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Laura Toncescu

Laura Toncescu

Europe 2026

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Provided by KPMG Legal – Toncescu and Associates

Europe

Practice Areas

Financial services

Mergers & Acquistions

Privacy

Career

Laura Toncescu coordinates KPMG’s legal practice in Romania and has extensive experience in legal services, with a strong focus on the financial sector. Throughout her career, she has been involved in numerous transactions, with a cumulative value in recent years alone of over EUR 4 billion.

She has led innovative legal projects, such as the authorization of an investment fund as a strategic shareholder (holding the controlling stake) / majority shareholder in a Romanian bank, the first merger between a bank and a non-banking financial institution, as well as authorization processes for payment institutions and online lending providers.

She provides legal assistance to listed entities in connection with stock option plans and stock exchange operations and has been involved in cross-border transactions and complex reorganizations. Over the past year, she has coordinated digitalization projects in various industries and has provided advice on compliance with GDPR regulations.

Professional Memberships

Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj Napoca, (Bachelor in Law), 1997

Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj Napoca, European Studies, (BA), 1998

Bucharest Bar Association

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Chambers European Guide

Banking & Finance - Romania

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Laura Toncescu of KPMG Legal – Toncescu and Associates advises local financial institutions and banks on a variety of regulatory issues, including e-money, payment services and licence passporting.

Strengths

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  • Laura truly stands out for her regulatory expertise and exceptional client service. She is a trusted adviser who consistently adds real value.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
  • She is flexible and business-minded.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
  • She has very good knowledge of the specific business aspects to deals, and excellent networking and communication skills.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide
  • Laura is an excellent leader who demonstrates full commitment to the success of the project.

    Banking & FinanceChambers European Guide

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Romania

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