Business Litigation
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.