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Mihaela Păunescu
Attorney-at-Law 20+ years experience Bucharest Bar Co-founder FID

Admitted to the Bucharest Bar since 2000, with over 20 years of active practice in civil, commercial, corporate, real estate, labour, GDPR, NGO law and complex litigation — for individuals and companies in Romania and the diaspora. Since 2006, she leads the Law Office Mihaela Păunescu. I write because law explained clearly changes how people protect their interests. Co-founder of the Foundation for Digital Innovation (FID).

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AI-assisted production. These podcast episodes and visual content are produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on original legal analysis and ideas by Mihaela Păunescu, Attorney-at-Law. All legal content reflects the author's professional expertise and independent judgement.
Legal Lens · Podcast

Legal Lens — because the law deserves a second look.

Legal Lens is a weekly podcast about Romanian law, AI-generated. Clara and Leo take articles from the Dreptunghiuri blog and turn them into clear, accessible conversations. Each episode analyzes an article, debates different perspectives, and delivers practical takeaways. New episode every week — on Substack and Spotify.

When Judges Go Rogue Podcast Ep. 13
October 16, 2025 Civil and Commercial Litigation
When Judges Go Rogue: Mapping the Disciplinary System, Malice, and Grave Negligence for Magistrates
Behind the Robes: How Justice Judges Its Own.
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Justice Frozen Podcast Ep. 12
October 15, 2025 Labour and Social Law
Justice Frozen: The Pension Fight That Paralyzed Romania's Courts and Tested Judicial Independence
When the Guardians of Justice Put Down Their Gavels to Be Heard.
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The X Chronicles Podcast Ep. 11
August 21, 2025 Contract Law
The X Chronicles: Anatomy of a Living Business
Understanding the Legal Organs That Keep Your Startup Alive.
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Protection Orders Podcast Ep. 10
July 3, 2025 Civil and Commercial Litigation
Protection Orders Get Teeth in Romanian Digital and Domestic Abuse Cases
From silent threats to court-backed sanctions, Romania's legal system now acts on both digital and domestic abuse.
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Startup Wars Rose-Colored Pitches Podcast Ep. 9
June 18, 2025 Contract Law
Startup Wars: Rose-Colored Pitches and NDA Blades – Startup Reality, Unfiltered (Ep. 12–15)
What looks like innovation on the surface often hides legal landmines — here's what founders don't see until it's too late.
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Startup Wars Vesting Podcast Ep. 8
June 12, 2025 Contract Law
Startup Wars: Vesting, Claws & Dragons – The Fight for Startup Equity (Ep. 7–11)
From vesting and reverse vesting to buy-back clauses and liquidation preferences — the silent rules of startup ownership.
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Buried Clauses, Buried Companies Podcast Ep. 7
June 4, 2025 Contract Law
Buried Clauses, Buried Companies: What Founders Miss
Investor clauses that make or break your startup — the hidden terms founders sign without fully understanding.
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Squatters' Rights or Legal Magic Podcast Ep. 6
April 3, 2025 Property Law
Squatters' Rights or Legal Magic: The Hidden Power of Long-Term Possession
What if squatting wasn't a crime, but a path to ownership? The legal mechanics of usucapion in Romania.
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Transparency is Your Right Podcast Ep. 5
February 27, 2025 Administrative Law
Transparency is Your Right: Fight for It!
Learn how to request, reclaim, and defend your access to public information under Romanian law.
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International Sanctions Podcast Ep. 4
January 30, 2025 Legal Opinions on Romanian Law
International Sanctions and Romanian Attorney Confidentiality
Navigating Legal Boundaries: The Impact of International Sanctions on Attorney-Client Confidentiality in Romania.
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Transgender Rights Romania Podcast Ep. 3
January 22, 2025 Legal Opinions on Romanian Law
Transgender Rights in Romania: A Legal Landmark
Untangling the Truth Behind Transgender Legal Recognition.
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New CAEN Codes 2025 Podcast Ep. 2
January 15, 2025 Legal Opinions on Romanian Law
New CAEN Codes 2025: Romania's Business GPS Just Got an Upgrade!
Navigate the new CAEN Revision 3: Deadlines, Compliance, and How to Future-Proof Your Romanian Business.
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De-banking in Romania Podcast Ep. 1
January 8, 2025 Legal Opinions on Romanian Law
De-banking in Romania: A Cold Shower for Your Finances
What it means, who is affected, and how to protect your access to financial services.
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DreptUnghiuri · Articles in English

Romanian Law — Written Articles

Written legal analysis published by Mihaela Păunescu on the DreptUnghiuri Substack — in English. Articles covering civil, commercial, labour and digital law in Romania.

Why Klaus Iohannis Remains President in Romania Article
December 11, 2024 Constitutional Law
Why Klaus Iohannis Remains President in Romania: Legal Foundations Behind Continuity
Understanding the constitutional safeguards that upheld Iohannis's presidency during an electoral crisis.
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Clearing the Fog Article
November 27, 2024 Legal Opinions on Romanian Law
Clearing the Fog: Guiding You Through Romania's Legal Maze
Turning legal obstacles into stepping stones for your success in Romania.
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Intercompany Loans Made Easy Article
November 6, 2024 Contract Law
Stay Compliant and Cash-Savvy: Intercompany Loans Made Easy in Romania
Insider tips on making intercompany loans legal, efficient, and tax-optimized.
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Investment Challenges in Romania Article
October 23, 2024 Legal Opinions on Romanian Law
How to Navigate Investment Challenges in Romania During the 2024 Elections
Why Political Shifts and Fiscal Amnesties Demand Expert Legal Guidance.
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RightAngles Intro Article
October 16, 2024 Legal Opinions on Romanian Law
RightAngles — Intro: The Smart AI-Enhanced Legal Resource Romanians Abroad and Expats Can't Afford to Miss
Move beyond paperwork — learn how expert legal advice can elevate repatriation and investment plans in Romania.
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DreptUnghiuri · Visuals

Romanian Law — Visual Format

Short-form video, slide presentations and visual content on Romanian law — produced with AI assistance based on original analysis by Mihaela Păunescu. Published on DreptUnghiuri.

The Orchestra of Justice Visual
October 22, 2025 Civil and Commercial Litigation
The Orchestra of Justice
Inside the Hidden Symphony of Power, Discipline, and Dissonance in Romania's Courts.
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