Drawing on the strength of a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, who are also qualified veterinarians and pharmacists, Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados is a name to note for its life sciences advice, which spans across the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agrochemical, medical device, and food and beverage industries. Bruno Merchor-Valderrama leads the group, expertly handling IP matters such as copyright, patent and trademark law for life sciences clients. Senior associate Liz León-Cabezudo stands out for her combined knowledge of intellectual property law and the pharmaceutical industry, which secures her a client base of domestic and international companies alike. The team has been bolstered by the arrival of associate Carlos Vigo Venturo, who brings expert knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector. Former co-head Marta Fernandez-Pepper is no longer at the firm.
Key clients
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Cervecerías Peruanas Backus y Johnston
- Bristol Myers Squibb Company
- Novartis Peru
- Damper Trujillo
- Eurofarma Perú
- Compañía Nacional de Chocolates
- Knop Laboratorios
- Farmacologicos Veterinarios
- Sqb Peruvian Fruit
- Botica Francesa
- Bona Vida Inc.
- Cristalia Productos Químicos Farmacéuticos
- Mega Lifesciences
- Unilabs Peru
- Laboratorios Crespal
- Colgate-Palmolive Peru
- Bayer Pharma
- DH Empresas Peru
- Unilever Andina
- Asociacion Academia De Cultura Japonesa
- Grupo DN
- Yugopharma
- National Milk Producers Federation
- Ovosur
- Sociedad De Comercio Exterior Del Perú Comexperú
- Sant & Ana
- D&M Pharma
- Intrials Peru
- Embotelladora San Miguel del Sur
- CMS Rodriguez Azuero
- Serviam Servicios Compartidos
- Cámara de Comercio de Lima PROTEC
- AstraZéneca
- Centria Servicios Administrativos
- Droguerías Unidad del Perú
Work highlights
- Advising DH Empresas Perú - Casa Ideas on regulatory affairs and related certifications and proceedings, and managing the sanitary registrations of the hygiene products and air fresheners of the company.
- Advising on regulatory affairs and related certifications and proceedings for Merz Pharma de Mexico Servicios, the Mexican division of Merz Pharmaceuticals (Germany).
- Advising BEIERSDORF on regulatory affairs and related certifications and proceedings, and the sanitary registrations of the cosmetics portfolio.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bruno Merchor-Valderrama