Lauded for its ‘knowledge of the administrative branch and proceedings before the authorities’, the team at CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow is regularly engaged to assist with regulatory challenges, litigation and M&A transactions in the life sciences space. The group’s client roster routinely features major pharmaceutical companies, private hospital corporations and multinational medical device manufacturers. The practice is directed by Mauricio Gómez, who specialises in advising clients on regulatory strategies concerning premarket clearance for drugs and medical devices and the classification of consumer products. Also noted are César Armando Lechuga Perezanta (corporate and M&A, project finance and real estate); and senior associate Manuel Ferrara, who deals with constitutional and administrative litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘They have litigation strategies that enable business operations to operate properly. They have knowledge of the administrative branch and processes before the authorities.'
‘Manuel Ferrara understands how business works and what clients need, which allows him to develop a legal strategy tailored to the company's interests and objectives.'
‘Personalised attention, availability and precise knowledge for each problem presented.'
‘Results and customer service, as well as leadership skills. Throughout my career, I've worked with several law firms, and CMS is definitely a firm I would recommend.'
‘Manuel Ferrara is without a doubt one of their best and most dedicated players. Customer relations, collaboration and availability.'
‘The relationship with client is open and genuine, responding to the client's needs and keeping them informed about the details of the case.'
‘Mauricio Gómez Guerrero and Manuel Ferrara have been in constant contact with the company, and have kept us informed of what has been done to date and the next steps to follow. They are clear when giving us the information, thinking of the client.'
Key clients
- Eli Lilly
- Sanofi
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Nestlé
- Grupo Empresarial Ángeles
- Essity
- Newell Brands
- Celanese Operations Mexico
- Novag Infancia
- Barry Callebaut
- Bioresearch de México
Work highlights
Assisted Carrot Fertility with launching an advanced platform that empowers businesses to provide their employees with seamless access to fertility doctors and clinics.
Represented Bioresearch de México in a series of administrative proceedings regarding pre-market approvals renewals and modifications before COFEPRIS.
Invited by Dilameg’s President as a regular external guest at the Owners’ Board to provide input on legal and regulatory issues that affect the sector.
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Practice head
Mauricio Gómez
Other key lawyers
César Armando Lechuga Perezanta; Manuel Ferrara