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TozziniFreire

Life Sciences

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Provided by TozziniFreire

The work developed by TozziniFreire’s Life Sciences & Healthcare group covers industry sectors as diverse as healthcare; pharmaceutical ingredients; drugs; biotechnology; medical devices; cosmetics; health and personal hygiene products; tobacco; food; animal feed; pet and vet products and services; and agrichemicals and fertilizers. The team is widely experienced in working with regulatory agencies, including the Brazilian Sanitation Surveillance Agency (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária - ANVISA), the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture (Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento – MAPA), and the National Supplementary Health Agency (Agência Nacional de Saúde Suplementar – ANS). The services provided by our group include a wide variety of matters, such as advice on foreign investment and regulatory issues involving company licensing; advice on product registration; mergers and acquisitions; import and export; product liability and recall; negotiation and drafting of distribution contracts; clinical research; tech transfer and Productive Development Partnerships (Parcerias para o Desenvolvimento Produtivo - PDPs); Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs); intellectual property matters; compliance; crisis management; and administrative and judicial proceedings involving sanitation authorities.

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Life Sciences - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

TozziniFreire is frequently instructed by prominent companies within the life sciences sector in the interpretation of ANVISA’s regulations, including the preparation of memorandums and legal opinions on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. The law firm also advises on transactional mandates such as M&A and has extensive expertise in matters related to controlled substances and the preparation and revision of clinical trial agreements.

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Strengths

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  • The multidisciplinary nature of the team at TozziniFreire is one of its strengths. It allows highly complex matters to be handled efficiently.

    Life Sciences respondentGlobal

  • TozziniFreire is highly responsive and adapts easily to the client's needs.

    Life Sciences respondentGlobal

  • I see TozziniFreire not only as a legal adviser, but as a strategic partner for commercial decisions.

    Life Sciences respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Rubens Granja
    Rubens Granja

    Rubens Granja

    Rubens Granja offers expertise on a wide range of regulatory matters in the life sciences sector, including supply agreements, pricing strategies and industry-specific due diligence.

    • Rubens has extensive theoretical and practical expertise in regulated sectors. He quickly understands complex demands and articulates his reasoning clearly.

      Life Sciences respondentGlobal

    • A highly skilled professional, Rubens played a crucial role in supporting our decision-making process.

      Life Sciences respondentGlobal

    • Rubens Granja stands out as an expert in highly complex topics with international implications. He is highly knowledgeable in regulatory affairs.

      Life Sciences respondentGlobal
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  • Natássia Misae Ueno
    Natássia Misae Ueno

    Natássia Misae Ueno

    Natássia Misae Ueno works in various regulated sectors, including agrochemicals, veterinary products, food and beverage, and health. She advises clients in negotiations with the federal government and has been actively involved in cases resulting in innovative contractual models, such as risk-sharing agreements for drug procurement by the Ministry of Health.

    • Natássia Ueno delivers high-quality work, with strong technical expertise and deep market insight.

      Life Sciences respondentGlobal

    • Natássia has expertise in a sector where finding qualified professionals is particularly challenging.

      Life Sciences respondentGlobal
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