Lefosse Advogados

'Made up of highly qualified professionals' who are 'experts in the field', the life sciences and healthcare practice at Lefosse Advogados handles a mix of advisory, regulatory and contentious work for a varied client base. The team is particularly active in the pharma sector, where it advises clients on public bids, and issues concerning second use patents and the registration of continuous use of drugs, among others. Practitioners are also experienced in the food, medical equipment and chemical industries, and are strong performers in proceedings before ANVISA, MAPA, and the Brazilian courts. Life sciences expert Rubens Granja brings over 17 years of experience assisting companies from the pharma, medical devices, and cosmetics services with complex regulatory issues. Counsel Natássia Misae Ueno is also part of the core team; she routinely handles regulatory matters, public procurement and government contracts in this space.