Healthcare: Regulatory
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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+55 11 3247 8400About
Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados
With experience in (re)design of corporate group healthcare plans, structuring of agreements of operators and service providers, review of new business models (including telemedicine) and products, ANS’s authorization for corporate transactions, registration and cancellation of operators and products, suspension of sale of products, internal control and risk management audit, and legal assistance before Regional Councils of Medicine and Dentistry, among others. In Healthcare, we also advise on administrative, judicial, arbitration and mediation proceedings.
Our services comprise counseling to the most varied market players:
- Healthcare plan operators
- Healthcare service providers (hospitals, laboratories and clinics)
- Beneficiaries of healthcare plans
- Benefit administrators
- Brokerage firms
- Healthtechs
- Startups in the healthcare area
- Consulting firms specialized in benefits
Chambers Review
Elite firm Pinheiro Neto Advogados maintains an acclaimed practice group representing prominent companies in sensitive healthcare lawsuits. The team is also seasoned in sector-related M&A transactions, maintaining a strong track record of advising on regulatory matters before the National Health Agency (ANS). Top healthcare providers also rely on the firm for assistance with coverage regulation, including for high-end and innovative medical treatments. The firm also helps such providers with the viability of their economic model and getting approval from the ANS, Anvisa and the Central Bank for their operation.
Work Highlights
- Pinheiro Neto assisted Citibank during the process of its current healthcare plan termination, in addition to the negotiation of a new healthcare plan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pinheiro Neto has been great in supporting my company with high-complexity FCPA and healthcare compliance matters."
"They have a highly significant practice in the sector."
"Pinheiro Neto has been great in supporting my company with high-complexity FCPA and healthcare compliance matters."
"They have a highly significant practice in the sector."
Notable Practitioners
Associate-to-watch Maria Silvia Marques is well praised by her clients for her high-quality work and in-depth knowledge in healthcare sector.
"Maria Silvia Marques is an expert and a great business partner."