LYNX Romania

Ioana Durlea – Guzganu

Senior Associate

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LYNX Senior Associate specializing in real estate, construction, renewable energy, and M&A transactions.
SPECIALIZED
Nine years dedicated to real estate and dispute resolution, combined with deep renewable energy expertise, delivering seamless guidance across complex multi-sector transactions.
EXPERIENCED
Track record advising on photovoltaic acquisitions, credit facilities, and cross-border M&A, ensuring clients benefit from hands-on transactional know-how.
CONNECTED
Active member of the International Association of Young Lawyers, providing access to a global network of legal professionals for cross-border matters.
RECOGNIZED
Contributor to AHK Romania's 2024 publication on renewable energy infrastructure, bringing thought leadership that keeps clients ahead of regulatory developments.

About

Ioana advises local and international companies on the negotiation and implementation of commercial agreements that drive business growth. Her practice spans share purchase agreements, supply contracts, leasing arrangements, and EPC contracts across multiple sectors. She brings substantial experience in retail leasing, having assisted international clients with lease negotiations for commercial, industrial, and office premises throughout Romania. Clients benefit from her ability to coordinate complex due diligence processes while identifying and assessing legal risks before they become obstacles.

Since beginning her legal career in 2016 and qualifying as an attorney at law in 2018, Ioana has built a reputation for meticulous transactional support. Her academic foundation from the University of Bucharest’s Faculty of Law provides the doctrinal grounding that informs her practical advice. Whether guiding a retail brand through Romanian expansion or structuring renewable energy financing, she delivers clear legal analysis throughout every negotiation phase. Clients gain an advisor who combines sector-specific knowledge with the responsiveness that complex deals demand.

Practice Areas

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Real Estate and Construction

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Public Procurement

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Energy

Unlock investment and accelerate your energy projects with specialist expertise in CEE power markets.

Dispute Resolution

Resolve high-stakes domestic and cross-border disputes with targeted strategies, hard-won arbitration expertise, and litigation strength tested across CEE. 

Corporate and M&A

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Explore Ioana's professional background

University of Bucharest, Faculty of Law, Romania (LL.B. in Law)

“Geschäftsreise Ausbau der erneuerbaren Energieinfrastruktur (inkl. PV-Kraftwerke, Speichertechnologien und intelligente Netzsteuerung)”, AHK Romania, 2024

AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers)

Assisted Solar Global on legal due diligence and transactional support for the acquisition of a 4.6 MW photovoltaic project in Arad County, Romania.
Provided legal assistance to ProCredit Bank in connection with a €3.15 million credit facility granted to nextE Group for the construction of a 7.4 MWp photovoltaic power plant in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania.
Assisted Joachim Herz Foundation in the legal due diligence process related to its acquisition of a minority stake in Weidmüller.
Provided ongoing legal assistance to Rituals Cosmetics for its expansion and opening of retail stores across Romania, including lease negotiations and regulatory support.

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