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Alexandru Stanescu

Alexandru Stanescu

FinTech and deep tech legal expert focusing on blockchain and international arbitration

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Bucharest, Romania
Joined December 2024
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Alexandru Stanescu is a distinguished legal professional specializing in FinTech, blockchain, and digital assets. As a Partner at Lexters and a Board Member at thinkBLOCKtank, he leads initiatives focused on the intersection of law and cutting-edge technology, including venture capital and M&A in the tech sector. He is widely recognized for his expertise in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of crypto-related matters. lexters+3
With extensive experience in international arbitration, Alexandru serves as the President of the Romania Chapter of the Club Español del Arbitraje. His career includes a role as a visiting lawyer at Baker Botts, covering arbitration and corporate matters, and clerking for prestigious European legal institutions like the European Court of Justice and the European Investment Bank. lexters+2
Alexandru possesses a robust academic background, including an LL.M. from Columbia Law School where he was a Fulbright scholar and Wien Corporate Responsibility Fellow, and multiple degrees from the University of Bucharest and European institutions. This diverse educational foundation underpins his comprehensive understanding of international business, investment law, and arbitration. lexters+3
His professional journey includes significant contributions to public sector development, notably as a Private and Financial Sector Development Officer at The World Bank. In this role, he focused on competition law and policy, insolvency reform, and enhancing the ease of doing business, demonstrating his expertise in shaping legal and economic policies. lexters+2
Alexandru is a plurilingual professional, fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, with admissions to both the New York Bar and the Bucharest Bar. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences, sharing his insights on international arbitration and the legal implications of new technologies. lexters+2

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Global Legal Insights - Blockchain & Crypto Currency Regulation 2023 (5th Edition) - The emergence of DAOs: From legal structuring to dispute resolution

January 1, 2023

Co-authored with Tudor Velea, this publication explores the evolving legal aspects of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) in the context of blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation.

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Virtual Currency Regulation: Romania

An article published on Lexology (formerly Law Reviews) detailing the regulatory landscape for virtual currencies in Romania.

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Comparative Guide: Romania Blockchain

A comparative guide published by Legal 500, offering insights into blockchain regulations and developments in Romania.

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Blockchain tech in national elections: An experience from Romania

An article on Cointelegraph discussing the application of blockchain technology in national elections, based on experience from Romania.

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