Mariana Ricardo
PartnerMariana Ricardo is a Life Sciences and Regulatory lawyer whose practice covers regulatory issues in healthcare, notably in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cannabis, and other health-related products.
Mariana helps clients of the life sciences sector navigate their day-to-day operations in this heavy regulated sector, advising on pricing and market access, clinical trials, promotion and advertising, as well as industry-specific compliance rules. She also advises private companies in a wide range of sectors, including construction, infrastructure and energy.
EXPERIENCE
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Lisbon University School of Law, Post-Graduate Degree in Health and Medicines Law and Economics, 2021
- Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Faculty of Law, Postgraduate Degree in Energy Law, 2019
- Lisbon University School of Law, Postgraduate Degree in Urban Planning and Environmental Law, 2006
Lisbon University School of Law, Law Degree, 2003
Awards
- Recommended by Legal 500 in Public Law
Publications
Prior Experience
- 2017-present, Senior Associate, DLA Piper ABBC (previously ABBC)
- 2015-17 - Legal counsel, MSF Engenharia, S.A. - Branch in Qatar and MSF Engenharia, S.A. (Oman Branch)
- 2012-15 - In-house Lawyer, MSF SGPS, S.A.
- 2009-12 - Legal advisor to the Board, Agência para a Modernização Administrativa, I.P.
- 2003-09 - Trainee / Associate, Lisbon based Law Firm
Memberships And Affiliations
- Volunteer for Re-Food 4 Good, a Private Institution of Social Solidarity that aims to eliminate food wastage and hunger, involving the whole community in a common cause