Popa Legal is a boutique law firm founded by Luminita Popa, an independent arbitrator, counsel and legal expert with more than 23 years of experience in the field of law. With a strong foundation in international arbitration and a transactional background encompassing sectors such as energy & natural resources, construction & engineering, M&A and technology, Luminita Popa has established herself as a trusted authority in the legal community.

As arbitrator and counsel, she has handled arbitrations under many of the major arbitral rules (such as ICC, UNCITRAL, VIAC, ICSID), in a broad range of sectors. She also served as a member of the International Court of Arbitration of the ICC from 2018 to 2024.

Her commitment to excellence, combined with her dedication to providing strategic and tailored legal solutions, sets Popa Legal apart as a reliable partner for clients seeking sophisticated legal representation.

Drawing on her transactional experience, she brings a comprehensive understanding of various sectors to the arbitration process, allowing her to approach disputes with a well-rounded perspective.

Luminita is also a sought-after speaker in international arbitration. She is an active member of the arbitration community, a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR, a Fellow of CIArb since 2012 and a founding member of the ArbCEE (Arbitration Association of Central and Eastern Europe).

She speaks fluently and can conduct arbitrations in English and Romanian, and has an advanced knowledge of French. She is a national of Romania.