Department profile
Carey

Life Sciences

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Carey

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About

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Carey has extensive experience advising companies and corporations from the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, medical devices and food industries at a national and international level.

The firm has an interdisciplinary practice which covers healthcare and regulated products, from pharmaceutical and biotechnology products to innovative medical devices, IVD’s, cosmetics and food products. The team provides general regulatory and legal advice to an extensive range of stakeholders, from promising start-ups to multinational companies, on all matters concerning the commercialisation of regulated products, including the preparation and filing of marketing authorisation, applications before local health authorities, medical information and promotion, marketing, public tenders and defence and representation in administrative and legal proceedings.

Carey’s industry-specific counseling includes a detailed and in-depth understanding of the entire lifecycle of regulated products, from clinical trials and research to their commercial launch. Through an innovative and proactive approach, the team is able to not only provide legal and technical support for regulatory approvals and intellectual property protection, but also capitalise on novel opportunities created by new regulations and the market itself. The firm provides a full-fledged service addressing strategic issues for all kinds of products and treatments, focusing on its clients’ interests as well as benefits to patients and consumers.

Clients (10)

  • Merck
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • NotCo
  • Takeda
  • Biogen
  • Novartis
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Roche
  • Novo Nordisk

Industries (2)

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Food and Beverage

Chambers Review

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Life Sciences - Chile

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Carey boasts a powerhouse department with expertise spanning all matters related to the life sciences ambit in Chile. The legal team is highly sought after to advise on the defence and representation of clients in sanitary registrations, as well as general administrative sanitary litigation and regulatory advice. The law firm advises a client roster that encompasses a broad range of industries including food, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Work Highlights

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  • Carey advised Biogen in the submission of the applications for its drugs SKYCLARYS and QALSODY in regards to the treatment of ALS.

Strengths

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  • Carey's team provides a high level of service and excellence. They are characterised by their solidity, making us feel safe with their services.

    Life Sciences respondentLatin America
  • Carey stands out for their speed and sense of urgency, as well as the solidity in their analysis and understanding of the client's need. They have excellent analytical and support capabilities.

    Life Sciences respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ignacio Gillmore
    Band 1Ignacio Gillmore

    Ignacio Gillmore

    Ignacio Gillmore operates a market-leading life sciences practice in Chile and provides substantial regulatory advice to large pharmaceutical, food and beverage and biotechnology companies. He further assists in sanctioning proceedings with regulators.
    • Ignacio Gillmore is an extraordinary professional with a customer focus that is distinctive among his peers.

      Life Sciences respondentLatin America
    • Ignacio Gillmore is frankly extraordinary. He is assertive, quick and has business vision. He also possesses great knowledge of the pharmaceutical market.

      Life Sciences respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchCristina Busquets
    Associates to watchCristina Busquets

    Cristina Busquets

    Associate-to-watch Cristina Busquets earns recognition for her regulatory expertise within the life sciences sphere in Chile.

    • Cristina Busquets is an excellent lawyer, with a lot of knowledge in the market. She offers quick and practical answers.

      Life Sciences respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Carey (2)

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