‘A team of experts with outstanding technical expertise’, CMS Rodríguez-Azuero’s life sciences practice is a key pillar of its firm-wide offering. Well weighted between healthcare, and food and beverage clients, the group is distinguished by its focus on regulatory rather than pure patent work. Among its areas of expertise, the group handles the full product life cycle — from approval procedures, through to consumer law, advertising issues and litigation. Department head Karl Mutter, who also co-leads the IP team, advises on regulatory matters concerning food products, alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, dietary supplements, medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Luz Helena Vargas serves as associate director of the sanitary regulation area, overseeing the prosecution and management of portfolios of health registrations at the national and international levels.
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Testimonials
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‘The CMS team (Karl Mutter and Luz Helena Vargas) are truly exceptional. They make our concerns and needs their own. They seek creative solutions to any eventuality and always respond courteously to any request.’
‘Lawyers have incredible technical knowledge and impeccable customer service.’
‘A team of experts with outstanding technical expertise, who provide detailed information when required in a more than acceptable timeframe. They provide unique support and guidance in the management tasks our company requires and are always attentive to meet our needs.’
‘They are technical experts in the area that this company requires, regulatory affairs.’
‘I would highlight the team's personalised attention and its quality in the resolution of technical issues.’
‘The team demonstrates effective collaboration, excellent business knowledge, and adaptability to the needs presented. Lawyers are always available and respond in an excellent timeframe. Excellent subject matter knowledge.’
Key clients
- <p>Leprino Foods</p>
- <p>DSM-Firmenich</p>
- <p>Ferrero</p>
- <p>Les Laboratoires Servier</p>
- <p>Lohmann & Rauscher</p>
- <p>Kellogg’s (Kellanova)</p>
- <p>Savvy</p>
- <p>Envista</p>
- <p>Veritas Intl</p>
Work highlights
Advised Leprino Foods on issues concerning local definitions for their products.
Advised Lohmann & Rauscher on the update of new requirements concerning semantic standards for medical devices.
Advised Les Laboratoires Servier on the market approval procedures before the Colombian authority for innovative oncological products.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Luz Helena Vargas
Practice head
Karl Mutter