The group at Baker McKenzie Abogados, S.C. is well-versed in regulatory, transactional and contentious life sciences mandates and is routinely instructed by notable international players in the pharmaceutical and retail spaces. The team’s wider expertise takes in corporate, IP, tax, commercial and administrative litigation, antitrust and compliance law. Following the June 2024 departure of Christian López Silva, leadership of the practice is entrusted to senior associate Carla Calderón. Calderón specialises in advising on matters at the intersection of regulatory law, data privacy and IP, including those related to the manufacturing, distribution and commercialisation of medicines, medical devices, foods and beverages. Additional key contacts include patent practice lead Marina Hurtado Cruz; Guadalajara-based Roberto Macias Saltijeral, who majors on M&A transactions, corporate reorganisations, contractual law and matters of foreign investment; compliance specialist Jonathan Edward Adams; and the corporate and M&A-focused Erik Gutiérrez. All named lawyers are based in Mexico City unless otherwise stated. Roberto Cardona left the firm in October 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The formation of multidisciplinary teams to handle important projects, and the interactions between team members, makes them very flexible and capable of covering many topics that would otherwise require the hiring of several offices. They also stay up-to-date on news related to life sciences, not only in Mexico but also around the world.'
‘Roberto Macias Saltijeral led our project with great interest, patience, and human quality.'
- 'Compared with other firms, they are organising seminars and webinars on national and international issues that they believe may impact the business. They also seek you out when any new regulation or law might be confusing to talk to you about it.'
- 'A lot of dedication and personal follow-up from the lawyers.'
- 'Multidisciplinary team which helps to propose different strategies according to the vision of each person in the team.'
- 'Prestige in the sector, punctual follow-up, meeting deadlines and objectives.'
Key clients
- Abbott
- AbbVie
- Alcon Laboratories
- Alnylam
- Baxter
- Beckton Dickinson
- Biogen
- Boston Scientific International
- Danone
- Edwards Life Sciences
- Embecta
- eMed
Work highlights
Assisted Baxter with the creation of a new company called Vantive, involving corporate, labour and health regulatory implications.
Assisted Bristol Myers Squibb with the corporate reorganisation of the Celgene and BMS legal entities.
Assisted BD with the acquisition of the critical care business line from a medical devices company and its global implementation.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Carla Calderón
Other key lawyers
Marina Hurtado Cruz; Roberto Macias Saltijeral; Jonathan Edward Adams; Erik Gutiérrez