Rodrigo fields a market-leading life sciences, pharmaceuticals and healthcare department which is routinely engaged by clients seeking advice on certification and registration processes, regulatory compliance and the implementation of remote medical services. The practice group is well-positioned to provide guidance on regulation amendments related to rare and orphan diseases, and on biosimilar products. Practice lead and industry expert Maritza Reátegui’s capabilities span contractual and regulatory matters, legal proceedings and litigation; her areas of specialism include veterinary products, the cannabis industry and pesticides. Clients further benefit from the insights of senior associates Solange Noriega-Zumaeta, who has assisted clients in the pharmaceutical, healthcare product and clinical trial sectors and is noted for her experience in consultations and procedures related to rare and orphan diseases; and Ricardo De Vettor, whose key areas of expertise include pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food products, with a recent focus on food and beverage counterfeiting. Associate Daniela Supo is highlighted for her contributions to relevant legal proceedings and the drafting of contracts.
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Client satisfaction

Key clients

  • Knop Laboratorios
  • Asociación Peruana de Organizaciones de Investigación Clínica por Contrato (APOICC)
  • Bloom Fresh International (formerly International Fruit Genetics)
  • Kraft-Heinz
  • Immunotec
  • Abbvie
  • Armesso
  • Alimentos Polar Perú
  • G.W. Yichang & Cia
  • Pfizer
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Gloria

Work highlights

Provided legal counsel to APOICC by analysing the sanctions outlined in the clinical trials regulations and issuing a comprehensive review.
Obtained approval for Armesso's cosmetic product 'Soliv AV' from the General Directorate of Medicines, Supplies and Drugs (Digemid).
Provided guidance for the custodianship of Heinz's sanitary registrations through an exclusive partnership with a registered Peruvian entity that offers titularity services.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Solange Noriega-Zumaeta

Practice head

Maritza Reátegui

Other key lawyers

Solange Noriega-Zumaeta; Ricardo De Vettor; Daniela Supo