About Me
I am a European legal consultant specializing in EU Commercial Law, corporate structuring, and cross-border regulatory compliance, with extensive experience advising international institutions, multinational organizations, and global companies.
I hold a double Master’s degree in Law from the University Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne (France) and an LL.M. in European Legal Studies (Belgium), and I have built my career at the intersection of EU institutions, international governance, and private sector legal strategy.
My work focuses on delivering high-precision legal analysis and commercially sound legal solutions for complex, high-stakes matters involving EU law, corporate transactions, and regulatory frameworks.
Areas of Expertise (High-Value Legal Work)
I provide senior-level legal support in:
EU Corporate & Commercial Law advisory
Cross-border company structuring & EU entity setup
Mergers & Acquisitions (legal due diligence & transactional support)
High-value contract drafting, negotiation, and risk structuring
Regulatory compliance (EU frameworks, governance, AML/anti-corruption)
Legal strategy, legal memoranda, and complex research for decision-making
International legal consulting for institutions and global businesses
Selected Experience
European Commission – legal and policy work focused on governance, compliance, and anti-corruption frameworks
Transparency International – anti-corruption and AML legal systems and policy support
Independent consultant for international organizations (including OSCE)
Legal advisor for global private-sector clients, including Amazon, supporting contract and compliance matters
Extensive experience supporting startups, SMEs, and multinational entities operating across jurisdictions
What Clients Engage Me For
Clients typically work with me when they need:
Clear, defensible legal structures for cross-border operations
Reliable EU regulatory interpretation and compliance strategy
High-quality contract architecture for commercial transactions
Legal clarity in M&A, corporate expansion, and risk exposure
Institutional-grade legal thinking applied to real business decisions
Working Style
I operate with a focus on:
Precision over volume – high-quality legal outputs built for decision-making
Commercial awareness – legal advice aligned with business outcomes
Discretion and reliability – trusted in institutional and corporate environments
Complex problem-solving – especially in multi-jurisdictional contexts
After several years in European institutional and consulting roles, I took a three-year professional break from Upwork to participate in a humanitarian mission, an experience that strengthened my resilience, adaptability, and global perspective. I am now fully active and accepting select high-level consulting work.
Blog Writing
Legal Translation
Blog Commenting
Legal Research
Alexandru M.
Bucharest, Romania
$75/hr
4.9
289 jobs
✅ US | EU | UK TRADEMARK REGISTRATION EXPERT with 9+ YEARS of experience and 300+ trademark applications in portfolio. I will be your IP Guardian when it comes to protecting your trademark.
Services to provide for US | EU | UK:
✔️Trademark Registration
✔️Trademark follow-up and Protection Post Registration
✔️In-depth Trademark Clearance Search for multiple offices
✔️Responses to Office Actions or Examiner's Notice
✔️Trademark Consultation and Advisory
✔️IP Brand Strategy Planning
✔️Trademark Renewals
✔️Trademark Maintenance Documents
✔️Trademark Logo Descriptions and Disclaimers
✔️Reclassification and Harmonization of goods and services
✔️Copyright and Infringement Advisory and Monitoring
✔️Transfers of ownership
In 10 years of hard work, side by side with my clients I learned that it is essential always to provide tailored step-by-step guidance through the entire trademark process, from application to final registration.
I offer a personalized approach to each client, ensuring you’re supported through every stage of the trademark process. Whether you’re filing a trademark for the first time or seeking to expand your brand, I’ll provide clear guidance. My goal is to make the complex trademark registration process as simple as possible, offering expert support from the initial application through to final registration, ensuring your brand is safeguarded.
Legal Research
Legal Consulting
Trademark
Trademark Law
Trademark Consulting
Trademark Prosecution
Trademark Search
Romanian to English Translation
Trademark Registration
English to Romanian Translation
Patent Search
Patent Law
Legal Translation
Patent
Patent Registration
Gabriel S.
Bucharest, Romania
$125/hr
4.9
166 jobs
I help founders, investors, and corporate teams make faster, better capital and strategy decisions through institutional-grade financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis.
As a former Big 4 consultant at Deloitte and PwC, with an MBA and an Engineering degree, I bring a rare combination of finance, strategy, and technical rigor. I have supported engagements that helped clients raise over $500M in capital, delivering models and analyses used in real investment and board-level decisions.
𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲
Financial Modeling & Forecasting
Integrated 3-statement models, budgeting, long-term planning, scenario and sensitivity analysis.
Valuation & Transaction Analysis
DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions, LBO modeling, M&A support, and due diligence.
Financial Planning & Performance
FP&A, cash flow planning, performance tracking, and investor reporting.
Fundraising & Investor Materials
Pitch decks, investment memorandums, and financial narratives for capital raising.
Strategy & Business Analysis
Market research, business planning, competitive benchmarking, and growth strategy.
Sector-Specific Modeling
SaaS metrics (CAC, LTV, churn), energy and infrastructure, real estate models, and project finance.
𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Fundraising preparation, investor reporting, acquisition analysis, budgeting and long-term planning, business case development, and turnaround or restructuring situations.
I design every deliverable for decision-making clarity, with clean, audit-ready models, transparent assumptions, and built-in flexibility for scenario and sensitivity analysis. My work is structured to be used directly by founders, investors, and senior management.
Experience spans AI and SaaS, energy and infrastructure, real estate, fintech, manufacturing, retail, public markets, and Web3.
Tools and technical stack include advanced Microsoft Excel, VBA automation, financial forecasting systems, and cap table modeling.
Top Rated and Expert-Vetted on Upwork, with consistent client feedback highlighting analytical depth, speed, and reliability.
𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸:
🗨️ “Exceptional as always, this is my 5th or 6th project with Gabriel and each one has been a smooth and efficient process with no delays. Have already engaged with him for another contract.”
𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆
🗨️ “Gabriel is extremely professional and completed the financial model on time. In addition to producing an excellent finished product he gives great advice, implementing things that we didn't think of.”
𝗔𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗔𝗷𝗮𝘆𝗶
🗨️ “I can't wait to work with him again! He's a highly skilled and multi-faceted collaborator who's determined to help you cross the finish line.”
𝗗𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗺𝗮𝗻
Financial Modeling
Valuation
Financial Analysis & Valuation
Financial Planning
Financial Analysis
Microsoft Excel
Business Planning & Strategy
Due Diligence
Financial Projection
Business Consulting
Business Plan
Business Analysis
Strategic Planning
Management Consulting
Real Estate Financial Modeling
Data Analysis
Budgeting & Forecasting Software
Project Finance
Accounting
Financial Plan
Adrian C.
Bucharest, Romania
$45/hr
5.0
22 jobs
Top Rated | 100% Job Success | 100+ Completed Projects
I turn operations bottlenecks into scalable, audited automation systems.
Former FinTech COO. Director of AI & Business Automation at M.A. Whately.
What clients say:
"Adrian is a total pro. Just looking at his CV you can tell he's not the
average freelancer - and the work proved it." - Nicolas P.
"Extremely knowledgeable in N8N, AI and general automation. We are hiring him
for our next project." - AI Workflow client
"Great professional. Fast, smart, clear. Already doing a new contract." - GHL client
WHO I WORK BEST WITH
Founders, COOs, and Operations Directors who have already identified the
bottleneck - they just need someone who can architect AND implement without
hand-holding. If you're still exploring whether automation is right for you,
I'm probably not the right fit yet.
THE HYBRID ADVANTAGE
Most automation freelancers break when drag-and-drop fails. I don't - because
I work in both directions:
• Low-code speed: n8n, Zapier, Make - production-ready in days, not weeks
• High-code depth: Python, JavaScript, custom APIs - for logic no visual tool
can handle
• Executive lens: I design to KPIs, compliance requirements, and ROI - not
just deliverables
SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
As former COO of HighCrowd (EU-regulated crowdfunding platform under National
Bank supervision), I design every workflow with GDPR-safe data flows,
Human-in-the-Loop checkpoints, strict error handling, and full audit trails.
Bank-level rigor on every build.
SELECTED RESULTS
• Invoice processing (accounting firm): 12 hrs/week → under 30 mins | 96% reduction
• Investor onboarding (HighCrowd, regulated): 45 mins → 8 mins | 82% reduction,
ISO-standard compliance
• E-commerce ops (Innovium): 10,000+ orders across 5 EU countries with a 2-person team
• Manufacturing scale (3Descu): 10 → 200+ 3D printers in 3 years | ISO 9001 certified
STACK
n8n · Zapier · Make · Python · JavaScript · SQL · REST/GraphQL · OpenAI · Claude · AWS
CERTIFICATIONS
• AWS Cloud Solutions Architect - Amazon Web Services (2025)
• IBM AI Product Manager - IBM (2025)
• FinTech Foundations - Wharton, University of Pennsylvania
• MBA in Entrepreneurship & Business Administration
Message me with your current bottleneck. If automation can solve it, I'll tell
you exactly how - and give you an honest read if it can't.
Automated Workflow
AI Development
n8n
Zapier
API Integration
Process Optimization
Data Analysis
CRM Development
Operations Management Software
Python
SQL
Automation
Inventory Management
Database Design
Business Process Automation
Iordache A.
Bucharest, Romania
$30/hr
5.0
9 jobs
"Traditional development is too slow for the AI era. I bridge the gap between high-level design and rapid software execution."
Most businesses either spend months waiting for a developer to ship a feature or settle for tools that look outdated. I offer a different path. As an AI-native developer and designer, I use tools like Claude Code, Lovable, and v0 to deliver pixel-perfect software and automations at 10x the speed of manual coding.
I divide my expertise into two core pillars to help your business grow:
1. 💎 CONCEPT-TO-LAUNCH: FULL SAAS & MVP DEVELOPMENT (50%)
I take your raw idea and turn it into a revenue-ready platform. You don't need to worry about the technical "how"—I handle the entire lifecycle:
-A-to-Z Execution: I manage domain acquisition, Vercel hosting, and Supabase database architecture.
-Design-Led Engineering: Your SaaS will look like a premium Silicon Valley product, not a generic template.
-The Handover: You get full documentation (Claude.md / Skill.md / PDF) so you can maintain or scale the app independently using AI.
2. 🎯 DISCRETE SOLUTIONS: LANDING PAGES, AUTOMATIONS & FIXES (50%)
Not every project needs a full SaaS. I help you optimize your current operations and conversion rates:
-High-Conversion Landing Pages: I build lightning-fast, modern pages (Next.js/Tailwind) that actually turn visitors into customers.
-AI Business Automations: I eliminate manual bottlenecks using n8n, Zapier, and custom AI agents to streamline your workflow.
-"The Fixer" Service: Got a broken API integration or a buggy AI-generated script? I dive into the code (Next.js, Python, JS) and fix it instantly.
-Consulting & Strategy: I help you identify which parts of your business can be automated to save you 10+ hours per week.
⚡ THE 72-HOUR PROTOTYPE PROMISE
Speed is my greatest asset. For any project—be it a new SaaS or a complex landing page—you will see a functional, live prototype within 72 hours. You’ll be able to test the UI, check the auth flow, and feel the product before we finalize the build.
🛠️ MY AI-NATIVE STACK
-Core Tools: Claude Code, Lovable, v0.dev, Bolt.new, Cursor.
-Tech: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Supabase (DB/Auth), Vercel.
-Integrations: OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Replicate, Stripe, n8n.
-Architecture: Documentation-driven development using .md system files.
✨ WHY CHOOSE A DESIGNER WHO CODES?
I have built over 20 SaaS products and successfully sold 6+ assets on platforms like Flippa and Acquire. I understand that software is only valuable if it’s fast to ship, easy to use, and beautiful to look at.
Ready to build something world-class this week? 📈
Message me with your current bottleneck or your new idea, and let’s find the fastest way to solve it.
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