'Capable of handling very complex issues', Galicia Abogados S.C.'s offering across life sciences is bolstered by the firm’s broad full-service offering, while remaining underpinned by dedicated expertise in the field, clients appreciating it as a 'highly specialised team in the health sciences and economic competition industry'. The full spectrum of life sciences stakeholders in the Mexican market are present on the team’s client roster, including international and local pharmaceutical companies, biotech businesses, medical device manufacturers, hospitals and healthcare services, along with industry trade associations and think-tanks. Recent work has included technical matters such as new drug distribution agreements and regulatory compliance involving various ruling bodies, but also leverages expertise in other practice areas to advise on M&A and litigation for life sciences clients. Co-leaders of the practice Bernardo Martínez-Negrete and counsel Lisandro Herrera are noted as examples of the team’s 'ability to translate complex topics into simple language'; Martínez-Negrete being a veteran of various innovative healthcare projects for leading pharmaceutical companies, and Herrera a recognised figure of the next generation of Mexican experts in this area. Former senior associate Luis Marin Tijerina moved in house as general counsel at 3M healthcare spin-off Solventum in May 2024. Since publication, Herrera has been raised to the partnership - effective as of Janaury 2025.
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‘The team is very professional and they are capable of handling very complex issues and translating them into simple language. They adapt to the audience and convey security and confidence. They are flexible regarding collection issues and adapt to the needs of clients. They have a highly specialized team in the health sciences and economic competition industry.’
‘The plus that makes them stand out is undoubtedly the experience they have in health sciences and economic competition, and the ability to translate complex topics into simple language. Lisandro Herrera is a great example of this, as well as Bernardo Martínez Negrete.'
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Bernardo Martínez-Negrete; Lisandro Herrera