Lexters

At Lexters, we understand that data protection and cybersecurity are no longer just technical checkboxes – they are core strategic priorities for businesses navigating today’s digital landscape.

In a field where missteps can lead to multi-million-euro fines, reputational damage, or operational shutdowns, leaving data protection to chance simply isn’t an option.

Whether you’re managing sensitive personal data, deploying AI-driven tools, operating within tightly regulated sectors, or simply navigating the evolving landscape of data protection, robust data governance is essential to both compliance and competitive advantage.

With a team of lawyers specialized in the complex and technical nuances of this field, Lexters helps clients transform theoretical legal requirements into practical, scalable systems tailored to their size, industry, and risk profile. From GDPR compliance to implementing the NIS2 Directive, we go beyond mere box-ticking to provide clear, actionable solutions that integrate seamlessly into daily operations. Combining deep legal expertise with technical fluency, we ensure privacy is embedded at every layer of your business.

We regularly advise fast-growing companies across tech, fintech, and AI, as well as diverse industries facing rigorous regulatory demands (such as banking and payment services). Our clients operate across multiple jurisdictions—including the EU, US, China, India, and other key global markets—benefiting from our international footprint and cross-border perspective.

With Lexters by your side, you gain a partner who not only understands the evolving legal landscape but also delivers commercially effective strategies that protect your business and empower sustainable growth.

📊 What we do
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): We help identify, assess, and mitigate data privacy risks for high-impact projects—ensuring compliance before launch and preventing regulatory setbacks down the line.
  • Data Processing and Sharing Agreements: We draft, negotiate, and review Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Joint Controller Agreements, and international transfer contracts, making sure your data relationships are clear, secure, and compliant, and that they clearly draw the thresholds of liability between the contracting parties.
  • External DPO Services: Acting as your outsourced appointed Data Protection Officer, we offer strategic oversight, regulatory representation, and ongoing advisory tailored to your company’s size, activity, and risk profile.
  • Cross-Border Data Transfers: We design compliant solutions for international data flows, regardless of the jurisdiction to which they are transferred.
  • Incident Response and Data Breach Handling: From breach detection to authority notifications, media strategy, and remediation, we guide you through the full incident lifecycle – swiftly and confidentially.
  • Investigations & Regulatory Inquiries: We represent clients in national and EU-level data protection investigations, assisting with responses to authorities, internal audits, and defense strategies in the event of enforcement action.
  • NIS2 and Cybersecurity Compliance: We help you assess your NIS2 exposure and build actionable frameworks for technical and organizational security, especially in critical and essential services sectors.
  • Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs): We create and maintain clear, regulator-ready documentation of your company’s data activities—an essential tool for both compliance and internal governance.
  • Data Governance Strategy and Audits: We develop internal policies and audit procedures that align your operations with legal standards and internal risk management goals.
  • Employee Privacy & Internal Policies: We support HR and compliance teams in implementing workplace privacy policies, monitoring practices, and internal investigations that respect employee rights and employer duties.
  • AI, Biometrics & Emerging Technologies: We advise on the ethical and legal use of personal data in AI systems, cognitive platforms, facial recognition, and other emerging technologies.
✅ Noteworthy achievements
  • Successfully guided a global cryptocurrency platform through a cross-border data protection investigation initiated by the Romanian DPA in cooperation with the French CNIL.
  • Designed and delivered GDPR training programs that empowered startups and growing businesses to launch with compliance by design – avoiding costly audits and regulatory pitfalls.
  • Assisted a major transport operator in deploying a large-scale video surveillance system while ensuring full respect of data subjects’ rights – a rare balance between innovation and compliance.
  • Supported a leading IT company in shaping robust policies to manage clients’ access requests to online meetings – turning a potential compliance risk into a client-trust advantage.
  • Appointed as Data Protection Officer for the University of Bucharest – following a public tender won – and led a comprehensive GDPR compliance audit across the University and its faculties, aligning the institution with EU data protection standards.
✒️ Why clients choose Lexters

Whether you’re scaling AI tools, launching a new digital product, or managing sensitive personal data across jurisdictions, Lexters offers practical, business-savvy legal advice that goes beyond theory.

We don’t just flag risks – we help you build systems that prevent them. From GDPR to NIS2, our team translates legal obligations into actionable frameworks that fit your structure, your goals, and your industry realities.

With experience in heavily regulated sectors and fast-moving markets, we support clients across the EU, US, and beyond in navigating compliance, responding to incidents, and future-proofing their data strategies.

📩 Let’s turn data challenges into strategic advantages – with Lexters by your side.

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Simina Negulescu

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Simina is an experienced lawyer recognized for her expertise in corporate law, venture capital and cross border deals, regulatory compliance, and complex litigation having a focus on the technology sector. With over a decade of experience as lawyer, she has established herself as a trusted advisor to both startups and established corporations, particularly in the fast-paced IT industry, which has been her main area of practice for the past nine years. Her advice is highly sought on commercial and corporate affairs, where she excels in providing comprehensive legal strategy tailored to her client's unique needs. Simina guided tech companies through crucial milestones, from incorporation to complex cross-border business expansions and group consolidations. She has worked on corporate structuring that ensure compliance and foster growth and innovation. Additionally, Simina has acted for her clients in complex litigations. Her clients appreciate her can-do attitude, meticulous preparation and astute strategic plans for commercial disputes. Fluent in both Romanian and English, Simina is well-prepared to serve clients in Romania and internationally highly complex matters in the tech space.
Her areas of practice cover:
Education
English, French, Italian, Spanish

Daniil Turturoiu

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Daniil is a Paralegal with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Paris Nanterre and a Master's degree in International and European Business Law from Pantheon-Sorbonne University. Known for his quick adaptability and penchant for creative problem-solving, Daniil brings a wealth of international experience to the table, allowing him to approach legal matters from multiple perspectives. With a keen interest in the intersection of business and technology, he views it as a recipe for success. Fluent in Romanian, English, and French, with a good understanding of Italian, Daniil navigates legal complexities with ease across linguistic boundaries.
His areas of practice cover:
Education
English, French, Italian, Spanish

Ștefan Gheorghe

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Stefan is a dedicated and passionate young lawyer with a keen commitment to legal excellence. Actively involved in corporate law and litigation, Stefan demonstrates a remarkable balance of enthusiasm and diligence in his work. Despite his relative youth, Stefan brings a fresh perspective to the table and demonstrates a deep understanding of legal complexities. His consistent dedication to provide top solutions for his clients is matched only by his proactive approach to problem solving and his willingness to exceed expectations.
His areas of practice cover:
Education
English, Romanian

Iulian Călinescu

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Iulian is a young, passionate legal professional whose expertise centers around dispute resolution, business litigation, commercial law, administrative law, and European law. Iulian embodies a calm resolve in the face of adversity, navigating legal challenges with poise and precision. Their passion for litigation is tempered by a sober understanding of its complexities, as they strive to uphold justice with dignity and humility. Iulian believes that patience, hard work, and a deep understanding of legal principles are essential in achieving favorable outcomes for their clients. Whether representing individuals or businesses, Iulian approaches every legal matter with a sense of purpose and professionalism.
His areas of practice cover:
Education