Our Team
Expertise delivered by the people who lead it
Senior lawyers, compliance specialists and financial strategists
executing integrated mandates with ownership and precision.
AED Legal Team
Alexandru - Ene Drăgan
Managing Partner
+40 722 524 495
alexandru.ene-dragan@aed-partners.com
With over 25 years of legal experience, including 20 as partner at a leading German-based European law firm, Alexandru Ene-Drăgan advises major corporate clients on large-scale projects and strategic mandates. His expertise spans commercial, labour, real estate, and public law, with a structured, business-focused approach that delivers clear, practical solutions. Languages: Romanian, English, German
Reputable business lawyer with over 30 years of experience in M&A, Banking&Finance, Insurance and Energy as head of legal at Anglo-Romanian Bank as well as Head of Banking and Finance of one of the biggest German based European Law Firms. Assisted various major banks and financial institutions in structuring and negotiating complex financing transactions and with respect to various regulatory matters. Provided advice for incorporation of several insurance/reinsurance companies in Romania, as well as assistance regarding regulatory matters and day to day operations. Languages: Romanian, English, French, Italian
Seongkoog Scott Choi has a proven track record of spearheading complex projects and delivering impactful results in dynamic, cross-border environments. Extensive experience in major projects involving finance, management consulting, and legal inspired him acumen. Deep understanding of both Korean and European business landscapes uniquely positions him to drive success within the multinational corporation operates in. Languages: Korean, Romanian, English
Elena Carabineanu is a highly experienced lawyer with extensive expertise in civil and commercial litigation, administrative and fiscal disputes, employment matters, public procurement proceedings, pre-arbitration and arbitration proceedings. Proven track record in managing complex, high-stakes cases, from pre-contentious strategy and risk assessment to full representation before courts and competent authorities. Strong experience including case strategy, drafting and reviewing submissions, managing evidence and expert reports, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. Adept at delivering clear, pragmatic advice tailored to business needs, with a consistent focus on achieving efficient and commercially sound outcomes for clients. Languages: Romanian, English, Spanish
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Elisabeta Boiciuc
Counsel
+40 760 688 873
elisabeta.boiciuc@aed-partners.com
Elisabeta Boiciuc is a business lawyer with more than 20 years of experience, gained both as in-house legal advisor for corporate groups and within reputable international law firms, including the associated Ernst & Young law practice. She later co-founded Dima & Partners and led her own independent practice. She has strong expertise in M&A, Real Estate, Corporate & Commercial Law, and Employment, having advised clients across a wide range of industries, from healthcare and software to logistics, agriculture, construction, media and retail. Languages: Romanian, English, French
Beatrice Tripșa is a highly qualified lawyer with over 25 years of experience, with specialized competences in Regulatory and Permitting, Corporate and Commercial law, especially for large scale investment mandates. Corporate and M&A (Healthcare sector, Media & Advertising Industry, IT Startups): assisting and counselling the clients on relevant legal aspects concerning merger by acquisition operations and procedures, preparing detailed legal analysis in connection with the evaluation of the companies involved in the merger/acquisition process; coordination and performance of due diligence, pre-closing preparation activities, drafting and negotiating relevant transaction documents for M&A transactions, including the merger plan; managing the overall transaction process, drafting of the relevant documents submitted to the Trade Registry and in Court, preparing the relevant files for each stage, assisting and representing clients in merger/division proceedings before the Trade Register and the competent courts.
Business lawyer actively involved in regulatory and commercial, currently Managing Associate at AED Partners. In cooperation with a reputable international German law firm, has conducted regulatory and compliance activities that laid the groundwork for major M&A transactions, primarily focused on the renewable energy sector. Has also assisted numerous clients throughout the permitting and authorization process for establishing and expanding their businesses. Guides and represents top-tier clients in public procurement procedures as a public procurement expert. Partner of the National Union of Freight Forwarders in Romania. Languages: Romanian, English, French
A business-oriented lawyer with over 6 years of experience, focused on M&A and Energy & Natural Resources, offering strategic legal counsel to both domestic and international clients on large and complex cross-border transactions, joint ventures, and regulatory matters. Ana-Maria assists clients through all stages of the deal lifecycle—from due diligence and structuring to negotiation and post-closing integration—providing pragmatic solutions that align with business objectives. Languages: Romanian, English, French
Catalina is a business lawyer with over 6 years of experience in representing big companies in mandates concerning M&A, Commercial and Employment. Her M&A practice covers a spectrum of industries such as medical services and healthcare, software and computer services, real estate or chemical and gas industry, developing her expertise in various related due diligence / transactions projects, most of them buy-side, but also sell-side services. Languages: Romanian, English
Trainee lawyer with a strong interest in Commercial Law, both in advisory and litigation work. I am particularly passionate about Civil Procedure and have a growing practice focus in areas such as Real Estate Law, Transportation Law, Civil Law, and Labour Law. My strengths lie in my keen attention to detail and solid legal reasoning, which enable me to approach legal matters with both analytical precision and practical insight. I am committed to continuously developing my legal expertise and gaining exposure to a wide range of legal issues, especially within the commercial and corporate sectors. Languages: Romanian, English, French
AED Finance & Tax Team
Mirela Cristina Goicea
Account & Tax Expert
+40 760 688 873
cristina.goicea@aed-partners.com
Cristina is the Head of the Accounting, Payroll, and Related Services Department, with over 30 years of experience in the elite field of chartered accountancy. She is a highly qualified accounting professional and a member of the Body of Expert and Licensed Accountants of Romania (C.E.C.C.A.R.). Cristina is authorized to organize, manage, supervise, and verify accounting activities, prepare financial statements, and perform accounting expert reports. In addition, she holds accreditations in the following fields: •Audit, as a member of the Chamber of Financial Auditors of Romania (C.A.F.R.) and A.S.P.A.A.S.; •Taxation and tax expertise, as a member of the Chamber of Tax Consultants of Romania (C.C.F.); •Independent valuation, specialized in EI and EPI, authorized by A.N.E.V.A.R.; •Insolvency practice, as a member of U.N.P.I.R. Languages: Romanian, English
Teodora Marinescu
Tax Advisor
+40 760 688 873
elisabeta.boiciuc-dragan@aed-partners.com
Teodora brings over 10 years of experience in the Romanian Tax and Accounting field. As a former ANAF Tax Inspector and with experience in a Big 4 company, Teodora developed a strong expertise regarding the Romanian tax legislation and regulatory requirements. Throughout her career, she has been involved in complex M&A projects for which she performed the Tax Due Diligence (“TDD”) in different economic fields, such as Energy, Banking, Oil and Gas. Also, Teodora is a professional member of the Chamber of Tax Advisors of Romania (C.C.F.) and CFE Tax Advisers Europe. Languages: Romanian, English
Intelligence Team
Gabriel Zgunea is the Managing Partner of Corporate Intelligence Agency, one of the bigest privateintelligence companies in Romania and an Associated Partenr of AED Partners. He is specialized in providing intelligence solutions, such as Intell & Information gathering, Enhanced Due Dilligence, Background Checks, Integrity Investigations, Risk Management etc., for large corporations active on the Romanian Market. His services in integrated intelligence solutions and corporate investigations became a benchmark in dealing with the challanges of the Romanian Market, for large scale investments, large corporations and investment funds. The concern for top quality standards and compliant approach makes him unique amongst the intelligence companies in Romania.
Public Affairs Team
Emanuel Cernat is an Associated Partner of AED Partners and the Managing Partner of Corporate Affairs Strategies, a full-service consulting and lobbying company. He coordinates the Government Relations and Public Affairs campaigns for a large portfolio clients, representing their interests before the representatives of the public sector at central and local level. Emanuel worked for many years as Senior Manager of McGuireWoods, a reputable American lobbying company, active on the Romanian market until the end of 2019. Before joining the consultancy domain, Emanuel served as a career diplomat, acquiring a remarkable professional experience after fulfilling his duties over the years as personal advisor to several Foreign Ministers as well as diplomatic counsellor to a number of Ministers in charge with regional development, business environment and tourism.
Alexandru - Ene Drăgan
Position
+40 000 000 000
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Diana Cruceru
Position
+40 000 000 000
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Dan Rus
Position
+40 000 000 000
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Beatrice Tripșa
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+40 000 000 000
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Cătălina Lucian
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+40 000 000 000
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Diana Bejenaru
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+40 000 000 000
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Elisabeta Boiciuc
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+40 000 000 000
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Evelina Bădulescu
Position
+40 000 000 000
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Magdalena Lupoi
Position
+40 000 000 000
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Scott Choi
Position
+40 000 000 000
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Roxana Negru
Position
+40 000 000 000
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Elena Cărăbineanu
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+40 000 000 000
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Ana Maria Albu
Position
+40 000 000 000
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Romeo Cosma
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+40 000 000 000
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Gabriel Zgonea
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+40 000 000 000
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Andreea Balaban
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+40 000 000 000
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