Helga Bíró
Budapest,Hungary
Summary
Accomplished legal professional with over 20 years of expertise in advising on legal and compliance matters in the life sciences industry. Led multiple high-impact projects (restructurings, acquisitions, compliance investigations). Head of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare practice at Baker McKenzie in Budapest. Former counsel of the Ministry of Health. Demonstrates proficiency in contract negotiation and client relationship management, ensuring seamless communication across multilingual platforms and driving successful outcomes in complex environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Partner
Baker & McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law
Budapest, Hungary
03.2002 - 04.2025
- Head of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare practice. Website: http://www.bakermckenzie.com/hungary
- Gained significant experience in the life sciences industry (pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, animal health and medical devices) in regulatory advising, contracts, transactions and compliance matters.
- Advised life sciences companies on full spectrum of regulatory matters such as clinical trials, licensing, product distribution, pricing and reimbursement.
- Represented life sciences companies before authorities and the courts in regulatory, consumer protection and competition law cases.
- Designed compliance programs to ensure seamless business operations and led major compliance investigations and audits.
Counsel
Ministry of Health
Hungary
09.1999 - 12.2001
- Provided legal counsel on various public health-related and regulatory matters.
- Active role in legal harmonization and the codification of new laws (e.g. new Decree on the quality of drinking water) and participated in inter-ministerial committees
Education
Magister Juris (M.Jur.) -
University of Oxford
09.2004 - 10.2005
Certificate in International Trade Law -
International Trade Law Postgraduate Course
03.2001 - 07.2001
MBA - Financial Management and Banking Relations
Éscole Supérieure de Commerce de Rouen
09.1999 - 09.2001
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
University of Miskolc
09.1994 - 06.1999
Skills
- Legal Research and Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Leader and People Management
- Multilingual Communication
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Hungarian
Native
Affiliations
- Travelling, reading, opera
Accomplishments
- Leading in Life Sciences (Band 1) by Chambers Europe (2008-2025)
- Recognized as a top legal advisor in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry by Chambers, Global Law Experts and LMG Life Sciences
Other Professional Activities
- Member of the Budapest Bar since 2003
- Head of the Life Sciences Working Group of the Hungarian Compliance Association (https://www.compliancetarsasag.hu/)
- Member of the Healthcare Committee of AmCham and the Joint Venture Association
- Held life sciences law courses at Bibó College of ELTE University and Mathias Corvinus Collegium
Timeline
Magister Juris (M.Jur.) -
University of Oxford
09.2004 - 10.2005
Partner
Baker & McKenzie Attorneys-at-Law
03.2002 - 04.2025
Certificate in International Trade Law -
International Trade Law Postgraduate Course
03.2001 - 07.2001
Counsel
Ministry of Health
09.1999 - 12.2001
MBA - Financial Management and Banking Relations
Éscole Supérieure de Commerce de Rouen
09.1999 - 09.2001
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
University of Miskolc
09.1994 - 06.1999
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