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Under the leadership of Beatriz Kestener, Kestener e Vieira Advogados remains at the forefront of the life sciences market, fielding a team that is 'made up of extremely qualified professionals'. Founding partner Kestener is highly regarded for her expertise in the healthcare sector, though she acts for the entire range of industry players, including food, cosmetics, medical devices, and agricultural tools clients. The practice regularly handles matters before  Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) and Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply (MAPA), as well as other regulatory authorities, and is routinely instructed in litigation and regulatory matters. Co-leading the practice alongside Kestener is fellow founding partner Fabio Alonso Vieira, who leads on mandates involving contractual issues and corporate transactions, and the 'extremely technical and detail-oriented' Flávio Spegiorin Ramos, who is recommended for administrative, regulatory and contentious issues for pharmaceutical companies. Senior associate Daniel André Salgado works closely with Vieira and focuses on the oil and gas industry and multinational pharmaceutical companies. Associate Guilherme Gieron Fonseca e Silva provides key support on regulatory matters relating to food, health, cosmetics, and tobacco.

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  • ‘The firm is recognised as specialists in the life sciences sector. It's made up of extremely qualified professionals.’

  • ‘Beatriz Kestner, founding partner and renowned lawyer, is an expert in regulatory matters relating to the life sciences sector, a true pioneer in this sector. Flávio Spegiorin Ramos is an excellent professional - in addition to working in civil matters he is also a specialist in regulatory matters relating to the life sciences sector.’

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Key clients

  • Takeda Pharma
  • Baxter Hospitalar
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Work highlights

  • Assisted Adium with several legal aspects of the negotiation and deal with Moderna in order to distribute the vaccine for Covid-19 in all Latin America countries.
  • Assisting Baxter with two lawsuits discussing reimbursement procedures by health insurers.
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