Loredana specialises in Corporate M&A and Private Equity with expertise in highly regulated sectors.
She is a highly experienced partner with over 30 years of practice who has advised many international investors on complex M&A transactions in Romania and pan-regionally (including English-law governed M&A deals).
Her recent experience includes working with important industry players in the energy, oil & gas, financial services, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals sectors on acquisitions of shares/ assets, corporate reorganisations, mergers or joint ventures, but also on navigating the complex set of regulatory challenges generated by these sectors.
Contact details
- Clifford Chance Badea, Bucharest
- +40216666122
- Email me
- Speaks Romanian and English
- Practice area Corporate governance & directors' responsibilities, Employment - advisory, litigation & transactional, M&A corporate, Private equity
- Sector Consumer goods & retail, Energy & resources, Healthcare, life sciences & chemicals, Insurance, Telecommunications, media & technology
Career & qualifications
- University of Bucharest LL.B, 1994
- Admitted as a lawyer in Romania 1997
- Taylor Wessing 1997 – 2001
- CMS 2001 - 2013
- Gyde Loyrette Nouel 2013 – 2014
- Joined Clifford Chance 2014
- Partner Since 2025
Professional bodies
- Member of the Bucharest Bar
Awards and citations
- ‘Loredana Ralea is the most experienced M&A lawyer in the Romanian market, and I would always make sure she would be on our side and not at the other side of the table. Good negotiator, strong in strategic advice, able to translate legal risk to commercial impact, trusted advisor.’
Legal 500 - Commercial, corporate and M&A 2026 - ‘She has a high level of business understanding and offers innovative solutions.’
‘Loredana Ralea is very business-oriented and handles negotiations very well.’
‘Loredana demonstrates a continuous dedication and flexibility.’
‘Loredana is a brilliant strategist and negotiator, and handles complex matters with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach.’
Chambers Global and Europe 2026 – Corporate M&A - ‘Loredana Ralea is very diligent, client focused and commercially-oriented.’
Legal 500 - Commercial, corporate and M&A 2026 - ‘Both Loredana and Nadia distinguish themselves from competitors through their consistent commitment, practicality, and their balanced, client-focused approach.’
Legal 500 - Commercial, corporate and M&A 2026 - Notable Practitioner - IFLR 1000
- Next generation Partner for Commercial, Corporate and M&A - Legal 500 EMEA
- ‘Loredana Ralea is a very senior person that gives a lot of weight in critical situations.’
Chambers Europe – Corporate M&A - "Loredana Ralea is a very senior person that gives a lot of weight in critical situations." Chambers Europe – M&A
- "She is prompt and clear in delivery. She's results-focused." Chambers Europe – M&A
- "Notable Practitioner" - M&A IFLR 1000
- "Next generation Partner" – Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Legal 500.