Eleri Abreo | People | Arnold & Porter

Eleri Abreo 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 has particular expertise in MedTech, advising clients across the full spectrum of medical devices, IVDs, digital health technologies, and complex combination products. Her experience spans traditional and next generation technologies, including software and AI as medical devices and companion diagnostics, as well as other complex products, including advanced products derived from tissues, cells, or blood, such as ATMPs.

Eleri advises on issues which arise throughout the life cycle of these different products, including early stage development, authorization, classification, clinical/ performance evidence strategies, supply chain structuring (including cross-border models) and named patient supply, and on interactions with regulators both pre and post authorization. She regularly advises international MedTech clients on navigating EU and UK frameworks, including the MDR and IVDR and associated guidance, helping them anticipate requirements, manage risk, and maintain market access.

She also counsels clients on the advertising and promotion rules for medical devices and medicinal products, including labelling, packaging, marketing materials, and compliance with inducement related restrictions.

In addition to her regulatory practice, Eleri has significant experience supporting clients on complex product liability litigation, shaping robust legal strategies, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to secure optimal outcomes. She has also been involved in transactional matters requiring specialist regulatory diligence and structuring.

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 maintains an active pro bono practice, undertaking inquest and immigration work, working on complaints against public bodies, and supporting charities in the life sciences sector.