Joana Silveira Botelho
Europe Guide 2024
Spotlight : Life Sciences
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About
Provided by Joana Silveira Botelho
Practice Areas
Life Sciences & Healthcare, Regulated sectors.
Career
Joana Silveira Botelho joined Cuatrecasas in 2008 and heads the life sciences group in Portugal. She advises pharmaceutical companies, medical devices companies, hospitals, biotech companies, cells and tissues banks, medical cannabis companies, cosmetics and food supplements companies, especially in regulatory and compliance matters. She provides legal assistance to biotechnology projects, start-up companies, and distributors of medical devices. Also, she has been advising on clinical trials, clinical data protection issues and support under public tender are carried out jointly with the PI and public group, respectively.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Portuguese Bar Association.
Publications
Author of several articles on life sciences matters.
Chambers Review
Europe
Joana Silveira Botelho is recognised for her notable activity in clinical trial agreements, regulatory issues, licensings and marketing authorisations. She also has experience in the regulations around medical-use cannabis. Her offerings include patent strategies advice for ongoing research activities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Joana Silveira Botelho stands out highly thanks to her deep knowledge of the Portuguese market, the depth and practical approach of her advice, her availability and ability to adapt to the client's needs."
"I have a good opinion of her. She is very reasonable with the positions she takes and is reserved yet determined. She knows the healthcare sector very well."
"I rate her highly as a lawyer."
"Joana Silveira Botelho stands out highly thanks to her deep knowledge of the Portuguese market, the depth and practical approach of her advice, her availability and ability to adapt to the client's needs."
"I have a good opinion of her. She is very reasonable with the positions she takes and is reserved yet determined. She knows the healthcare sector very well."
"I rate her highly as a lawyer."