Carla Calderón

Practice Areas

Carla regularly advises on matters in the intersection of regulatory, data privacy and intellectual property for the manufacturing, import, distribution, advertising, labeling, commercialization and post-market vigilance of medicines, medical devices, food and beverages, cosmetics, seeds, cannabis, veterinary products, chemicals, alcohol and tobacco.

She has experience in consultancy, government relations, administrative proceedings, healthcare litigation, registration of products, as well as contractual work.

Carla Calderón is a distinguished attorney and the newly appointed Practice Director at Baker McKenzie’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Industry Group in Mexico. Recognized as an “Associate to Watch” by Chambers and Partners and ‘’Rising Star’’ by Legal 500, Carla is celebrated for her extensive expertise in regulatory matters and her comprehensive legal acumen across the life sciences sector.

Carla regularly advises on complex issues at the intersection of regulatory, compliance, data privacy, and intellectual property law. Her practice encompasses the full spectrum of legal services for the manufacturing, import, distribution, advertising, labeling, commercialization, public procurement, patient support programs, and post-market vigilance of a wide array of products, including medicines, medical devices, digital health, food and beverages, cosmetics, dietary supplements, chemicals, alcohol, and tobacco.

With a robust background in consultancy, government relations, administrative proceedings, administrative litigation, commercial advice and contractual work, Carla provides strategic and innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Her ability to navigate the intricate regulatory landscape, combined with her deep understanding of the industry, positions her as a trusted advisor and a formidable advocate.

Carla’s leadership and dedication to excellence ensure that Baker McKenzie’s Healthcare & Life Sciences Industry Group continues to deliver unparalleled legal services. Her commitment to staying at the forefront of industry developments and her proactive approach to client service make her one of the most sought-after attorneys in the field.

Professional Memberships

Health and Health Regulation Committee of the National Association of Company Attorneys (ANADE) for the biennium 2023-2024 - Coordinator

Association for Health Law and Regulation (AMDERSA) - Founding Member, Executive Secretary

Publications

'Digital Health Laws and Regulations Mexico," International Comparative Legal Guides, March 2024

''Lifesciences Practice Guide Mexico',' Chambers and Partners Legal Practice Guides, April 2024

'Digital Health Laws and Regulations Mexico," International Comparative Legal Guides, March 2023

''Lifesciences Practice Guide Mexico',' Chambers and Partners Legal Practice Guides, April 2023

"Food, Beverage and Cosmetics Law: Mexico," The Food, Beverage and Cosmetics Law Review, September 2023

Co-author, "Regulation of Life Sciences in Mexico," La Barra, Revista de la Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados, No. 84 (3), October 2012

Education

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Mexico

Languages Spoken

Spanish

English