Experience
Juan Luis leads our Intellectual Property and Data Privacy practice groups and is the co-head of our Life Sciences Industry Group. He has broad experience in high level management of complex legal and policy issues in Mexico and Latin America.
Juan Luis is Councilor to the Mexican Health Foundation (FUNSALUD), a member of the board of the Association of Pharmaceutical Industry Physicians and Professionals (AMEIFAC) and of the Commission of Legal Affairs of the National Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (CANIFARMA).
He is also a professor of Sanitary Law in the Escuela Libre de Derecho and the Universidad Panamericana.
Before joining Sánchez Devanny, Juan Luis was Legal Director of the Mexican Affiliate of a Multinational Pharmaceutical Company, with responsibilities over Mexico and Latin America, and worked in law firms specializing in intellectual property.
Master of Laws (LLM) Innovation Law and Policy. University of Toronto.
Specialization in Commercial Law Institutions- Universidad Panamericana.
Law Degree. Juris Doctor Universidad Panamericana.
LANGUAGES: Spanish, English
“Juan Luis Serrano has plenty of knowledge in different legal matters, including intellectual property. He has the ability to propose solutions and solve problems, so he is a real partner to us.” - Chambers Latin America 2025
“Juan Luis Serrano has plenty of knowledge in different legal matters, including intellectual property.” - Chambers Latin America 2025
“He has experienced being an in-house counsel, which gives him an advantage”. - Chambers Latin America 2025
“Juan Luis Serrano is business-oriented, as he knows the industry well.” - Chambers Latin America 2025
“He is very diligent, aware of our requirements, and always available when required.” - Chambers Latin America 2025
“Juan Luis Serrano dedicates time to our projects when we discuss the different alternatives and possible outcomes”. - Chambers Latin America 2025
“Sánchez DeVanny Eseverri is among the few firms who come up with innovative strategies, as our cross-border matters require spot-on expertise and knowledge of patents and health registration.” - Chambers Latin America 2025
“A first-class team that manages to provide excellent service in a timely manner”. – Legal500 Latin America 2025
