Andrea Abascal M.

Andrea has built her career in administrative law and M&A, focusing on regulated markets such as life sciences, healthcare, food, medical devices and cosmetics, among others.

She has extensive experience advising local and international clients on administrative proceedings, public tenders, health-related administrative proceedings, market entry, clinical trials and life sciences M&A, among other matters.

Education

• • Law, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Viña del Mar (2010).
• • Admitted to practice, Supreme Court of Chile (2011)
• Master’s in Administrative Law, Universidad de los Andes (2021).
• • Health Law and Bioethics course, LLM in Health Law, Ethics and Policy, University of Toronto (2015).
• • Diploma in Administrative Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (2017).
• • Diploma in Regulatory Affairs for the Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics and Biologics Markets, Universidad de Chile (2014).

Academic Activities

• • Professor, Diploma in Regulatory Affairs for Medicines, Biologics, Cosmetics, Medical Devices and Disinfectants, Universidad de Chile (2019–present).
• • Professor, Master’s in Administrative Law, Universidad de los Andes (2023).
• • Professor, Regulatory Due Diligence, Diploma in Mergers and Acquisitions, Universidad de los Andes (2021–present).
• • Professor, Life Sciences course, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (2022).
• • Professor, Compliance Diploma, Universidad de los Andes (2022–present).

Awards and Recognition

• • Chambers and Partners: Recognised as one of the five leading lawyers at partner level in Life Sciences in Chile.
• • The Legal 500: Recognised as a Next Generation Partner in Life Sciences and Corporate/M&A.