Madalina Hagima Hristescu

Madalina Hagima Hristescu serves as Managing Partner at Hristescu & Partners since October 2010, specializing in corporate and family-owned M&A transactions, joint ventures, and investment deals, while also advising on risk mitigation and compliance strategies. Recognized as a leading expert in the financial industry in Romania, Madalina provides cross-jurisdictional legal advice to banks and non-banking financial institutions. Roles as Legal Advisor for Asociatia Pentru Valori In Educatie - AVE Romania, Official Partner and Advisor of ALB - Romanian Non Banking Financial Services Association, Mentor at InnovX, and Host of the Global Legal Hackathon Romania showcase extensive industry engagement. Additionally, Madalina is a Council Member of the European Regional Forum at the International Bar Association and has held significant positions such as Head of Legal and Human Resources at Raiffeisen Leasing, where engagement with regulatory authorities and support for sector-specific legislation were pivotal. Educational achievements span multiple prestigious institutions, including The Nicolae Titulescu University of Bucharest and the London School of Business and Finance.