Stakeholders across the life science space value the 'extensive knowledge in the field' of CMS Woodhouse Lorente Ludlow's practice in this area, which acts in a host of regulatory matters, including audits, lawsuits and day-to-day compliance advice. Mauricio Gomez heads a small team at the firm’s Mexico City office but the department is also a part of the wider CMS global life sciences group, facilitating access to a number of multinational clients with operations in Mexico, particularly in the pharmaceuticals space. Gomez himself is one of the notable young partners when it comes to regulatory law in the pharmaceuticals industry and draws on professional experience at the drug regulatory body COFEPRIS. César Lechuga adds corporate and M&A expertise and has experience in the sector, while tax partner Ángel Escalante is also often involved in multi-faceted matters for life sciences clients. Senior associate Manuel Ferrara provides crucial support as regards constitutional and administrative litigation concerning life sciences' matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are a law firm that when hired by you, become part of your team. They see beyond the client-lawyer relationship and are with you to help you grow.’

  • ‘Knowledge in their corresponding area. They are experts, they know what they recommend, the solutions they give to legal problems are exceptional.’

  • ‘The life sciences practice team has extensive knowledge in the field, specifically in regulatory issues.’

  • ‘In cases needing urgent attention, they are very attentive with various alternatives to solve the issue. We recommend Mauricio Gómez Guerrero and Manuel Ferrara.’

  • ‘The team of lawyers knows the needs we have for the matters we give them to litigate, they advise us with their knowledge and objectively communicate to us the probabilities of success and/or the complications that will likely arise during the litigation.’

  • ‘The lawyers of the firm have formed a team in which the knowledge of each of them is made available, thus having the best alternatives for the cases entrusted to them, in addition to whenever support is requested, they are available to assist with the seriousness and urgency that each case requires.'

  • ‘A robust specialization in the subject and high degree of customer service as well as very good response times.’

  • ‘From my perspective, the outstanding lawyers of the firm are: Mauricio Gomez Guerrero, Angel Escalante Carpio, and Andrea Uruchurtu.’

Key clients

  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Nestlé México
  • Essity Higiene y Salud
  • Rubbermaid Commercial
  • Celanese|Celanese
  • Bioresearch de Mexico
  • Novag Infancia
  • Offenbach Mexicana
  • Nueve Uno Integradora
  • Inmunitas
  • Combe de México
  • Farmacéuticos Altamirano
  • Randall Laboratories

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mauricio Gómez