TozziniFreire Advogados is led by life sciences expert Marco Aurélio Torronteguy, who is praised for his knowledge of regulatory and contractual issues. He routinely assists clients with administrative proceedings before health regulation authorities, and offers support in new product launches, import and export, and licensing issues. The team draws on the firm's strong transactional credentials to advise life sciences and healthcare players on M&A deals, and is singled out for its expertise in tech transfer agreements and industry-related data protection matters. More recently, the practice has seen notable activity in drug pricing cases, product recalls, and advertising mandates. Senior associate Victor Hugo Callejon Avallone works closely with practice head Torronteguy in key cases, and is well versed in health legislation and M&A in the healthcare sector.

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Key clients

  • Biogen Brasil Produtos Farmacêuticos
  • CSL Behring Comércio de Produtos Farmacêuticos
  • Aché Laboratórios Farmacêuticos
  • Amyris
  • Envista
  • Chr Hansen Indústria e Comércio
  • ABBD – Brazilian Association of Distilled Spirits

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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marco Aurélio Torronteguy

Other key lawyers

Victor Hugo Callejon Avallone