Lawyer and partner at Cuatrecasas, Joana Silveira Botelho specialized in the pharmaceutical and medical devices sectors. She advises on the life cycle of medicinal products, including R&D, clinical trials, authorization, manufacturing, price and reimbursement, commercialization, distribution and promotion. Joana also regularly provides corporate legal assistance to pharmaceutical, medical devices and other life sciences companies, such as hospitals and foundations.

Over the past few years, she has been very active in the sector related to the production and commercialization of cannabis products, working closely with several companies in this industry. She is now an expert in clinical trial agreements, manufacturing and supply contracts, license, distribution and joint promotion agreements.

She often advises on regulatory procedures, pricing and reimbursement procedures, codes of ethics, discount systems, materials and promotional activities, product liability, product recall and data protection. Joana Silveira Botelho also provides legal assistance to biotechnology projects and startups.

Her interdisciplinary approach, experience, and strategic vision make Inês a recognized voice at the intersection of innovation, quality, and regulation, actively contributing to the sustainable and safe development of the medical cannabis industry.