Alexandra Tanase

As a highly efficient and competent governance expert and legal counsel, I possess the ability to ensure that a company complies with statutory provisions and operates effectively. My satisfaction comes from exceeding expectations and fostering strong relationships with colleagues and clients through support, knowledge, and mutual respect. 

Professional experience

Legal Counsel &DPM, Inter Fund Management S.A. (April 2021 - Present)

IFM SA is an asset management firm, part of a Foundation-owned investment group, Interogo Holding AG (part of IKEA)

• Holding mandates – directorships;
• Managing from a legalperspective the funds of the company (SIFs, SICAVs, SICAFs,RAIFs);
• Coordinating and preparingdocuments for BoDs and committees;
• Drafting and reviewingcontracts and corporatedocumentation;
• Proving legal opinions and negotiation on the proposed investments at the level of the managing funds;
• Coaching and trainingall new joiners (including advisoryentities) on legal matters;
• Preparing documents for restructuring plans (conversions, liquidations, M&As);
• CSSF matters;  reviewing policiesof the company.

Legal Manager, Alter Domus Luxembourg (January 2018 – March 2021)

• Held mandates as a director, overseeing key decisions within the company.
• Managed three business groups (funds and corporate) from a legal and governance perspective.
• Provided advice on Luxembourg contract law, commercial law, and corporate law to operational teams;
• Executed transactions related to legal requirements, corporate governance, and financial situations;
• Assessed transaction risks to ensure alignment with legal requirements and the company’s risk appetite;
• Negotiating agreements with clients and suppliers;
• Coaching and trainingall members of the companyregarding conflict of interest, board support;
• Implementation of restructuring plans or other transactions in compliance with recommendations.

Deputy Company Secretary, Intertrust Luxembourg (August 2017 – December 2017)

• Implementation of governance procedures, setting-op of multi-layered, multi-jurisdictional corporate structures;
• Deal closings and provision of directorships;
• Coach and trainall members of the companyto enable them to carry out theirroles effectively and efficiently and implement the governance principles;
• Staff recruitment, mentoring, development and careerpath planning.

Governance Specialist - Company Secretary, Laggan & Associates, London (October 2016 - August 2017)

Laggan is an independent firm providing international tax consultancy, corporateand business advisoryservices.

• Coordinating the secretarial and compliance department – responsible for training and managing staff, implementing internal policies and procedures and offering secretarial advice to clients;
• Providing board supportand governance advice to a portfolioof clients operating in a varietyof jurisdictions: UK, Switzerland, Italy, USA, China and Canada;
• Advising on transactional and governance risks,international restructuring scenarios includingoverseas acquisitions, offshore set ups, contributing to Board growth strategy.

Governance Specialist - Company Secretary, Jirehouse, City of London (September 2015 – October 2016)

Jirehouse provides international legal and tax planning advice to high net worth individuals, familytrusts.

• Coordinating the secretarial & compliance department - oversee the administrative and compliance functions within the department, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to legal requirements;
• proficient in drafting various corporate documents;
• Maintaining Insurance Policies - overseeing the insurance policies for the entire group, managing coverage and claims;
• Establishing legal process of establishing companies; 
• Solving governance matters for offshore entities located in various continents: Europe, US and Canada;
• Ensuring the company adheres to standard legal practices and maintains high standards of corporate governance.

Legal Manager, Administrare Imobiliare SARL, part of SIF Imobiliare PLC, Bucharest (July 2013 - January 2015)

SIF Imobiliare PLC is a Cypriot investment company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. 

• Draft incorporation and legal structure documents for SIF Imobiliare PLC Holding;
• Prepare legal documents for restructuring plans, including mergers, carve-outs, share capital increases, minority shareholders’ squeeze-outs, and delisting from stock markets;
• Attend board meetings and provide legal support for reorganisation plans;
• Coordinate regulatory processes for company incorporation and liquidation;
• Provide legal consultancy to subsidiaries, due diligence for asset procurements and support for court cases;
• Negotiate and draft contracts for commercial transactions within subsidiaries;
• Handle investment transactions in foreign companies, agricultural leased land, and other assets;
• Resolve redundancy and employment matters following restructuring, analysing individual and collective contracts to mitigate costs and litigation risks;
• Reconcile conflicts and legal issues between subsidiaries, customers, employees, and public authorities.

Senior Legal Counsel, PKF, Bucharest (March 2012 – July 2013)

PKF is a globalnetwork of accountancy firms.

• Coordinate the entirelegal processes of the Groupfrom a business, corporate and tax perspective;
• Manage projects involving commercial agreements, negotiation and maintaining relationships with clients;
• Represent the Group in variousprofessional and businessassignments, in frontof various ministries, courts and other authorities;
•  Actively participate in promoting the Group’s interestand lobbying withinthe process of drafting legislation in the commercial and tax areas.

Legal Counsel, TBI, Bucharest (Feb 2011 – Oct 2011)

TBI is an international European private bank, which is part of the KardanFinancial Services (KFS) based in the Netherlands.

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, ensuring legal accuracy and alignment with business objectives;
• Handling lease agreements related to operational assets and financial leasing;
• Advising on mortgage-related matters, including drafting and reviewing mortgage contracts;
• Managing legal documentation related to execution processes for security interests; 
• Addressing issues related to immovable property securities;
• Providing legal advice to employees and customers, resolving legal issues arising from the company’s operations;
• Drafting claims against receivables from insolvent customers; Injunctions, Appeals, Contravention Complaints, and Criminal Complaints;
• Initiating legal actions related to property division and debt collection;
• Representing the company in courts addressing appeals, claims, compensation interests, and insolvency matters.

• ICSA, The Governance Institute, London, United Kingdom(fully qualified)
• Union of Legal Advisers, Romania, Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate and Labor Law (fully qualified in 2013)
• Bucharest University, BA Law (2006 - 2010)
• Collegue Juridique Francais-Roumain d’etudes Europeennes, Pantheon Sorbonne-Universite,

French Law and Language(2007)