Life Sciences
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 4
Email address
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+55 11 3141 9100About
Provided by Felsberg Advogados
Felsberg Advogados supports clients in safely navigating the waters of the Brazilian regulatory framework, including:
- Consulting on the regulatory frameworks of the Ministry of Health, National Private Healthcare Agency (ANS), National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA);
- Representing clients in sanctioning administrative proceedings before ANVISA, ANS, and the local heath surveillance agencies;
- Advising on the requirements for the granting of Operation Permits (AFE), Special Permits (AE), and local health permits;
- Advising on the rules and regulations for registering products and medications, and during price adjustment discussions;
- Assisting with public bids and contracts;
- Reviewing advertising campaigns and product labels;
- Reviewing policies on compliance and corporate ethics; and
- Reviewing and advising on the distribution and outsourcing contracts needed for the production of controlled medications.
Chambers Review
Felsberg Advogados enters the life sciences rankings this year, earning praise from both clients and peers. The firm's diverse team comprises specialists in the field, capable of assisting clients with various matters, including regulatory, intellectual property, licensing, technology transfer, product liability, and mergers and acquisitions
Work Highlights
- Felsberg assisted with the global spin-off between Sandoz and the pharmaceutical group company Novartis.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Even in the most complex and delicate cases, the partners are immediately able to help us with some understanding, meeting my needs."
"Lawyers are extremely qualified and agile to assist the client in a realistic and practical way."
"Team super-committed to the clients, with a practical view and fast response time aiming at the real red flags of the problem."
"Even in the most complex and delicate cases, the partners are immediately able to help us with some understanding, meeting my needs."
"Lawyers are extremely qualified and agile to assist the client in a realistic and practical way."
"Team super-committed to the clients, with a practical view and fast response time aiming at the real red flags of the problem."
Notable Practitioners
Marianne Albers has experience in providing strategic counselling and represents both Brazilian and foreign companies before ANVISA and the ANS.
"Marianne Albers is fast, proactive and provides tailor-made solutions."
"Marianne is an extremely competent and intelligent lawyer. With her experience in the life sciences business, she is able to bring elements to the table that have always surprised us."
"She is super-friendly, available and an awesome business partner."