KVTS – Kestener Vieira Torronteguy Spegiorin stands at the forefront of the life sciences sector in Brazil, advising multinational companies on complex regulatory issues and litigation. The São Paulo-based team handles a broad range of matters, including good manufacturing practices, product liability, pricing and reimbursement of health-related products, and public procurement. The team is led by life sciences expert Beatriz Kestener, who specialises in healthcare regulatory matters, including the establishment and closure of companies in Brazil, product recalls, and cross-border issues. She frequently represents clients before sanitary regulatory authorities across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, medical devices, and veterinary products. Corporate matters are handled by Fabio Alonso Vieira, who regularly assists pharmaceutical clients with asset and share deals, M&A, and other transactional work. On the disputes side, Flávio A. Spegiorin Ramos is the key contact.The practice has recently been strengthened by the addition of life sciences specialist Marco Aurélio Torronteguy, who joined from TozziniFreire in March 2025.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados’ Angela Kung was instrumental in shaping the life sciences legal landscape in Brazil in the early 2000s and remains a leading authority in both regulatory and transactional matters in the sector. Providing comprehensive legal support across the full spectrum of life sciences industries, including pharmaceuticals, biologicals, medical devices, food and beverages, cosmetics, and agricultural products, the team is also experienced in litigation before ANVISA and compliance issues. Practice head Camila Martino Parise is highly regarded for her expertise in the regulation of medications, medical devices, food and beverages, and agricultural and veterinary products. She regularly advises on licensing and registration, M&A transactions, good manufacturing practices, and pricing strategies. Nicole Aun is no longer at the firm.

Lefosse Advogados has a well-regarded life sciences and healthcare practice led by Rubens Granja, who is supported by life sciences specialists Maira Materagia Imperatriz and Natássia Misae Ueno. Granja is recognised for his expertise in regulatory law, government procurement, administrative law, and healthcare, frequently advising domestic and multinational clients on regulated business structures, contracts, clinical trials, and public procurement procedures. Imperatriz focuses on healthcare matters, particularly the structuring and regulatory approval of corporate and commercial transactions, as well as the review of health insurance contracts and policies. Ueno brings in-depth knowledge of administrative law, regularly assisting clients with both compulsory and non-compulsory public bidding processes for the acquisition of goods by the Brazilian Public Administration.

The life sciences practice at Mattos Filho brings extensive experience in regulatory, contractual, and litigation matters across the life sciences and healthcare sectors. The team’s recent highlights include advising on product recalls, regulatory implications of corporate acquisitions, and contract structuring for business growth. The firm also frequently acts in negotiations between pharmaceutical companies and public entities. Ana Cândida Sammarco leads on engagements involving ANVISA and the National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS), providing strategic advice to a broad client base comprising both international and domestic players. Gustavo Swenson Caetano is highly regarded for his work on transactional, regulatory, and IP matters within the life sciences, food, agribusiness, and biotechnology industries.

Souto Correa Advogados has a well-resourced life sciences and healthcare team jointly led by specialists Anderson Ribeiro and Matheus Montecasciano. The practice represents a broad array of clients, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and medical device companies, as well as those in the cosmetics, agribusiness and life sciences services sectors. The team is particularly active in administrative litigation, supports international clients entering the Brazilian market, and regularly advises food sector clients on novel food regulations and IP matters. Ribeiro is widely recognised for his expertise in rare diseases and gene therapies, advising on everything from regulatory frameworks and pricing to reimbursement, clinical trials, transactions and litigation. Montecasciano brings solid experience in food and drug law and often acts in administrative proceedings before ANVISA and other key regulatory bodies. Paulo Rosito provides support on contractual matters, data privacy, compliance and related issues for pharmaceutical sector clients.

Demarest Advogados’ life sciences practice was recently strengthened with the appointment of new practice head Elysangela Rabelo, who joined from Rabelo Law. Rabelo brings extensive experience in regulatory matters and commercial transactions within the life sciences and healthcare sectors, and regularly advises clients on public-private partnerships (PPPs). The practice is adept at advising clients on safety, quality, and regulatory standards, offering counsel on licensing and regulatory issues. Public law specialist Bruno Aurélio co-leads the practice, assisting tobacco, pharmaceutical, and healthcare clients with administrative processes and public law cases. Co-lead Claudio Mattos focuses on regulatory matters for pharmaceuticals and bio-controlled substances, disputes involving genetically modified organisms, and contractual issues. Camila Biral is the go-to lawyer for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients involved in liability disputes. Monique Guzzo is recognised for her expertise in handling regulatory issues. Nicole Aun, who has extensive experience in biotechnology, bioinputs, contracts, digital health, M&A and corporate structuring, joined from Pinheiro Neto Advogados in August 2025.

 

Fialdini Einsfeld Advogados is a litigation boutique with strong expertise in the life sciences sector. The team is experienced in CMED price regulation disputes, clinical trial issues, distribution contract terminations, and patent infringements. Practice heads Pedro Sergio Fialdini Filho and Alexandre Einsfeld focus on contentious matters in the pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and animal health industries.

Bringing together a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, chemists, pharmacists, scientists, and patent experts, Licks Attorneys is highly skilled in representing life sciences clients in various disputes involving ANVISA, the Chamber of Drug Market Regulation (CMED), and other governmental entities. In Rio de Janeiro, Otto Licks represents clients in patent, trade secret, and unfair competition cases. Ricardo Campello is the go-to expert for pharmaceutical, biotech, cannabis, and medical device companies seeking day-to-day advice and representation before ANVISA and CMED, while Abel Gomes specialises in patent, trade mark, and industrial design matters. In São Paulo, Juliana Neves defends life sciences clients in patent, regulatory compliance, and administrative law-related litigation, while Eduardo Hallak litigates on IP issues and competition law. The aforementioned practitioners co-lead the department.

SPLaw is a boutique firm focused on intellectual property, life sciences, and technology, advising both Brazilian and international clients. The team handles a broad spectrum of matters, including regulatory compliance, clinical trials, transactions, IP portfolio management, and dispute resolution. Benny Spiewak, the founding partner, is a leading figure in life sciences IP, regularly assisting pharma, biotech, and medical device clients with patent challenges and trade mark appeals.

Trench Rossi Watanabe’s life sciences team is highly experienced across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, and other key life sciences products. The team has also been actively involved in productive development partnerships (PDP) and local development and innovation programmes (PDIL). It is jointly led by Henrique Frizzo, based in São Paulo, and Marcela Trigo De Souza, who is based in Rio de Janeiro. Frizzo, who brings extensive experience in contractual and regulatory matters, takes the lead on transactions within the healthcare sector and often represents clients in CMED administrative proceedings. Souza specialises in IP matters, focusing on patent, industrial secret, and data-related disputes.

 

BRZ - Barbosa, Raimundo, Gontijo, Câmara e Zanotta Advogados advises both international and domestic pharmaceutical clients on contentious matters, representing them before ANVISA, the Ministry of Health, CMED, and other regulatory bodies. The practice is led by Jorge Raimundo, a seasoned expert in the pharmaceutical sector who handles complex disputes and IP issues. Co-head Aline Coelho focuses on advising healthcare and pharmaceutical clients on regulatory matters, due diligence, pricing regulations, and compliance with sanitary legislation.

Bringing together expertise in antitrust, corporate and M&A, tax, and public law, the practice at Campos Mello Advogados provides guidance to life sciences and healthcare clients on corporate transactions, compliance, regulatory and administrative proceedings, as well as antitrust and competition law matters. Based in São Paulo, practice head Carolina Marcondes Sant’Angelo handles international and domestic M&A transactions, corporate governance issues, reorganisations, and commercial contracts.

Regulatory specialist Marianne Albers leads Felsberg Advogados' life sciences team from São Paulo, advising domestic and international pharmaceutical and healthcare clients on commercial transactions, including the drafting and negotiation of manufacturing, licensing, supply, and distribution agreements. The firm is highly experienced in regulatory frameworks governed by the Ministry of Health, National Private Healthcare Agency (ANS), National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA), and also supports clients with the review of advertising campaigns and product labelling.

The life sciences, healthcare, and digital health practice at Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados advises clients across the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, veterinary, and agricultural sectors on regulatory compliance with ANVISA and other regulatory authorities. The team also assists life sciences clients with technology transfers, licensing, and M&A transactions. Practice head Renata Rothbarth is widely recognised for her expertise in digital health, telemedicine, and health data privacy matters.

RNA Law, established in June 2024, is a specialised IP boutique with a strong focus on the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors. The firm has deep expertise in acting for life sciences clients in patent validity and invalidity cases, patent term adjustments, enforcement litigation, and transactional patent work. The practice also covers regulatory matters involving ANVISA and other authorities, as well as technology transfer agreements and R&D projects. The team is jointly led by IP litigators Rob Rodrigues and Tatiana Alves, alongside IP protection and technology transfer specialist Karlo Tinoco, regulatory expert Brenno Telles, and Ciro Albuquerque, who focuses on patent infringement and invalidity disputes.

TozziniFreire' São Paulo-based life sciences and healthcare practice is recognised for its strong track record in regulatory matters. The team regularly advises clients on compliance with ANVISA regulations, transactional issues, and prepares memoranda outlining the regulatory frameworks applicable to drugs, vaccines, sanitisers, medical devices, and other life sciences products. Victor Hugo Callejon Avallone plays a central role in advising international clients entering the Brazilian market, with particular expertise in regulatory matters related to blood products. The practice recently saw the departure of its former head Marco Aurélio Torronteguy.

Veirano Advogados fields a São Paulo-based life sciences team with a strong focus on regulatory, corporate, and transactional matters. The practice supports pharmaceutical and healthcare clients across a range of mandates, including healthcare compliance projects, contract and agreement reviews, clinical trial matters, and M&A and joint ventures. Practice head Renata Fialho de Oliveira, a corporate law expert, possesses extensive experience advising pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and biotech manufacturers, as well as companies operating in the medical device, hospital, and clinic sectors.

Zeigler Advogados is particularly recognised for its deep expertise in food law, regularly advising food industry companies and supermarket chains on a range of regulatory matters. In addition to its food sector strength, the team also assists pharmaceutical laboratories and bioscience companies with regulatory issues concerning the production, distribution and sale of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and other critical products. The practice is jointly led by Gerardo Figueiredo Junior and Silvia Zeigler, both based in São Paulo, who are sought after for their expertise in both domestic and international food law matters.