Eleri F. Abreo | People | Arnold & Porter

Eleri Abreo (nee Williams) is a life sciences regulatory lawyer and litigator. She has experience of advising clients on a broad range of sectors, including medical devices and in vitro diagnostics, tissues & cells and blood, pharmaceuticals, foods and cosmetics.

Eleri advises on the regulation and legal status of medicinal products and medical devices. She has a particular interest in complex products, including those which use tissue, cells or blood as starting materials (such as ATMPs), combination products and companion diagnostics. She also has experience of advising on software and AI as medical devices. She advises on issues which arise during the life cycle of these products, including pre-authorisation / development stages, classification, supply chains (including cross-border considerations) and named patient supply, and on interactions with regulators both pre and post authorisation.

She advises companies on the legislation and Codes of Practice relating to the advertising and promotion of medicinal products and medical devices, including packaging and labelling, marketing material and the related law on payment of inducements.

Eleri has experience of working with clients on complex product liability litigation matters, advising on appropriate legal strategies and working with the team to obtain the best outcome for clients. She has also been involved in a number of transactional matters where specialist regulatory input is required.

Eleri has experience of advising on regulatory frameworks overseen by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and the law relating to fertility treatment, IVF clinic processes, surrogacy and embryo research.

Eleri undertakes pro bono work on a regular basis, including inquest work, complaints against public bodies and advising charities involved in the life sciences sector.