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Manuela Birsan
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Manuela is a Senior Manager at Fragomen’s Brussels office. She focuses on expanding the business in the Belgian and Luxembourg markets, working closely with Fragomen’s inbound teams, focusing mainly on highly skilled work permit, posting of workers and annual compliance notification.
With 14 years of experience in Human Resources, Manuela has developed a strong experience in talent management, international recruitment, workforce planning and has overseen several HR transformation projects. Her career has spanned both global organizations and dynamic industries, including FMCG, beauty and high-end luxury retail. She has worked in Paris, Bucharest and Brussels with a highly diverse workforce.
She aims to collaborate with HR leaders and professionals to help them optimize their global mobility programs through intelligent and compliant talent movement worldwide. She is also involved with local DEI and wellbeing initiatives. Since 2021, she has been a Mental Health First Aiders certified by Stretching the City.
Prior to her current role, Manuela worked as the HR lead at Fragomen for four years, overseeing the HR function and operations in our Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam locations.
Manuela speaks English, French and Romanian.
Education
- Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas, Master's Degree, 2012
- Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Iași, B.A., 2010
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Awards
Fragomen is recognized at the National Tier 1 level for Immigration Law in the 2026 edition of The Best Law Firms – United States, with 15 offices across the country also recognized for their excellence in immigration law.
Awards
Fragomen receives Altair Global’s 2025 Super Star Award for Humanitarian Commitment, honoring the firm’s leadership in advancing humanitarian mobility initiatives.
Media mentions
Partner Rick Lamanna discusses Canada’s 2025 federal budget and its significant shift in immigration policy including new limits on international student permits and temporary residents.
Fragomen news
Fragomen is cited in the UK House of Lords’ landmark report, “The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out,” published on 4 November by the UK Engagement with Space Committee.
Blog post
Manager Zaur Gasimov discusses Georgia’s new immigration and labour-migration reforms introducing mandatory work permits, stricter employer compliance requirements and increased penalties for non-compliance.
Awards
Senior Associate Agata Danuta Richardson is recognized with a prestigious Pro Bono Publico Award by the Casa Cornelia Law Center.
Media mentions
Frankfurt Managing Partner Dr. Axel Boysen highlights the growing skilled labor gap as Europe’s defense industry expands.
Media mentions
Senior Manager William Diaz outlines the US visa options available to the games industry for bringing international talent to the United States, including O-1, L-1 and E-2.
Media mentions
Partner Jo Antoons and Manager Andreia Ghimis explain how businesses can navigate Europe’s new ETIAS pre-travel authorisation and avoid disruptions.
Media mentions
Partner Louise Haycock and Associate Jennifer Gray analyse the barriers and opportunities for overseas creatives navigating the UK’s immigration system.
Blog post
Associate Chloe Evans outlines eligibility criteria for individuals seeking British citizenship based on ancestral ties.


