MEXICO Law and Practice Contributed by: Adriana Ibarra, Carla Calderón, Marina Hurtado Cruz and José Hoyos-Robles, Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie has a healthcare and life sciences industry group that is active in matters throughout the whole life cycle of products, from research and de- velopment to manufacturing and commercialisation. It provides industry-focused and integrated advice in the fields of regulatory, data privacy, IP, transac- tional and M&A, foreign trade, antitrust, compliance, tax and litigation. The firm acts for leading industry
players, including local and multinational companies, in key sectors such as medicines, medical devices, health services, digital health, dietary supplements, cosmetics, food and beverages, cleaning products, alcohol and tobacco. The lawyers are also actively involved in legal and trade associations that have a life sciences focus or working groups.
Authors
Adriana Ibarra leads Baker McKenzie’s international commercial practice in Mexico. She holds a JD from ITAM and postgraduate degrees from ITAM, IPADE and Panamerican University. Chambers Global,
Marina Hurtado Cruz is a partner and head of the patent practice at Baker McKenzie in Mexico. She has more than two decades of experience in handling sophisticated IP matters and advises on a broad range of areas,
Chambers Latin America and other legal directories recommend her as an expert in international trade and customs. Adriana has been with Baker McKenzie for over 20 years, previously working for the Mexican government in negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs). She specialises in rules of origin, origin verifications and other matters under FTAs, tariff classification and non-tariff regulations. Her expertise extends to customs valuation, maquila (IMMEX) and other import-related programmes, customs audits and litigation, as well as various regulatory and commercial matters.
including the prosecution, licensing and litigation of patents and trade secrets. Marina also has extensive experience in the areas of health, advertising and consumer laws. In October 2019, she was appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as ad honorem external adviser on IP issues in order to collaborate in the development of IP public policies in Mexico. In 2026, she was appointed President of the Intellectual Property Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce.
José Hoyos-Robles has been a partner of the foreign trade practice group at Baker McKenzie since 2000. He is experienced in foreign trade and customs matters, free trade agreements (FTAs), regulatory
Carla Calderón is head of the life sciences practice at Baker Mckenzie Mexico. She helps clients navigate the complex and evolving legal framework that governs the whole life cycle of life sciences products,
matters, consumer protection, export controls, sanctions and the implementation of forced labour bans. José has contributed to several publications related to foreign trade and customs matters, and is a professor of international trade law at Universidad Panamericana. His practice focuses on trade matters such as tariff classification of goods, rules of origin, customs valuations, FTAs (including origin verifications), labelling, tariff and non-tariff regulations, and restrictions such as Mexican official standards, export controls, health regulations and other regulatory issues.
including public procurement, transfer and modification of marketing authorisations, digital health, consumer protection, advertising, medical incentives, patient support programmes, clinical trials, due diligence, compliance, litigation and contracts. Carla leverages her extensive experience in life sciences regulation, administrative law and commercial law, as well as her knowledge of international private law and ESG issues, to deliver innovative and effective solutions that balance business objectives and social responsibility.
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