- Agri-food
- Culture and Entertainment
- Defense & Aerospace
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Financial Institutions
- Infrastructures
- Patronage and Foundations
- Pharma & Life Sciences
- Real Estate, Construction and Urban Planning
- Retail
- Sports
- Technology and Telecommunications
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Transport, Mobility, and Logistics
Andersen’s Pharma & Life Sciences practice provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary legal advice to companies and institutions operating in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and biotechnology sectors, supporting them in navigating an increasingly complex and highly regulated environment.
We combine a global perspective, driven by Andersen’s international organization, with deep local knowledge of the Iberian regulatory landscape. Our team integrates professionals from multiple practice areas, including Compliance, Corporate and M&A, Competition, Intellectual Property, Privacy and Data Protection, Regulatory, Environmental, and Dispute Resolution, enabling us to deliver coordinated and cross-functional solutions.
Our professionals have extensive experience across the pharmaceutical and healthcare value chain, including medicines, medical devices, vaccines, biosimilars, cosmetics, food supplements, and consumer health products, as well as healthcare services, health insurance, and digital health solutions such as telemedicine and health platforms.
We assist clients in regulatory compliance, licensing, and interactions with competent authorities, as well as in the development and commercialization of innovative products and services. Our team also supports digital transformation initiatives, clinical research, and sustainability and circular economy projects within the sector.
Compliance
- Implementation of risk prevention and management models specific to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
- Regulatory compliance and corporate criminal liability programs.
- Evaluation, detection, and mitigation of reputational, economic, and regulatory risks.
- Advisory on regulatory compliance and licensing of healthcare providers, pharmacies, distributors, and wellness establishments.
- Representation and interaction with regulatory authorities (including INFARMED, ERS, IGAS, ACSS, ASAE, and professional bodies).
Corporate, Commercial and M&A
- Comprehensive advice on corporate transactions, M&A, and venture capital.
- Corporate governance and commercial contracts in regulated environments.
- Intra-group relations and relations with public administrations.
- Public procurement and contracting in the healthcare sector, including healthcare agreements and reimbursement frameworks.
Competition and Innovation Law
- Advice on antitrust, commercial agreements, and merger control.
- Management of inspections, cartel investigations, and unfair competition.
- Patent disputes and protection of trade secrets.
- State aid, foreign investment, and competition compliance programs.
Privacy and New Technologies
- Data protection compliance (GDPR) in clinical trials, CROs, healthcare providers, and digital applications.
- Audits, impact assessments, international transfers, and data breach management.
- Comprehensive advice for digital solutions, telemedicine, and online platforms.
- Advisory on health data governance and access to clinical information.
Intellectual and Industrial Property
- IP advisory, audits, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
- Registration of rights, protection, and defense strategies.
- Advisory on innovation and commercialization of research and development.
- Contentious and pre-litigation actions.
Arbitration and Litigation
- Commercial arbitration, industrial litigation, and remedies.
- Dispute resolution through negotiation and mediation.
- Special proceedings and defense in complex industry disputes.
- Representation in administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings within the life sciences sector.
