Alex Grădinaru is a technology lawyer with extensive experience advising on complex data protection, artificial intelligence, digital regulations, cyber security, and technology transactional matters.
Alex advises a diverse range of clients, from innovative start-ups to established global organisations, across sectors such as technology, aviation, financial services, and healthcare.
Alex recently returned from a six-month secondment to the Information Commissioner's Office, where he supported the Information Commissioner's policy and enforcement legal functions.
- A global cryptocurrency exchange on data protection compliance matters related to a landmark digital asset market infrastructure project.
- A U.S. technology giant on various significant cloud and strategic transactions, including on a US$2.8 billion cloud deal and strategic partnership over a 10-year period for next-generation data and analytics with a major financial exchange.*
- A leading airline on the negotiation of various contracts, including engine sale and purchase, maintenance and repair, and engine lease agreements.*
- A global technology company on the implementation of various EU Regulations, including DORA, NIS 2 and the Data Act.*
- A major technology company on a pro bono contribution of an AI model to the United Nations.*
* The above matters were handled prior to joining Clifford Chance.
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Contact details
- Clifford Chance, London
- +442070063797
- Email me
- Speaks English and Romanian
Career & qualifications
- Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2022
- Joined Clifford Chance 2025