ANA MARIA GHINEA
Brussels
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Handler - Mergers
European Commission - Directorate-General for Competition, Unit E4, Mergers
Brussels
07.2022 - Current
- Investigate and analyse concentrations of Union dimension.
- Prepare Commission decisions authorising or prohibiting transactions within the procedural framework and strict legally-binding deadlines.
- Contribute to the update of the International Competition Network Recommended Practices for Merger Analysis.
- Part of the Article 22 monitoring team.
Law Clerk
Latham & Watkins
Brussels
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Merger control: (i) assisted with the preparation and submission of Form COs, together with the necessary accompanying annexes, and (ii) conducted multi-jurisdictional merger control analysis.
- Antitrust: conducted legal research and drafted legal memorandums on abuse of dominant position.
- Regulatory: conducted legal research and drafted impact assessment analyses submitted to the European Commission in response to certain proposals, such as the Digital Markets, the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, and the Code of Conduct for computerised reservation systems.
- Data protection: provided legal advice to NGOs on GDPR related issues.
Blue Book Trainee
European Commission - Directorate-General for Competition, Unit F1, Antitrust
Brussels
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided the legal assistance to the case team in the assessment of the reply to the Statement of Objections in order to prepare for the oral hearing organised by the Hearing Officer as part of an antitrust investigation into predatory pricing practices.
- Conducted legal research into questions related to predatory pricing strategies.
- Drafted requests for information to be sent to the party subject to an antitrust investigation.
- Prepared clear and concise minutes following discussions with market participants in respect to a specific antitrust investigation.
Legal Specialist
Barilla Sverige
Stockholm
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided legal advice and support to business units on contractual, regulatory and compliance matters, in particular in respect to competition law and data protection law matters.
- Assisted in the development of corporate policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable laws, in particular with competition law.
- Drafted, negotiated and reviewed a variety of commercial contracts, such as licensing agreements, leases and purchase orders.
- Monitored changes in legislation affecting the company's operations or industry sector.
Trainee Lawyer
MarLaw Law Firm
Stockholm
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Assisted the team in various cases, in particular by conducting legal research in the field of competition law, data protection, intellectual property, and marketing law.
Legal Intern
PricewaterhouseCooper
Stockholm
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted the team by drafting legal memorandums on tax law questions in the financial sector.
- Conducted research related to EU rules on hybrid mismatches and presented to senior management the main takeaways.
Associate Lawyer - Mergers & Acquisitions
PricewatAsociatiioperMusat & Asociatii Law Firm
Bucharest
04.2012 - 05.2015
- Provided legal advice to clients on matters related to M&A transactions, local or with cross-border elements, including acquisitions through privatization.
Education
Swedish Master of Laws (The Standard 4,5 Years Law Education in Sweden) -
Stockholm University
06.2020
Master of Laws in Advanced European Intellectual Property Law -
Stockholm University
06.2020
Master of Laws in European Economic Law - Competition Law and Banking and Finance Law
Stockholm University
06.2017
Qualified Lawyer -
The National Institute for the Preparation and Improvement of Lawyers
12.2014
Master of Laws in Judicial Career -
Bucharest University
07.2012
Bachelor of Laws -
Bucharest University
07.2011
Summary
Versatile and dynamic legal professional with a robust background in competition enforcement. Currently working as a case handler at the European Commission, specializing in assessing the market impact of mergers. Skilled in critical analysis of submissions, drafting requests for information, and drafting legally binding decisions. Proven ability to work under short deadlines with a high degree of accuracy, collaborating in team environments. Holding a Master of Laws, with a diverse professional background, showcasing adaptability and a commitment to excellence. Fluent in English, Romanian and Swedish both written and oral, and open to challenging and rewarding opportunities in competition enforcement.
Affiliations
- Qualified lawyer, member of the Romanian Bar Association
- The Swedish Association for Competition and Market Law
Accomplishments
- Regional Finalist Team - European Moot Court Competition - 2016 | 2017
Languages
Romanian
First Language
Swedish
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Case Handler - Mergers
European Commission - Directorate-General for Competition, Unit E4, Mergers
07.2022 - Current
Law Clerk
Latham & Watkins
09.2021 - 07.2022
Blue Book Trainee
European Commission - Directorate-General for Competition, Unit F1, Antitrust
03.2021 - 07.2021
Legal Specialist
Barilla Sverige
08.2020 - 03.2021
Trainee Lawyer
MarLaw Law Firm
03.2020 - 06.2020
Legal Intern
PricewaterhouseCooper
09.2019 - 12.2019
Associate Lawyer - Mergers & Acquisitions
PricewatAsociatiioperMusat & Asociatii Law Firm
04.2012 - 05.2015
Swedish Master of Laws (The Standard 4,5 Years Law Education in Sweden) -
Stockholm University
Master of Laws in Advanced European Intellectual Property Law -
Stockholm University
Master of Laws in European Economic Law - Competition Law and Banking and Finance Law
Stockholm University
Qualified Lawyer -
The National Institute for the Preparation and Improvement of Lawyers
Master of Laws in Judicial Career -
Bucharest University
Bachelor of Laws -
Bucharest University
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