Life sciences matters at Demarest Advogados are handled by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in IP, dispute resolution, regulatory and public law. The firm assists clients operating in a variety of segments, such as tobacco, food and pharmaceuticals, with product liability cases, investigations, import and export of regulated products, and proceedings initiated by ANVISA. Bruno Aurélio, Claudio Mattos, and Monique Guzzo all co-lead the practice focusing on different aspects of life sciences: Aurélio is the go-to for public law-related matters; Mattos is knowledgeable of biotech mandates, including issues involving genetically modified organisms; while Guzzo handles regulatory and corporate matters in this space.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Key clients

  • Hoya
  • Grupo DPSP – Drogaria São Paulo e Pacheco
  • Bacardi Martini do Brasil
  • Sherwin-Williams Brasil
  • TAM Aviação Executiva e Taxi Aéreo
  • We Fiv
  • Icon
  • Acino International
  • Gelita do Brasil
  • Bayer
  • JT International Distribuidora de Cigarros

Work highlights

  • Advising Grupo DPSP on regulatory matters as well as representing the client in administrative proceedings initiated by ANVISA and local health authorities due to non-compliance with ANVISA regulations.
  • Advising Hoya on regulatory issues related to lens marketing restrictions.
  • Advised Sherwin-Williams on whether some of its products complied with ANVISA's applicable regulation.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bruno Aurélio, Claudio Mattos, Monique Guzzo

Other key lawyers

Camila Biral, Tatiana Campello, Camila Garrote