Life Sciences
Latin America Guide 2025 : Colombia
Band 1
About
Provided by Lloreda Camacho & Co
At Lloreda Camacho & Co. we stand out for offering advice that seeks to differentiate ourselves in the life sciences practice through comprehensive support.
This led us to create an interdisciplinary group with experts in the areas of regulation of life products, biotechnology, competition, personal data, compliance, patents, specialized health contracts, supported by a technical team composed of chemists, pharmacists and chemical engineers. As a result, we have become a strategic partner for companies in the life sciences sector. We have extensive experience in all aspects related to the drug cycle, both human and veterinary, as well as in the regulation of drugs, medical devices, commercial and risk aspects, industrial property, access, pricing, and other challenges that the pharmaceutical industry faces during the development of its activities in Colombia.
Our portfolio includes services such as:
- Measuring risks and offering practical solutions.
- Management of regional patent portfolios with emphasis on chemical and biotechnological products and test data protection.
- Elaboration of structuring strategies for obtaining health registrations before INVIMA and filing of applications.
- Advice on compliance with the rules of restrictive practices and unfair competition.
- Advice on compliance matters in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and food and beverage industries.
Chambers Review
Lloreda Camacho & Co is a front-running practice that possesses outstanding capabilities across the Colombian life sciences arena. The law firm boasts considerable experience advising clients on regulatory matters, including sanitary registration, marketing authorisation and pricing issues, as well as data exclusivity and clinical trials. The legal team remains active representing clients before the INVIMA. Lloreda Camacho & Co boasts a stellar client roster of prominent international pharmaceutical, medical devices and biotechnology companies. Nurix Therapeutics, Gasherbrum Bio and Neurocrine Biologics are new client wins for the firm this year.
Work Highlights
- Lloreda Camacho & Co's life sciences experts assisted Incyte Corp. with its complete patent portfolio across various countries in Latin America, including Colombia. The matters included more than 180 patent applications and prosecutions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lloreda Camacho & Co has a team of lawyers who are analytical, proactive and experts in regulatory matters. They maintain a transparent relationship with us, and they are agile, timely and friendly."
"Lloreda Camacho & Co's practitioners are experts in the regulatory field. The firm's advice is strategic, not only from a technical legal aspect but also from a business aspect."
"Lloreda Camacho & Co has a team of lawyers who are analytical, proactive and experts in regulatory matters. They maintain a transparent relationship with us, and they are agile, timely and friendly."
"Lloreda Camacho & Co's practitioners are experts in the regulatory field. The firm's advice is strategic, not only from a technical legal aspect but also from a business aspect."
Notable Practitioners
Front-running practitioner and co-head of department Ana María Castro is held in high esteem for her life sciences practice in Colombia.
"Ana María Castro is the leading lawyer in life sciences matters in Colombia. She has analytical business acumen and a global vision of the industry and our company's innovation processes."
"Ana María Castro is an expert in regulatory affairs. Her friendly manner and ability to propose effective legal solutions builds trust in the client."
Daniel Cardona continues to garner sterling praise from clients, who value his capabilities in the Colombian life sciences sphere.
"Daniel Cardona has in-depth knowledge of regulatory health law in Colombia. His analytical strength allows us to find effective solutions to the gaps or legal problems that arise in the field."
"The experience he has in the relationship with different players in the sector facilitates negotiations with regulatory bodies and the different stakeholders that interact in this area."
Partner and co-head of department Enrique Álvarez enjoys a wealth of experience advising clients from the life sciences sector in Colombia.
"Enrique Álvarez has perfect knowledge of the life sciences field and demonstrates clear, efficient and calm management of our matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lloreda Camacho & Co
Colombia
Members
Provided by Lloreda Camacho & Co
Head of Department
Dario Cadena
Head of Department
Juan Carlos Orjuela
Maria Alejandra De Los Rios
Paula Romero
Industries
Provided by Lloreda Camacho & Co
Chemicals
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Food & Drink Producers
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences