
Stratulat Albulescu Attorneys at Law
Arbitrators

Luiza Ionescu
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Work Department
Energy and Infrastructure
Position
Special Counsel, Head of Energy and Infrastructure
Career
Luiza is a Special Counsel in our Energy & Infrastructure Groups.
She has over a decade of experience in the energy sector, spanning both conventional and renewable markets, including solar, wind, storage, hybrid and emerging technologies such as floating photovoltaic (PV) and agrivoltaics (agriPV). Her practice focuses on regulatory and transactional energy matters, with significant involvement in M&A, project development, permitting and compliance across all project stages, from land scouting and grid connection to EPC and PPA negotiation. She regularly advises on structuring and financing renewable energy investments and acts as key liaison with authorities and institutional stakeholders.
Prior to joining SAA, Luiza held various leadership and legal advisory roles within international energy groups, where she oversaw complex transactions, corporate governance, and legal risk management. She acted as Romanian legal counsel for the local branch of a leading renewable energy developer and was senior legal advisor to one of the largest energy distribution companies in Romania. Luiza also had extensive prior experience in top-tier law firms, with a strong background in international arbitration and energy-related disputes, antitrust and regulatory compliance.
Clients value Luiza’s strategic mindset, characterized by a comprehensive understanding of business dynamics, an ability to anticipate industry trends, and a talent for identifying practical solutions that align legal advice with commercial objectives, as well as her responsiveness in fast-paced transactional contexts.
Languages
Romanian – English – French – Spanish – Italian
Memberships
2023 – Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest
2016 – Master in International Arbitration (LL.M.)
Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest
2014 – Master in European Union Law (LL.M.)
Faculty of Law, University of Bucharest
2012 – Bachelor Degree in Law (LL.B.)
University of Bucharest, Faculty of Law