MANAGING Partner
Mădălina
Hristescu
Mădălina Hristescu is the Founding & Managing Partner of Hristescu & Partners (HMP), a Romanian law firm with an Italian office in Rome. She coordinates major M&A, joint venture, investment, and real estate transactions for foreign investors and multinational companies, and is a recognised advocate for legal innovation and technology.
Profile Overview
Mădălina founded Hristescu & Partners as an innovative law firm offering tailor-made solutions across Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking and Non-Banking, IT&C, Real Estate, Data Protection, Digital, Sports & Entertainment, and Corporate Governance. She later expanded the firm internationally by developing a branch in Rome, which now operates as HMP's Italian Office.
Her practice centres on coordinating complex transactions, including M&A deals, joint ventures, investment projects, and real estate developments, for foreign investors and multinational companies. She also advises on IT&C, Banking, Non-Banking and Financial Services, Corporate Governance, Employment & HR, and Real Estate, and supports the foundation and strategic growth of new businesses, particularly in technology and financial services.
Before founding HMP, Mădălina led the Legal Department of an international corporation, giving her an in-house perspective on the commercial realities her clients face.
Mădălina is a committed promoter of innovation and smart efficiency in both firm management and client services, continually looking for ways to digitise and improve how legal work is delivered. She is actively involved in legal growth and legal technology development, advising on projects in the field. As an entrepreneur, she invests in start-ups that challenge the status quo and may shape the future of business and of the legal industry itself.
Practice Areas
Corporate Law
Strategic counsel for businesses, navigating complex regulatory environments and cross-border transactions.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your innovations, trademarks, and creative works in an increasingly digital global marketplace.
Litigation & Dispute
Determined advocacy in high-stakes commercial disputes, focusing on efficient and favorable outcomes.
M&A Strategy
Expert guidance through mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless integration and deal integrity.
Employment Law
Navigating the complexities of labor relations, contracts, and workplace compliance with authoritative clarity.
Banking & Finance
Comprehensive advice on banking regulations, structured finance, and capital markets for institutions.
Achievements & Projects
2025
Landmark Merger Representation
Lead counsel in a cross-border acquisition valued at over €450M in the technology sector.
2024
Corporate Restructuring Project
Successfully reorganized complex holdings for a national logistics leader, optimizing asset protection.
2023
Legal Excellence Award
Recognized for outstanding contributions to corporate legal practice and client satisfaction.
Education & Credentials
Harvard Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2012 - 2015
Yale University
B.A. in Political Science
2008 - 2012
State Bar Association
Board Certification in Corporate Law
Certified since 2018
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Fellow (FCIArb)
Awarded 2020