PORTUGAL Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Patrícia Paias, Francisco Marques Azevedo and Clara Nolasco Lamas MFA Legal & Tech
MFA Legal & Tech is an independent Portuguese law firm with an innovative and multidisciplinary ap- proach to integrated risk management, with a strong specialisation in the areas of tax law, criminal and administrative law, compliance, technology, innova- tion and regulatory law. With over 20 years of experi- ence, they act as strategic allies to technology-driven companies, combining legal rigour with deep techni- cal precision. Their technology, innovation & regula- tory practice (seven professionals) covers the digital ecosystem, from AI and blockchain to cybersecurity and data. The firm provides comprehensive support
from conception to implementation, ensuring compli- ance across evolving frameworks. In the life sciences field, MFA Legal & Tech’s dedicated team (three pro- fessionals) monitors the entire lifecycle of innovative products in MedTech, HealthTech and Biotech – from R&D and regulatory approval to post-market compli- ance. The team is an extension of its clients’ teams. By navigating complex litigation and strategic ne- gotiations, it safeguards corporate value and drives sustainable growth in highly regulated sectors such as energy, pharmaceuticals and electronic commu- nications.
Authors
Patrícia Paias leads the life sciences and IP litigation practice at MFA Legal & Tech. With over 20 years of
Francisco Marques Azevedo is a member of MFA Legal & Tech’s technology, innovation and regulatory team, focused on competition law and merger control. He also advises clients on life sciences litigation and
experience, she specialises in high- complexity projects at the intersection of legal rigour and scientific innovation. Her practice focuses on comprehensive product development strategies, from R&D to market launch and resolving critical regulatory disputes and patent litigation. Before joining MFA, Patrícia held strategic international leadership roles, including at Sandoz International (Munich) Gilead Sciences (Dublin), as well as experience at the European Patent Office. In Portugal, she is a reference in patent litigation and regulatory affairs, covering market access, data exclusivity and pricing & reimbursement. She provides specialised counsel in niche areas such as SPCs, biosimilars and orphan drugs.
regulatory matters. Francisco specialises primarily in competition law, advising clients on merger control proceedings, with a particular focus on the financial, healthcare and energy sectors. In the life sciences sector, he provides legal advice to various industry players, including innovative and generic pharmaceutical companies, distributors, importers and healthcare providers, supporting their regulatory and operational activities, as well as representing them in disputes with public and private entities.
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