About
At Lexters, our top priority is delivering exceptional results for our clients. With a deep knowledge base and expertise across a wide range of industries and practices, we are committed to serving as a strategic and integrated partner to our clients. Whether we are helping to navigate complex legal challenges, critical transactions, or disputes, we are dedicated to delivering the highest level of service and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. We truly believe that our success is closely tied to the success of our clients. ### Why us? Lexters specializes in providing top-tier guidance on intellectual property matters and legal strategy for tech projects, encompassing crowdfunding, VC investments, initial token offerings, DAO governance, and blockchain/digital assets ecosystems. In a legal environment lacking a clear regulatory framework, the firm supports all digital economy actors in defining their regulatory strategy with pragmatism and a high level of expertise. We seamlessly integrate our IP/IT, corporate/M&A, and Private Equity/VC practices to provide customized solutions that meet the unique needs of each business. Our ability to bring together these diverse areas of expertise allows us to deliver comprehensive and effective counsel to our clients, and to help them navigate the complex legal landscape of today's business environment. With a global outlook, Lexters acts as a bridge connecting Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) with the United States and the rest of the world. Distinctively, Lexters is fluent in the language of technology, a unique trait that sets the firm apart as one of the few capable of understanding and addressing the intricacies of the tech landscape. The firm's clients range from startups seeking to innovate using new technologies to established companies looking to stay at the forefront of their industries. Our experience spans a wide range of areas, including intellectual property, M&A, capital markets, and other transactional matters, the development of legal and contractual frameworks for new products, corporate structuring and governance guidance, investigations and enforcement matters, and business structuring advice. No matter what challenges our clients face, we are committed to delivering the highest level of service and expertise. - We are your reliable partner We have carefully assembled a team of talented, experienced, and creative lawyers dedicated to helping our clients navigate the complex legal and business challenges they face today and in the future. We strive to combine a cutting-edge corporate practice with an innovative approach to business law, creating mutual benefits for both areas. At the same time, we are deeply committed to upholding the principles of equity, integrity, and justice in all that we do. At Lexters, we believe that it is possible to be both forward-thinking and respectful of traditional values, and we are dedicated to providing the highest level of service and expertise to our clients. ### Languages - English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Office locations
Bucharest
Bucharest
Lexters Helesteului Street, No. 17, 1st District Bucharest Romania
Practice areas
Lawyers in this office
Alexandru Dragomir
As a Senior Associate, Alexandru is an experienced litigator who consolidated his theoretical and practical background in a wide range of dispute resolution matters that include first-of-a-kind court rulings. His practice area mainly focuses on franchising advisory and litigation. He consolidated his intellectual property practice by actively participating in litigation cases on trademark counterfeiting, designs and and the unauthorized use of know-how within the franchising sector. · Litigation
Alexandru Stanescu
Alex Stanescu, a partner at the firm, is focusing on a wide span of legal areas including banking, capital markets, blockchain & cryptocurrency, EU consumer protection, financial instruments, and cross-border commercial international arbitration. · Banking & Finance
Cristina Albu
Cristina, one of the associates of Lexters, is proficiently advising in all aspects of Intellectual Property matters, from filing and monitoring trademark applications, to assisting in the field of invention patents. · Intellectual Property
Irina Vasile
Irina is a Partner at Lexters. She heads the Intellectual Property and Franchise practice and is also co-head of the firm’s Corporate/M&A and data privacy work, advising founders, executives and investors on high-stakes growth decisions. With almost 20 years of experience as a business lawyer, Irina supports businesses across a wide range of industries — from consumer brands to technology — helping them protect innovation, expand through franchising, and execute complex cross-border transactions. Her work spans trademark and copyright protection, enforcement and licensing, as well as multi-jurisdictional franchise structures and M&A projects, from due diligence and structuring to negotiation and implementation. She is also a strategic advisor in business-critical disputes, including complex litigation related to franchising, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, unfair competition, shareholder disputes and other technology-related claims. Clients value Irina’s pragmatic, business-oriented mindset — focused on solutions, not just risks. For Legal 500, clients described her as: “Irina Vasile - A corporate dynamo with an eye for mergers and acquisitions. When the stakes are high, Irina is the compass you need.” Other client also notes: “Irina Vasile and Alexandru Stanescu are fantastic specialists in their fields of expertise.” · Intellectual Property
Iulian Călinescu
Iulian is a young, passionate legal professional whose expertise centers around dispute resolution, business litigation, commercial law, administrative law, and European law. Iulian embodies a calm resolve in the face of adversity, navigating legal challenges with poise and precision. His passion for litigation is tempered by a sober understanding of its complexities, as they strive to uphold justice with dignity and humility. Iulian believes that patience, hard work, and a deep understanding of legal principles are essential in achieving favorable outcomes for their clients. Whether representing individuals or businesses, Iulian approaches every legal matter with a sense of purpose and professionalism. · Dispute Resolution
Mihai-Cristian Huiala
Mihai is a corporate attorney with Lexters and a young promising legal professional, with expertise in dispute resolution, corporate law, legal technology, and competition matters. With a keen understanding of the corporate environment and startup ecosystems, Mihai's unique legal perspective is geared toward growth and innovation. · Dispute Resolution
Simina Negulescu
With over a decade of experience in the legal field, Simina is a highly experienced partner with a strong focus on commercial and corporate matters and civil litigation. Simina provides comprehensive legal counseling to start-ups and large companies, particularly in the IT and fintech sectors. Her expertise includes helping companies select the best legal structure and framework for their business, from incorporation to cross-border expansion and group consolidation. Simina has extensive experience in performing legal audits and preparing for due diligence in financing rounds. · Corporate / M&A
Tudor Velea
As one of the firm's partners, Tudor’s practice focuses on advising sponsors of private investment funds, including buyouts, energy and infrastructure, credit opportunities, venture capital, and funds of funds. He regularly advises companies and fund sponsors and investors in connection with complex mergers/acquisitions and secondary transactions, including fund restructurings and recapitalizations. Tudor’s experience includes acting for clients such as CD&R or HarbourVest Partners. · Private Equity