Clara-Andreea Strambianu

Founded and leads a weekly newsletter delivering horizon-scanning and expert analysis of competition, regulatory and market developments, owning the full editorial cycle from research to publication. Built an engaged readership of around 4,000 legal, policy and industry professionals.

Designed and leads an independent regulatory assurance methodology for AI, competition and digital markets, testing whether legal duties translate into effective practice. Integrates measurable indicators, evidence standards, accountable ownership and red, amber and green reporting.

Leads the delivery and coordination of complex, high-dependency care for older people and adults at risk, upholding the Care Act 2014, CQC fundamental standards and statutory safeguarding duties. Acts as a trusted advocate for clients and families, ensuring their voices shape multidisciplinary decisions.

Conducts advanced comparative research into competition law, merger control and AI governance, examining how UK, EU and US regulators address market power in digital and AI ecosystems. Evaluates regulatory interventions and develops evidence-based reform proposals.

Evaluated submissions for publication, assessing originality, quality of legal reasoning and use of authority. Edited articles to publication standard, working with authors to strengthen clarity, structure and rigour of citation.

Represented the UK on an international research team affiliated with the University of Sydney, analysing complex questions of international commercial and maritime law. Assembled and coordinated the research team, allocating workstreams and building persuasive legal arguments.

Directed the management and commercial operations of Solent Productions, the University's media services business, overseeing day-to-day delivery across a team of approximately ten. Managed the CRM system for the Research and Innovation portfolio and led a strategic review of pricing and financial processes.

Spearheaded membership sales for the launch of a new women's fitness brand, helping memberships sell out within the first three months. Converted prospects into loyal members through consultative, needs-led selling and shaped launch campaigns and events.

Independently managed a caseload of up to 20 immigration and family law matters for clients in complex and vulnerable circumstances, meeting demanding statutory and court deadlines. Delivered rigorous legal research and drafted precise legal documents, correspondence and court bundles.

Led structured diagnostic interviews with more than 50 clients facing housing, immigration, family and financial hardship, uncovering the legal issues at the heart of each case. Assessed risk, urgency and complexity to triage every case and translated complex rights into clear guidance.

Rose from volunteer to youth worker and community projects coordinator, designing and delivering engagement programmes for young people. Represented the community as a speaker at national conferences and conceived and led charity events.

Pursuing an LLM in International Corporate and Commercial Law with a focus on competition law, merger control, and AI regulation.

Completed a Level 5 HE Diploma in Nursing and Health Sciences, including an evidence-based research project and 1,200 hours of supervised practice.

Grade: First Class Honours

Earned a First Class Honours LLB in Law, with a dissertation on EU and US cartel enforcement graded 92% (oral) and 88% (written).

Grade: 9.55/10

Completed the Baccalaureate Diploma in Social Sciences with a grade of 9.55/10 and a four-year average of 9.77/10.