Dec 20, 25

Raul Mihu Moves In-House by Joining Metro Romania as Head of Legal & Compliance

Former Dentons Partner Raul Mihu has joined Metro Romania as its new Head of Legal & Compliance.

Before joining the international wholesaler, Mihu was with Dentons between 2014 and 2025.

Earlier, he spent more than eight years at Voicu & Filipescu, first as a Senior Associate between 2005 and 2007, then as a Partner between 2008 and 2014. Earlier still, Mihu worked at Bostina & Asociatii – as an Associate between 2003 and 2004 and a Senior Associate in 2005. 

“We are pleased to welcome Raul Mihu as our new Head of Legal Affairs & Compliance at METRO Romania,” commented the company. “He is known for combining deep legal expertise with a practical understanding of business realities, and for navigating highly sensitive mandates with clarity and structure. In his new role, Raul will lead our Legal Affairs & Compliance team, strengthening our governance, supporting operational decision-making, and ensuring we continue to build a robust, future-ready compliance culture across the organization.”

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