industry, leads the team, and efficiently co-ordinates work within the firm to deliver a finished product to the client, according to the agreed budget and deadlines, together with Daniel Cardona and the team.’
‘An excellent life sciences firm. Lawyers demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience, especially in pharmaceuticals. The team is a leader in this practice in Colombia. Ana María Castro is an excellent professional.’
‘What makes this life sciences practice unique is its extraordinary ability to combine cutting-edge scientific and technical knowledge with solid regulatory and commercial experience, establishing it as one of the very few firms in Colombia that can offer this level of integrated expertise.’
Key clients
- Gilead Sciences Inc.
- F. Hoffman La Roche
- Astellas
- Janssen Pharmaceutical
- Galderma
- Eli Lilly Interamerica
- Afidro
- Biomarin
- Nurix Therapeutics
- Neurocrine Biologics
- Gasherbrum Bio Inc
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Work highlights
Advising Gilead Sciences and its affiliates on the management of over 1500 patent applications in Central America, the Caribbean and South America.
Representing Incyte in judicial procedures in Ecuador and Costa Rica.
Advising F Hoffmann-La Roche on patent applications in Ecuador.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Daniel Cardona
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Paula Romero
Practice head
Ana María Castro; Daniel Cardona