Rizoiu & Poenaru has announced the firm is splitting into Rizoiu & Asociatii and Poenaru Legal.
Rizoiu & Asociatii is helmed by Partners Radu Rizoiu and Mihaela Gherghe while Poenaru Legal is led by Lucian Poenaru.
Before the split, Rizoiu was a Partner with Rizoiu & Poenaru between 2012 and 2025. Earlier, he was with Stoica & Asociatii as an Associate between 1997 and 2003, a Partner between 2003 and 2007, and a Senior Partner between 2007 and 2012.
Prior to being a Partner with Rizoiu & Poenaru between 2012 and 2025, Poenaru was with Stoica & Asociatii as well, joining as a Junior Lawyer in 2008, becoming an Associate in 2010, and finally being promoted to Senior Associate in 2012.
Mihaela Gherghe started her career as an Intern with Rizoiu & Poenaru in 2014. That same year, she became a Junior Lawyer before being promoted to Associate in 2016, a Senior Associate in 2018, and finally making Partner in 2021.
Rizoiu & Asociatii stated that the “restructuring represents an opportunity for growth and specialization for both [Rizoiu & Asociatii and Poenaru Legal]. We are confident that this change will allow each firm to focus its resources and commitment, providing even more personalized and efficient legal services.”
