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 sci- ences industry group that is active in matters throughout the whole life cycle of products, from research and development to manufactur- ing and commercialisation. It provides industry- focused and integrated advice in the fields of regulatory, data privacy, IP, transactional and M&A, foreign trade, antitrust, compliance, tax and litigation. The firm acts for leading indus-
try 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 to- bacco. The lawyers are also actively involved in legal and trade associations that have a life sci- ences focus or working groups.
Authors
Adriana Ibarra leads Baker McKenzie’s international
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 life sciences industries in the whole life cycle of the product, 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.
commercial practice in Mexico. She holds a JD from ITAM and postgraduate degrees from ITAM, IPADE and Panamerican University. Chambers Global, 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 free trade agreements (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.
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