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Mattos Filho

Life Sciences

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Mattos Filho

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Provided by Mattos Filho

Our professionals’ expertise stands out in regulatory, transactional, contractual and litigation matters related to the life sciences and health sectors.

We specialize in advising on regulatory, contractual, and litigation matters, and provide support for various other practices in mergers and acquisitions, internal investigations, and judicial disputes. With experience based on a diversified portfolio, our team serves investors, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, health service providers and health techs, as well as other health-related companies involved in cosmetics, toiletries and personal care products, food and beverage, drugstores, fertilizers and pesticides, seeds and seedlings, veterinary products and supplies, hospitals, health insurance, and digital health.

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Life Sciences - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho has a well-established life sciences practice which frequently acts on regulatory mandates. It is well equipped to handle supply agreements and is experienced in negotiations between pharmaceutical companies and the public sector. Mattos Filho's life sciences practice also boasts additional capabilities in sector-specific trademark and licensing matters.

Strengths

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  • Mattos Filho demonstrates excellence in handling complex and sophisticated matters. The team possesses solid knowledge in regulatory and litigation areas, especially in highly regulated sectors such as life sciences. This expertise allows them to handle issues involving multiple regulations, regulatory bodies and innovative legal strategies.

    Life Sciences respondentBrazil
  • Mattos Filho has extensive knowledge of the subject, keeping up-to-date with and monitoring publications made by the relevant entities and bodies of the sector. They apply extensive knowledge in regulatory administrative law.

    Life Sciences respondentBrazil
  • The entire life sciences team at Mattos Filho is highly competent, being comprised of extremely qualified and dedicated professionals. Although the matters handed over to the team are complex, the response time is very good, and all analyses are clear, objective, and very well-founded.

    Life Sciences respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Ana Cândida Sammarco
    Band 3Ana Cândida Sammarco

    Ana Cândida Sammarco

    Ana Cândida Sammarco is noted for advising on regulatory mandates before national regulatory agencies.

    • Ana Cândida Sammarco demonstrates great confidence due to her numerous success stories and brings peace of mind to the client.

      Life Sciences respondentBrazil
    • Ana Cândida Sammarco has extensive knowledge of the subject, a great deal of experience, and shows strong confidence when she provides assistance to us. I recommend her.

      Life Sciences respondentBrazil
  • Band 3Gustavo Swenson Caetano
    Band 3Gustavo Swenson Caetano

    Gustavo Swenson Caetano

    Gustavo Swenson Caetano is experienced in transactional, regulatory and intellectual property matters related to life sciences.

    • Gustavo Swenson Caetano is an extremely well-prepared professional when it comes to handling complex issues in our sector. In addition to his extensive technical knowledge, he demonstrates great teamwork and is very approachable, always available to support clients who have a wide range of needs.

      Life Sciences respondentBrazil
    • Gustavo Swenson Caetano is a highly experienced professional, having participated in numerous cases of similar relevance and complexity to those assigned to him. He provides prompt and effective assistance.

      Life Sciences respondentBrazil

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