Alexandru is a member of LawNexus with over 18 years of experience in tax controversy, white-collar crime investigations, and complex dispute resolution.
He previously co-headed the Commercial and Regulatory Dispute Resolution Practice of a Big Four–affiliated law firm and has held senior roles in leading Romanian law firms. Alexandru regularly represents Romanian and international corporations in high-value disputes before national and international courts.
Over the past decade, Alexandru has focused on tax and regulatory disputes, advising clients in landmark cases before the European Court of Human Rights and the Constitutional Court of Romania. His work combines strategic insight, procedural expertise, and a business-oriented approach to help clients navigate Romania’s complex commercial environment efficiently and effectively.
He is also a member of the European Fraud and Compliance Lawyers Organization and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
In addition, Alexandru is an active contributor to legal scholarship and professional publications. He co-authored the Treaty on the Stamp Duty Law of Romania (Legislația privind taxele judiciare de timbru – Soluții, Argumente, Explicații, Comentariu pe articole, 2016) and publishes regularly in international legal journals such as the IBA Arbitration Newsletter and CEE Legal Matters.
Tax Controversy
Alexandru’s practice covers the full spectrum of tax law, including VAT, excise duties, corporate and personal income tax, transfer pricing, and environmental taxes. He also advises on complex issues such as permanent establishment adjustments, double taxation treaty matters, and tax-related criminal investigations.
He provides end-to-end legal support during tax audits and investigations, from planning and strategy to representation before Romanian authorities and courts. Alexandru has successfully handled cases involving the annulment and suspension of unlawful tax measures, tax recovery and interest claims, and referrals to the European Court of Justice.
White-Collar Crime
Alexandru has extensive experience in tax-related criminal investigations and internal investigations across industries such as financial services, real estate, energy, infrastructure, and oil and gas.
He advises companies on fraud investigations, compliance programs, internal controls, and policy implementation, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and risk mitigation best practices.
He represents individuals and executives subject to internal, regulatory, and criminal investigations, providing strategic advice on legal, reputational, and privacy risks. Alexandru also assists clients facing cross-border scrutiny and parallel proceedings involving tax and regulatory litigation.
Litigation and Arbitration
Alexandru specializes in commercial and corporate litigation, insolvency, and public procurement disputes. He represents clients in high-stakes commercial proceedings across the energy, real estate, oil and gas, agribusiness, and financial sectors, coordinating complex litigation strategies and defense actions.
Also, he has built a strong track record in insolvency and restructuring disputes, handling creditor claims, recovery actions, and director liability proceedings.
A growing area of focus in his practice is the defense against civil claims arising from compliance and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) breaches.
In addition, Alexandru is experienced in international arbitration and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Romania (exequatur), advising clients on cross-border dispute resolution and enforcement strategies.
