Ana María Castro
Partner
Lloreda Camacho & Co.
More information‘A study of excellence in both life sciences and intellectual property’, Lloreda Camacho & Co. scores highly with sources for its ’fast lawyers who are knowledgeable about the life sciences environment and industry’. The firm acts for many of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, including Gilead, Eli Lilly, and Sanofi, for which it provides interdisciplinary advice on patents, regulatory matters, competition and data privacy, among other issues. Go-to sector specialist Ana María Castro possesses ‘deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology area’ and co-heads the practice together with regulatory-focused partners Enrique Álvarez (who also heads the competition, labour, and data protection teams) and Daniel Cardona.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is a study of excellence in both life sciences and intellectual property. Its strengths lie in having fast lawyers who are knowledgeable about the life sciences environment and industry, having internal technicians and former Invima officials who give precision and experience to their answers.’
‘Its life sciences lawyers, in particular, are quick to respond and have extensive experience in various aspects related to the industry that come not only from their deep knowledge of regulatory standards but also from being able to complete their vision with previous experience and high strategic vision.’
'Ana María Castro, Daniel Cardona and Enrique Álvarez stand out. Specifically, Ana María Castro stands out for her deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology area where she is a recognised expert at the national and Latin American level.’
‘The team is of an excellent level; it is highly prepared and led by one of the most knowledgeable patent lawyers in South America, Ana María Castro. A great team.’
‘Ana María Castro is by far the option to consider in Colombia. An excellent professional and very prepared.’
Key clients
- Gilead Sciences
- F Hoffman La Roche
- Astellas
- Janssen Pharmaceutical
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Eli Lilly Interamerica
- Afidro
- Biomarin
- Sanofi
- Takeda
Work highlights
- Advising Gilead Sciences–Gilead Pharmasset on the management of over 1350 patent applications in the Central America, Caribbean and Latin America region (managing its patent portfolio concerning HIV, HBV, HCV, oncological, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular products).
- Advising Incyte Corp on the management of its patent portfolio in Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Panama and Guatemala (involving more than 180 patent applications).
- Advising F Hoffmann-La Roche on the granting of 13 patents of invention related to biotechnology.
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Darío Cadena
Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ana María Castro, Enrique Álvarez, Daniel Cardona