About LEXUM

Our Story

Founded in 2002 by Ioana Popescu, LEXUM has grown organically from a sole practice into a multidisciplinary team of more than six lawyers.

Mission

We facilitate access to justice through pragmatic, transparent and accessible legal advice. We believe every client deserves to understand exactly what is happening in their case — in plain language, not legalese.

Our Values

• Transparency: written cost estimates, clear timelines, communication via a secure client portal
• Excellence: lawyers with proven expertise, continuous legal education and specialist publications
• Integrity: strict adherence to the Bucharest Bar Association Code of Professional Conduct
• Innovation: modern digital tools for clients (portal, electronic signatures, online payments)
• Social Responsibility: 450+ pro bono hours per year for individuals and vulnerable causes

Professional Memberships

• Bucharest Bar Association (all lawyers)
• UNBR (National Union of Romanian Bar Associations)
• INPPA (National Institute for Lawyer Training and Development)
• IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals) — for our GDPR practice

Awards & Recognition

• Legal 500 EMEA — Recommended Firm (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Chambers Europe — Notable Practice (2024)
• Lawyer of the Year 2023 — Criminal Law (Andrei Ionescu)