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Life Sciences | Latin America

Chile

This practice area broadly focuses on the commercialisation of products across the life sciences sector, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology programs, life systems, cosmetics, nutraceuticals and food processing. The section also encompasses organisations and institutions that devote themselves to research, development, technology transfer and commercialisation within the life sciences sphere. Intellectual property issues tend to dominate in this area as pharmaceutical giants seek to obtain innovative blockbuster drugs from biotechs and other sector companies. The section also centres on the licensing and acquisition of new products.

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Band 1

  1. Carey
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    Carey
    Life Sciences
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Carey boasts a powerhouse department with expertise spanning all matters related to the life sciences ambit in Chile. The legal team is highly sought after to advise on the defence and representation of clients in sanitary registrations, as well as general administrative sanitary litigation and regulatory advice. The law firm advises a client roster that encompasses a broad range of industries including food, pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The firm added Medison Pharmaand Axon Pharma to its roster of clients.
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Band 2

  1. Albagli Zaliasnik
    2
    Albagli Zaliasnik
    Life Sciences
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Albagli Zaliasnik houses a well-respected life sciences department that is based in Santiago and which offers significant expertise in pharmaceutical patents. The legal team is particularly active in prosecution and litigation matters, with a focus on infringement cases and regulatory mandates. The law firm is routinely retained by Chilean and international pharmaceutical, biotechnological and veterinary laboratories to handle their legal needs in Chile.
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  2. Sargent & Krahn
    2
    Sargent & Krahn
    Life Sciences
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Sargent & Krahn fields a robust team of seasoned practitioners that are well equipped to advise on a variety of areas in the Chilean life sciences arena. The practice group demonstrates strong skills in pharmaceutical patent prosecutions and opposition mandates. The Santiago-based law firm regularly offers advice on legal and administrative regulatory changes to both Chilean and international clients.
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Band 3

  1. Bofill Mir Abogados
    3
    Bofill Mir Abogados
    Life Sciences
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Bofill Mir Abogados houses a solid life sciences practice in Chile earning high praise from the market for its proficient management of regulatory matters. The firm offers counsel to a diverse clientele, both local and international and across various sectors including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and agriculture.
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