Paula Regueira Leal

Paula Regueira Leal is an accomplished legal professional and academic with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Currently serving as Senior Legal Counsel EU at UCB, Paula leads legal initiatives in Market Access, Sustainability, and External Engagement, while also acting as the Iberia Legal Lead. In parallel, Paula holds a professorship at Esade, teaching courses on Pharma and Food Law, Ethics in Life Sciences, and Innovation within those industries. Previous roles include Legal Advisor at Novartis and Life Sciences Senior Lawyer at JAUSAS, where Paula provided legal support for contracts, clinical trials, and litigation. With a robust educational background including a diploma in EU Competition Law, multiple law degrees, and a Bachelor's in Journalism, Paula combines legal expertise with a strong foundation in communication and strategic planning.