August 2024
We are excited to announce that Ana-Maria Baciu was shortlisted as a finalist for the category Regulatory Lawyer or In-House Counsel of the Year at the Global Regulatory Awards 2024 (GRAs) presented by VIXIO, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions.
Ana-Maria is the only Romanian lawyer to achieve such an exceptional performance in the 2024 edition of this highly reputable awards program and is one of the only 12 finalists nominated by VIXIO in this award category, worldwide.
Ana-Maria is recognized for her outstanding regulatory legal work in the gambling industry, which has notably distinguished her from other legal professionals in this area of practice.
Now in their eighth year, the GRAs recognize and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams, and organizations in the gambling industry that have excelled in compliance, corporate social responsibility, and safer gambling. The GRAs are regarded as a reference for the gambling industry in terms of independent distinctions, showcasing the individuals and the companies that are leading the way in this sector.
The 2024 Regulatory Lawyer or In-House Counsel of the Year category features 12 independently commended legal professionals, from both in-house and private practices active in across the globe.
Part of a selected group of legal advisors liaising directly with the relevant Romanian authority on behalf of clients or industry organizations, Ana-Maria is constantly involved in discussions for clarifying regulatory issue that may emerge from the application of the current relevant legislation, after being for many years a key contributor to the creation of the Romanian legal framework governing the sector. Ana-Maria is a General Member of IMGL (International Masters of Gaming Law), the pre-eminent global gambling law networking and educational organization shaping the future of gaming law.
Her shortlisting for the 2024 Regulatory Lawyer or In-House Counsel of the Year award follows a string of accolades that Ana-Maria received during this year specifically regarding her activity in the gaming & gambling field, such as:
- included in the Global Market Leaders rankings for Gambling & Gaming by Chambers and Partners
- recognized as a Leading Individual in TMT: Gambling Law by Legal 500
The winner of the 2024 Regulatory Lawyer or In-House Counsel of the Year award will be announced at the ceremony that will take place on December 4, 2024, at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Details about the VIXIO GRAs and the list of practitioners and firms active in the gambling industry shortlisted for this year’s awards is available HERE.