Santamarina y Steta

The departure of specialist associate Mariana Larrea in September 2022 was an undoubted loss for the life sciences group at Santamarina y Steta; nevertheless, practice head Alejandro Luna has undoubted life science and consumer protection expertise (particularly in relation to manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and the food and retail industries), as part of a broader practice that also takes in foreign trade and customs, anti-corruption and immigration law. Indeed, his foreign trade experience has proven invaluable in relation to import and supply chain strategies, product import/export strategies and customs consultations. A member of the Asociación Mexicana de Derecho y Regulación Sanitaria (AMDERSA), Luna also advises on the life science aspects of M&A transactions, with peers considering him 'a relevant player' for advisory matters in the sector.