Senior Associate | EU Regulatory Law
Elena Drăghici
Elena Drăghici specializes in the intricate landscape of EU regulatory and competition law at A B Ingrid International Law. With extensive experience advising multinational corporations and high-growth companies, she navigate complex European markets with surgical precision and strategic foresight.
Her practice focuses on cross-border investigations, antitrust matters, and the implementation of robust compliance programs. Elena is recognized for her ability to decode shifting regulatory frameworks, providing architectural legal solutions that protect global interests. Dedicated to ethical advocacy, she bridges international standards with local operational needs, ensuring uncompromising integrity in every mandate.
Expertise & Strategic Focus
Legal Specializations
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EU Regulatory Law
Navigating complex EU directives and regulations with surgical precision to ensure operational stability for multinational corporations across European markets.
02
Competition & Antitrust
Strategic advisory on merger control, abuse of dominance, and cartel investigations, bridging international competition standards with local market realities.
03
Cross-Border Investigations
Leading multi-jurisdictional inquiries into legal and ethical compliance, providing architectural solutions to protect global interests during complex audits.
04
Antitrust Compliance
Implementation of robust compliance architectures designed to mitigate risk and ensure internal protocols meet evolving European regulatory benchmarks.
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Regulatory Risk Assessments
Decoding shifting regulatory frameworks to perform comprehensive diagnostics, identifying risk factors for high-growth companies in the EU ecosystem.
Credentials & Academic Foundation
Education & Qualifications
Academic Excellence
- College of Europe, Bruges – LL.M. in European Law (Competition & Regulatory Focus)
- Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne – Master of Laws (Maîtrise en Droit), Public Economic Law
Bar Admissions
- Brussels Bar Association – Registered European Lawyer (E-list)
- Bucharest Bar Association – Attorney at Law
Professional Memberships
- European Competition Lawyers Association (ECLA)
- International Bar Association (IBA) – Regulatory & Investigations Committee
Specialized Certifications
- IAPP Certified Information Privacy Professional / Europe (CIPP/E)
- Lead Expert Certification in EU Cross-Border Regulatory Investigations
Global Recognition & Leadership
Publications & Achievements
Publication
Antitrust in the Digital Age
Author of "Digital Markets & Dynamic Competition: A New EU Standard" published in the European Competition Law Review (2025), addressing AI-driven antitrust challenges.
Achievement
€1.2B Merger Clearance
Successfully secured regulatory clearance for a major cross-border acquisition in the technology sector, navigating complex Phase II investigations by the European Commission.
Speaking Engagement
IBA Regulatory Summit
Keynote Speaker at the International Bar Association Summit in Geneva, presenting on state-of-the-art methodologies for internal corporate compliance audits.
Achievement
GDPR-Antitrust Framework
Architected a pioneering unified compliance framework for a Fortune 500 firm, integrating antitrust protocols with EU data privacy mandates across 14 jurisdictions.
Client Perspectives
Testimonials
"Drăghici's ability to navigate the complexities of EU competition law is unmatched. Her advice on our recent cross-border merger was not only legally sound but also practically tailored to our regional operational needs. She is a strategic asset for any multinational."
CEO, Global Tech Conglomerate
"During high-stakes regulatory investigations, Drăghici provided exceptional clarity and steadiness. Her precision in decoding shifting frameworks saved us months of uncertainty. She manages cross-border inquiries with absolute focus."
General Counsel, Financial Services Group
"We rely on Elena for practical, business-focused compliance architectures. She bridges the gap between international standards and local requirements with surgical precision. Her foresight in regulatory matters is indispensable."
Regional Director, Manufacturing Group