Ana Maria Andronic

Practice Areas

Ana Maria Andronic specializes in intellectual property, M&A, and strategic business advisory.

Her IP practice covers trademark prosecution, copyright protection, trade secrets, and technology licensing, with expertise in software and AI developed by deep-tech companies.

In M&A, she handles cross-border deals, private equity investments, and venture capital structuring. She played a key role in landmark transactions including early UiPath investment rounds and other private equity exits across Central and Eastern Europe.

Her practice includes negotiating business agreements, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, while providing corporate governance guidance to high-growth companies.

Career

Ana Maria combines her background as a former Romanian judge with international experience, bringing the judicial insight to her strategic advisory approach. Her credentials include an LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law from Louisiana State University and admission to the New York Bar, enabling her to handle sophisticated cross-border transactions that meet global standards. As Managing Partner of Andronic and Partners, she has built the firm into a leading practice recognized for its "Hard Knowledge, Soft Skills" approach. She has been pivotal in Romania's tech startup ecosystem, co-founding Venture Connect in 2010 and serving as Board Member of Bravva Angels and TechAngels, major business angels communities investing in early-stage startups.

Work Highlights

Ana Maria Andronic's career is marked by several landmark transactions that have shaped Romania's business landscape. Her early involvement advising Early Bird Capital on their first investment round in UiPath, positioned her at the forefront of Romania's tech success story, demonstrating her ability to provide strategic counsel through transformative business times.

Her work on the Netopia Group sale to Innova Capital marked one of Romania's most significant fintech transactions, requiring coordination across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks. The transaction's complexity and scale demonstrated her capability to handle major cross-border deals in regulated industries.