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Life Sciences | Latin America

Mexico

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.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. OLIVARES
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    OLIVARES
    Life Sciences
    2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    OLIVARES is a life sciences powerhouse in Mexico that is widely revered for its specialisation in contentious matters, most notably in patent litigation. It boasts additional capabilities in advising on clinical data mandates and day-to-day regulatory issues. The law firm often represents major clients in the industry, principally large pharmaceutical players from the European and US markets, as well as laboratories and biotechnology companies. The department is also active in the pharmaceutical advertising space.
  2. Sánchez DeVanny Eseverri, S.C.
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    Sánchez DeVanny Eseverri, S.C.
    Life Sciences
    2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Distinguished full-service firm Sánchez DeVanny Eseverri benefits from a reputable team that advises on regulatory requirements applicable to the advertising and sale of dietary, healthcare and tobacco products, such as labelling matters. The outstanding legal department offers additional capabilities handling patent reviews and the protection of clinical data. The law firm is routinely retained by major food and beverage, tobacco and pharmaceutical companies, as well as those active in the cosmetics industry.
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Band 2

  1. Galicia Abogados, S.C.
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    Galicia Abogados, S.C.
    Life Sciences
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Galicia Abogados is a notable national firm with a solid life sciences practice in Mexico. The team is praised for its regulatory expertise in digital health and medical devices, and for bringing regulated products to the market. The department is often seen acting for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as laboratories.
  2. Hogan Lovells
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    Hogan Lovells
    Life Sciences
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Hogan Lovells is a strong full-service firm that boasts an experienced life sciences team in Mexico. The department is well regarded for providing regulatory advice to key companies in the sector, assisting with public procurement and obtaining market authorisations in the healthcare space. The legal team is also active in contentious work in this arena. The law firm serves a client roster featuring pharmaceutical corporations, biotechnology companies, and food and beverage producers.
  3. Solórzano Linaldi
    Life Sciences
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Arochi & Lindner
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    Arochi & Lindner
    Life Sciences
    2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Arochi & Lindner has an established Mexico City-based practice that is noted for its life sciences expertise. The team is particularly strong advising generic drug producers from both the domestic and foreign markets on a range of regulatory mandates.
  2. Baker McKenzie
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    Baker McKenzie
    Life Sciences
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Baker McKenzie is an active full-service firm with a position in the life sciences market in Mexico. The legal team is noted for advising clients on regulatory matters including controlled substances and medical devices. The department is routinely consulted by clients on regulations governing the sale of pharmaceuticals to the public sector, also boasting expertise in the regulation of digital healthcare platforms. The firm's client roster features pharmaceutical players, laboratories and cosmetics companies.
  3. Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
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    Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez, S.C.
    Life Sciences
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enríquez is a full-service national firm with an active presence in the Mexican life sciences legal market. The department focuses on providing regulatory advice in the healthcare sphere, including on medical devices and digital health. The law firm is routinely retained by clients from the pharmaceutical, insurance, healthcare and consumer products industries.