CMS

Healthcare and Lifesciences

Partner

Mauricio has significant experience in Mexico’s Life Sciences and Health Care sector, both as a public officer holding senior positions at the Mexican Food and Drug Agency (COFEPRIS) and the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), and in the private sector, launching the Life Sciences practice in a major international law firm in Mexico City and founding his own Health Law and Public Policy Firm.

His practice focuses on life sciences regulatory matters, pharmaceutical products, biotechnology, medical devices, food, beverages and consumer products. He advises clients on their regulatory strategy concerning premarket clearance for drugs and medical devices, good manufacturing practices, certification for facilities, and borderline determination and classification of consumer products.

Additionally, Mauricio has experience in regulatory enforcement administrative procedures, controlled substances and government affairs strategy. Since 2017 Mauricio has been involved in the evolution of cannabis regulation in Mexico, providing legal advice to investment bankers and food and dietary supplements companies interested in the new cannabis market in Mexico.

Spanish and English

Escuela Libre de Derecho, Certificate in Compliance, Mexico City, 2022. Georgetown University, Master of Laws in Global Health Law (LLM), Washington, D.C., 2015. Georgetown University, Certificate in Food and Drug Law, Washington, D.C., 2015. Universidad Iberoamericana, Law Degree (J.D.), Mexico City, 2009. Center of Research and Economic Education (CIDE), Political Analysis Diploma, Mexico City, 2018. Harvard Law School, Negotiation Workshop: Creating value in deals and disputes, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2010. Columbia University, Seminar: American Legal System & Legal English, New York City, 2008.