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KVTS' Life Sciences team has experience in complex business negotiations, consultation, and litigation matters in both the administrative and judicial spheres involving market placement of regulated products with an emphasis on the following:

  • Regulatory issues: consulting and administrative litigation related to Health Authorities at various levels of government (Ministry of Health, ANVISA, State and Municipal Health Secretariats, etc.);
  • Writs of Mandamus and other legal actions disputing government acts, including, but not limited to, local and international inspections for Good Manufacturing Practices Certifications (CBPF), Federal Operating Permits (AFE); local Operating Licenses (LF) and Import Licenses (LI);
  • Consulting related to the installation of industries in Brazil with special emphasis on obtaining, amending, canceling and transferring product registrations and assistance during the corresponding administrative proceedings;
  • Consulting on administrative matters involving organizations such as INMETRO and IPEMs, advising on the corresponding administrative defenses;
  • Development of industry-specific Compliance Programs (relationship with government agencies, public and private sector physicians, and public and private sector health service providers);
  • Clinical Research and its developments before the CEP/CONEP system;
  • Productive Development Partnerships (PDPs) involving technology transfer agreements, in line with the National Medicines Plan.

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Life Sciences - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Kestener Vieira Torronteguy Spegiorin Advogados provides top-of-the-market regulatory assistance to heavyweights from the pharmaceutical, food and healthcare industries. The team is also highly experienced in handling both administrative and judicial cases relating to an array of matters, including product liability and class actions. The law firm also stands out for representing clients in high-end contractual negotiations and corporate deals connected to the sector.

Work Highlights

  • Kestener Vieira Torronteguy Spegiorin Advogados provided strategic support to a big pharma company for the inclusion of medications for rare diseases in the ANS List of Procedures and Health Events.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Beatriz Kestener
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Beatriz Kestener
Head of Life Sciences
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Beatriz Kestener is highly commended by market commentators for her expertise in the life sciences industry. Her practice encompasses all matters related to the area, including the registration and dissolution of companies and its diverse regulated activities. She represents a variety of domestic and international corporations in the pharmaceutical industries, such as food, cosmetics, medical devices, veterinary products, pesticides and agricultural fertilizers.

Beatriz assisted us in regulatory issues with ANVISA, always showing strong business acumen and a focus on outcomes, with very positive impacts.

Beatriz combines deep knowledge and extensive experience in the field and applies both with outstanding efficiency and skill.

As one of the pioneers in the life sciences field in Brazil, Beatriz has a strong and extensive background.

Marco Aurélio Torronteguy
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Marco Aurélio Torronteguy
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Band 3

Marco Aurélio Torronteguy is well regarded for his expertise handling life sciences regulatory and contractual matters. He regularly advises on licensing and registration of products, drug pricing, certification procedures and clinical trials.

Marco Aurélio Torronteguy is a well-rounded life sciences lawyer. His advice considers not only the regulatory aspects but also the business implications of the matter.

Excellent professional, with deep understanding of both the business and political contexts. Marco Aurélio's advice is always well grounded and reasonable.

Marco Aurélio Torronteguy has been a strong resource in our projects.

Fabio Alonso Vieira
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Fabio Alonso Vieira
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Band 4

Fabio Alonso Vieira is skilled in advising important clients on contentious matters in the life sciences arena.

Fabio Alonso is in a league of his own. He successfully balances his commercial vision and client expectations, while navigating complex topics with a supportive approach.

In addition to being very helpful, Fabio is an extremely qualified lawyer who deeply understands the client's needs.

As an example of excellence in all critical areas, Fabio Alonso exhibits remarkable specialisation in contracts, corporate law and data protection.

Flávio Augusto Spegiorin Ramos
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Flávio Augusto Spegiorin Ramos
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Up and Coming

Flávio Augusto Spegiorin Ramos boasts expertise advising clients from the pharmaceutical, food, agricultural, cosmetic, medical device, retail and technology sectors on life sciences-related matters.

A distinguished professional with a strong business mindset. Flávio Spegiorin Ramos has extensive legal expertise and is fully equipped to handle complex client matters.

Flávio has remarkable analytical skills and can navigate complex topics while effectively translating them to meet client needs. We trust his work completely.

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Life Sciences

Beatriz Kestener
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Beatriz Kestener
Head of Life Sciences
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Band 1
Marco Aurélio Torronteguy
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Marco Aurélio Torronteguy
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Band 3
Fabio Alonso Vieira
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Fabio Alonso Vieira
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Band 4
Flávio Augusto Spegiorin Ramos
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Flávio Augusto Spegiorin Ramos
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Up and Coming

Members

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Beatriz Kestener

Beatriz Kestener

Head of Department

Flávio Augusto Spegiorin Ramos

Guilherme Gieron Fonseca e Silva

Henderson Fürst

Industries

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Pharmaceutical, medical, drugs, biotechnology products, food, beverages, health services, and crop farming, including pesticides and fertilizers.