Life Sciences · Costa Rica

Leaders in legal strategy
for the
Life Sciences sector

Over 30 years supporting leading international companies in the sector. One single contact for all your legal solutions.

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Director Emilia Saborío Pozuelo Founding Partner
Master in Bioethics · Master in Human Rights
30+
years in Life Sciences
500%
average client growth
360°
360° full legal coverage
#1
regional MedTech hub in CR
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"Legal strategy for decisions that build the future."

Track Record

Over three decades advising industry leaders

From international advisory on medical devices and biomedical research, to the creation of the Hub and the building of the regulatory framework for the sector in Costa Rica.

1990s
International Legal Practice
  • Advisory to leading international companies in the US and Europe
  • Manufacturing and supply chain contracts
  • Real estate law contracts
  • National and international contracts
  • Corporate structuring under the Free Trade Zone Regime
2000s
Biomedical Research
  • Drafting and review of research contracts
  • Advisory to universities in bioethics and research
  • Advisory on advanced therapy regulation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Legal support in the structuring of Research Associations and Foundations
2010s
Regulatory and Industry Leadership
  • Advisory for the creation of the Biomedical Research Law and its Regulations
  • Negotiation of drug pricing laws
  • Establishment of the Biomedical Research Association
  • Advisory on advanced therapy regulation
2020s
Ecosystem and Competitiveness
  • We advise leading sector companies: Resonetics, Precision Coating, Hologic, Align, Smith & Nephew, Meko, Intego
  • Participation in creating the Medical Devices Cluster with CINDE, PROCOMER and the sector's business ecosystem
  • Advisory on Intellectual Property and Data Protection for companies
  • Training in medical device research with public and private universities
  • Support to the academic sector

Services

Everything your company needs, in one place

Specialized legal advisory for companies operating or seeking to operate in Costa Rica in the Life Sciences sector.

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Legal Risk Management and Mitigation Strategies
We identify and manage legal risks with preventive strategies tailored to the healthcare sector.
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Commercial Contracts and Transactions
Structuring and negotiation of contracts tailored to the specificities of the sector.
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Establishment of Operations in Costa Rica
Complete legal structuring for companies entering the Costa Rican market, including free trade zones.
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Registration of Medical Devices and Products
Regulatory support for the registration of health-related products with the Ministry of Health.
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Biomedical Clinical Research
Support in the design of research contracts and regulatory compliance.

Clients

Companies already working with us

MedTech sector leaders who have entrusted us with their legal operations in Costa Rica.

Intego Group
✓ Verified Client
Intego Group
Expansion and consolidation in Costa Rica as a strategic hub for global clinical research.
Hologic
✓ Verified Client
Hologic
Operations and regulatory compliance for Hologic Surgical Products in the Costa Rican market.
ACIB FUNIN
✓ Verified Client
ACIB · FUNIN
Advisory on regulatory compliance, contracts and risk management in the Life Sciences sector.
Smith and Nephew
✓ Verified Client
Smith+Nephew
Comprehensive legal support in operations, contracts and regulatory compliance in Costa Rica.
Align Technology
✓ Verified Client
Align Technology
Legal structuring and regulatory compliance for Align Technology's operations in Costa Rica.
Resonetics
✓ Verified Client
Resonetics
Advisory on establishing operations, manufacturing contracts and regulatory compliance.

Practice Areas

Comprehensive legal advisory, in a single firm.

From biomedical research to corporate structuring — all centralized in one team.

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Life Sciences
  • Biomedical Research and Bioethics
  • Research contracts
  • Advanced therapy regulation
  • Intellectual property
  • Collaboration with CCSS and the private sector in defining standardized processes
  • Participation in the creation of regulatory frameworks
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Corporate, Commercial and Real Estate
  • Company incorporation, mergers and acquisitions
  • Corporate and real estate due diligence
  • Free trade zones and foreign trade
  • Contract negotiation and monitoring
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Corporate governance and internal regulations
  • Real estate: acquisition, concessions and construction
  • Transparency registry and regulatory compliance

Why Choose Us

What makes us different

We are not just advisors — we are part of your team.

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A single point of contact
Your entire legal team in one firm. No time wasted coordinating multiple advisors.
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Proven Growth
Clients with over 500% growth in operations, backed by our continuous advisory.
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Guaranteed Quality
We guarantee the quality of service regardless of the size of the organization.
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International Network
Coordination with international corporate teams for global-scale processes from Costa Rica.
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Stability
Clients with over 30 years working with our support. Trust is built over time.

Our Philosophy

A partner, not just
a law firm

"We become a true support pillar. We take on the functions that correspond to us so that our clients can focus on growing — while we ensure legal and corporate compliance."

Let's Talk

Does your company operate
in Life Sciences?

Let's discuss how we can support you — whether in legal structuring, free trade zones, health regulation or intellectual property.

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