FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Romania
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About
Provided by Lexters
Lexters' Tech and Deeptech Department stands out for its unparalleled expertise in the technology sector, where expertise meets innovation in the legal realm.
Over the past 18 months, our practice has demonstrated remarkable growth and consolidation both in Romania and on the international stage. This expansion is evident in our diversified tech portfolio, covering VC Technology Funds, Marketplaces, SaaS providers, Blockchain, Web3 (NFTs, metaverse), and the IOT.
VC Deals for Fintech and Technology Sectors:
Leveraging the founders' US legal practice, Lexters has carved a niche in applying this expertise to the Central and Eastern European (CEE) market. With an unique perspective and dual qualifications, we assist CEE startups in expanding globally, particularly to the EU and the US. This specialization encompasses advising on equity investments, seed funding, convertible notes, and various financing structures.
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency:
Our department guides clients from inception to mature growth in this dynamic sector. Our services cover token offerings, regulatory compliance, corporate structuring, and more. We've advised on a broad range of blockchain-related projects, including global exchanges, token issuances, crypto trading services, and carbon emissions marketplaces.
Mentorship Initiatives:
Lexters takes pride in mentoring tech companies enrolled in renowned programs such as the Founder Institute CEE, Rubik Accelerator Romania and BucharestAI incubator.
Chambers Review
The tech and deeptech group at Lexters advises clients on blockchain and crypto-asset matters and handles corporate mandates involving acquisitions and investments. The team assists with EU regulations, including KYC and AML matters, and also advises on GDPR.
Work Highlights
- Lexters advised Yarooms International, a SaaS hybrid workplace experience solutions company, concerning strategic advice on crowdfunding.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lexters is responsive, skilled and experienced. It is a strong team with international experience that is also extremely flexible."
"Lexters offers very smooth teamwork and great international experience. They are highly experienced with crypto, probably best in the Romanian market."
"Lexters offers very sharp and efficient communication and cross-industries understanding and knowledge."
"Lexters consistently demonstrates exceptional quality in its legal services, showcasing meticulous attention to detail and a profound understanding of our business unique needs."
"Lexters' ability to couple advice with practical insights on how other industry participants may have addressed an issue, or insights from discussions with government regulators, is invaluable."
"Lexters is responsive, skilled and experienced. It is a strong team with international experience that is also extremely flexible."
"Lexters offers very smooth teamwork and great international experience. They are highly experienced with crypto, probably best in the Romanian market."
"Lexters offers very sharp and efficient communication and cross-industries understanding and knowledge."
"Lexters consistently demonstrates exceptional quality in its legal services, showcasing meticulous attention to detail and a profound understanding of our business unique needs."
"Lexters' ability to couple advice with practical insights on how other industry participants may have addressed an issue, or insights from discussions with government regulators, is invaluable."
Notable Practitioners
Alexandru Stănescu leads the firm's FinTech work through its tech and deeptech practice. He is respected by sources for his expertise in technology and crypto-related matters, and is involved in international blockchain industry associations and initiatives.
"Alexandru is a strong lawyer. He is very client-focussed."
"Alexandru is highly motivated, reliable and understanding of tech solutions. He is a pleasure to work with."
"Alexandru plays a key role not only on the team but also in the market. He is a trendsetter. His international expertise and business understanding has a positive impact."
"Alexandru Stănescu's strategic thinking, promptness and thorough understanding of our needs has been invaluable."
"Alexandru has extensive knowledge across both the US and the EU."
Tudor Velea is a partner at Lexters. He has expertise in advising a variety of clients on regulatory, compliance and transactional matters.
"Tudor Velea is a strong lawyer. He has good experience and commercial awareness."
"Tudor is very responsive and quick."
"Tudor Velea's advice is always thoughtful and direct."
Ranked Individuals at
Lexters
Romania
Members
Provided by Lexters
Alexandru Dragomir
Head of Department
Cristina-Iuliana Albu
Irina Vasile
Mihai-Cristian Huială
Tudor Velea
Clients
Provided by Lexters
AMSIMCEL
Allyis Technologies
AscendEx.com
Axigen Messaging
Baza 7 - Freelance Network
Botocean
Chilliz.com
Contakt
Corebuild
DocProcess
Easy Data Integration
Fiat Republic
Flixbus
GEA
H64/The Zero Fund Carbon
KotysTech
Level up Labs
Logiscool Romania
Mavers VC
NAKA Europe
NOOKA SPACE
Naologic
PAGO.ro
Radar
SVT Electronics
Session Technologies
Socios.com
Softtehnica
Syswin
TeleportHQ
University of Bucharest
VC One Capital Japan
Vitamin Software
World Bank
Yarooms International
Industries
Provided by Lexters
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Digital Banking and Neobanks
General Corporate Matters
Internet of Things (IOT)
M&A for Tech/Fintech Companies
Marketplaces
Payment Systems and Digital Currencies
Regulatory Compliance and Governance
Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications (dApps)
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Startup Investments (Equity, Convertibles, SAFE/SAFTs)
Tech & Deep Tech
Venture Capital Deals for Fintech and Technology Sectors
Web3 (NFT, Tokenization & Metaverse)