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Irina Tuca

Irina Tuca

Associate

London

T: +44 (0) 20 3400 4062

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Biography

Irina is an associate in the firm's Business and Commercial Disputes team. She advises a variety of clients, from financial institutions to individuals, and has dealt with a range of general commercial and contractual disputes, as well as international arbitration, regulatory matters and contentious insurance disputes. Irina also has experience in more specific sectors, including sports, finance and fraud.

Spoken Languages

  • Romanian
  • English

Admissions

  • England and Wales

Education

University of Cambridge, BA (Law), 2018

London School of Economics, LLM, 2019

BPP (LPC), 2021

Related Capabilities

Business & Commercial Disputes Business & Commercial Disputes

Intellectual Property & Technology Disputes Intellectual Property & Technology Disputes

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Regulation, Compliance & Advisory Regulation, Compliance & Advisory

Class Actions & Mass Torts Class Actions & Mass Torts

  • Business & Commercial Disputes

  • Intellectual Property & Technology Disputes

  • Litigation & Dispute Resolution

  • Regulation, Compliance & Advisory

  • Class Actions & Mass Torts

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