Awards and recognitions
Named Lawyer of the Year (Romania) at the 2019 and 2021 editions of Benchmark Litigation Awards, Europe
Recognized as Global Leader in Arbitration by Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration since 2020
Included on the Global Arbitrators Powerlist by The Legal 500 (Legalease)
Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration
“A regional star”, with “rare ability to make even the most intricate issues appear effortlessly comprehensible and logical” and “outstanding skills in identifying out-of-the-box solutions to legal issues”
Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration, 2024
“A great legal mind” who “quickly finds innovative and adequate solutions to controversial problems”
Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration, 2022
“A well-reputed counsel and arbitrator recognised for her complex work in the energy sector” who “brings a really straightforward approach to cases”
Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration, 2021
Luminita Popa is “a real force in the profession”, impressing with her “outstanding understanding of commercial and technical matters”
Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2018
Luminita Popa is “an excellent professional and balanced perfectionist.”
Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration – Future Leaders 2017
GAR 100
Clients highlight her as “a hands-on leader with superb advocacy skills”
GAR 100, 2021
Chambers
“Luminita has truly relevant skills in identifying not only the essential legal issues connected to our projects, but also understanding the underlying technical aspects”, “very professional, with a well-structured and brilliant mind”, “She quickly finds adequate solutions to complicated problems and we were always comfortable with her handling difficult cases for us”
Chambers Europe, 2024
Clients highlight that Luminita is “extremely involved and hands-on” adding that “her attention to detail and capacity to see the overall picture make her a great strategist.”
Chambers Europe, 2018
“Luminita Popa proved an extraordinary combination of talent and dedication.”
Chambers Global, 2017
“Luminita Popa is a widely appreciated energy lawyer, with particular knowledge of the oil, gas and electricity sectors”
Chambers Europe, 2015
Legal 500
Luminita Popa is hailed by clients as “a great strategist” and “the best in Romania for international arbitration.”
Legal 500, 2019
Luminita Popa is recommended as “responsive and knowledgeable” and “analytically strong” arbitration expert."
Legal 500, 2015
Luminita Popa has “vast knowledge of the international arbitration field” and is praised for her “innovative approach” and “in-depth understanding of client needs”.
Legal 500, 2012