Profile
Beatriz Cocina is a lawyer in the healthcare and life sciences practice area of Uría Menéndez. She joined the firm in 2001 and became a counsel in January 2013.
From the beginning of her career, her professional practice has focused on advising companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, and healthcare sectors in all areas of their activities, including regulatory, contractual and commercial aspects. Among her clients are leading pharmaceutical laboratories and national and multinational biotechnology companies with a presence in Spain.
Beatriz has extensive experience in the analysis, design and implementation of supply systems and commercial policies, contracting and strategic alliances in the healthcare sector, advice on financing, pricing and market access policies, as well as promotional disputes. She frequently participates in the implementation and auditing of compliance programmes and has worked on multiple projects involving the implementation of new business models and the development of innovative technologies in the healthcare sector.
Beatriz is regarded as a leading lawyer in healthcare and life sciences by the main international legal directories, such as Chambers Europe, Best Lawyers and The Legal 500. In 2021 she was named healthcare lawyer of the year by Best Lawyers.
Education
- Law Degree, Oviedo University, 2000
Professional associations
- Madrid Bar Association