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  • Our Life Sciences and Healthcare team operates in one of the most innovative and regulated sectors of the economy: health.

    We advise companies on matters related to healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food and beverages, biodiversity and biotechnology, cosmetics, fertilizers, healthtechs, telemedicine, among others.
    Given the sector’s innovative nature and high investment volume, legal challenges must be addressed by professionals familiar with the healthcare industry. Our team combines regulatory, contractual, litigation, criminal, antitrust, intellectual property, and other legal expertise to deliver complete and tailored solutions.
    Our life sciences lawyers, supported by a multidisciplinary team, are prepared to propose the most suitable solutions for your business.

    Practice

    Legal services we offer to our clients.

    • Regulatory Consulting
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      Advisory on matters involving the Ministry of Health, National Health Agency (ANS), National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), Professional Health Councils, and other authorities at federal, state, and municipal levels.

    • Government Authorizations
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      Assistance with obtaining, renewing, updating, transferring, and canceling authorizations issued by health authorities.

    • Contracts
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      Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating national and international contracts and other legal instruments typical of the healthcare sector.

    • Public Procurement
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      Advisory on bidding processes and direct contracting of products and services in the sector with public authorities.

    • Productive Development Partnerships (PDPs)
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      Evaluation, establishment, and monitoring of public-private partnerships (technology transfer, PDPs, and technological orders).

    • Corporate Benefits
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      Assistance to companies on health-related benefits, such as health plans and discount cards.

    • Digital Health
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      Advisory on health innovation and digital health initiatives, data protection, telehealth, artificial intelligence, electronic medical records, and e-commerce.

    • Healthcare Compliance
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      Assistance and representation in healthcare compliance matters, including governance, internal control audits, internal investigations, risk and crisis management, drafting and reviewing internal policies and codes of conduct, and handling ethical-professional issues.

    • Administrative and Judicial Proceedings
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      Assistance and representation in administrative and judicial proceedings involving industry players.

    • Investments and Divestments
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      Support and representation in domestic and foreign investments and divestments in the healthcare sector, including incorporations, mergers, spin-offs, acquisitions, and sales of regulated companies and assets, due diligence, and joint ventures.

    • Clinical Research
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      Advisory on structuring and consulting related to clinical research and its implications.

    • Product Recalls
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      Planning and conducting product recalls related to consumer.

    • Drug Pricing
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      Strategy before CMED, drafting DIP, and filing appeals.

    • Agribusiness
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      Consulting and litigation involving the Ministry of Agriculture and other authorities on matters such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.

    • Biodiversity and GMOs
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      Advisory on research projects, bioprospecting, and access to Brazilian genetic resources.

    Awards and Recognition

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      Lefosse is recognized by Chambers Global in Life Sciences and Healthcare: Regulatory, in 2026.

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      Lefosse is recognized by Chambers Industries & Sectors in Life Sciences and Healthcare: Regulatory (Brazil), consecutively since 2023.    

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      Lefosse is recognized by Legal 500 in Life Sciences (Brazil), consecutively since 2023.

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      Lefosse is recognized at the Life Sciences Americas Awards 2026 in the Regulatory Firm of the Year – Brazil category.

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      Lefosse is recognized by Leaders League Innovation, Technology and Intellectual Property in Life Sciences (Brazil), consecutively since 2022.

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      Lefosse is recognized by Análise Advocacia in Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare – Economic Sectors, consecutively from 2020 to 2025.

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We are a full-service law firm that offers specialized consulting in all areas of Law, with solid experience in both national and international scenarios.

São Paulo

Rua Iguatemi, 151
14º andar
01451-011 - Itaim Bibi
São Paulo - SP, Brazil
+55 11 3024-6100

Rio de Janeiro

Praia do Flamengo, 200
20º andar
22210-901 - Flamengo
Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
+55 21 3263-5480

Brasília

SCS Quadra 09,
Edifício Parque Cidade Corporate
Torre B - 8º andar
70308-200 - Asa Sul
Brasília ? DF, Brazil
+55 61 3957-1000