Commercial, corporate and M&A in Romania

CMS

The Bucharest office of CMS is home to a prominent corporate practice. The department continues to handle a steady workflow of high-profile deals spanning a range of major industries in Romania; clients note the practice's 'on the ground expertise in most of the countries in the CEE region'. Practice head Horea Popescu regularly leads on multijurisdictional transactions from Bucharest and assists local clients with outbound investments. The ‘highly experienced transactional lawyerRodica Manea has a broad practice, with particular strength in financing transactions, and Mircea Moraru focuses on corporate matters in the technology and energy sectors. Claudia Nagy and Raluca Ionescu are other key contacts.

Praxisleiter:

Horea Popescu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Rodica Manea; Mircea Moraru; Claudia Nagy; Raluca Ionescu


Referenzen

‘Having on the ground expertise in most of the countries in the CEE region, means that CMS can mobilize large international specialist teams for cross-border transactions. This integrated service over multiple legal specialties and markets, including beyond CEE, helped us reduce the related time and efforts. The fact that we benefited of experienced and high-class legal assistance on our project, was also confirmed by the legal awards that have been given for the assistance on our project. CMS is recognized for advice on high-profile deals and highly regarded specialists on corporate/M&A.

‘Rodica Manea, who coordinated the Romanian part of our large pan-European NPL financing and restructuring transaction, is a highly experienced transactional lawyer, with a sound understanding of the commercials of the deal, a calm mind, problem-solving skills and a very good power of persuasion. She has the capacity to process and analyze complex materials under time pressure, and make practical sense of the issues therein, to find a workable solution.’

‘Raluca Ionescu has the capacity to handle decision-making happening at different levels, and the ability to overcome decision-fatigue, and effectively address issues arising out of sophisticated transactions which would touch on many aspects of the law.’

Kernmandanten

Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.S.


BitDefender Holding BV


Alten Europe S.A.R.L.


Low Carbon Investment Management Limited


B2 Holding


Volkswind GmbH


NewCold Cooperatif UA


Enery Development GmbH


OCP Group


All4Labels


PPC Renewables


HelleniQ Energy


Wagner


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Ford Otomotiv Sanayi on its €700m acquisition of Ford’s manufacturing plant Craiova in Romania.
  • Advised B2Holding on the Romanian aspects of a pan-European NPL financing and restructuring transaction.
  • Assisted PPC Renewables with the acquisition of two solar projects and a separate acquisition of one operational wind plant.

Filip & Company

Filip & Company is ‘the ideal partner for any M&A transaction in the Romanian market and beyond’. The practice has an excellent track record in acting for major investors and companies with operations in Romania, and is equally strong in assisting investment funds with major transactions. Practice head Alexandru Bîrsan is well versed in advising on landmark transactions. Other key practitioners to note include Monica Statescu, who has experience in advising on privatisations; Alina Stancu Bîrsan, who advises on M&A deals pertaining to projects; and Cristina Filip, who is singled out her expertise in the energy sector. Eliza Baias, Olga NițăRoxana Diaconu and Andreea Bănică are other names to note.

Praxisleiter:

Alexandru Bîrsan


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Cristina Filip; Alina Stancu Bîrsan; Monica Stătescu; Olga Niță; Eliza Baias; Roxana Diaconu; Andreea Bănică; Simona Ungureanu; Anca Badescu


Referenzen

‘Monica Statescu is extremely well prepared and is able to stand her ground in difficult negotiations. Great understanding of all concepts, mechanics and their real impact on the transaction and business.’

‘Filip &Co. has exceptional M&A lawyers who are going beyond legal technicalities; they are strategic thinkers. They have a keen ability to identify opportunities and risks within a deal, offering clients valuable insights on how to maximize value and mitigate potential challenges.’

‘The Filip & Company team is the ideal partner for any M&A transaction in the Romanian market and beyond. Their practice in this area is prodigious and they have always managed to use this asset to turn a potential deal into a successful transaction. Their ability to understand the legal and commercial specifics of each transaction and to offer fair solutions in any situation has brought us the best value that money can buy in the long history of our collaboration. Deal makers, that’s what they are!’

Kernmandanten

Digi Communications N.V. and its Romanian subsidiary, RCS & RDS S.A.


TIRIAC Group


Puma Foundation


Tiriac International Foundation


Banca Transilvania S.A.


One United Properties S.A.


Fondul Proprietatea S.A.


Gedeon Richter plc


Alpha Bank S.A.


Promateris S.A.


Mozaik Investment GmbH


Dante International S.A. (eMAG)


Holde Agri Invest S.A. and its founders


Adrem Group


Teilor Holding S.A. and its subsidiaries


Total Soft S.A.


CEE Equity Partners


Holcim Romania S.A.


Magnet Developments


2Performant Network S.A.


Farmavet S.A. and Pasteur Filiala Filipesti S.A.


Auchan Romania S.A.


Alsendo Holdings S.À R.L.


Strauss Romania S.R.L.


BCR Fleet Management S.R.L.


EVERGENT INVESTMENTS S.A.


Kone Corporation


Renault Group


Medicover Group (ABC Medicover Holdings BV)


Smartree Romania SRL


Amber Studio S.A.


Pandora Jewelry S.R.L.


High Tech Engineering Center doo Beograd


Fullscreen Digital SRL


Vicentiu Zorzolan


Octavian Radu (TCE Group)


Zentiva S.A.


Aston Group


Sterling Global


Synergy


Copenhagen Infrastructure Fund


BayWa r.e.


Smyk All for Kids


Aggranda Solutions


Gheorghe Peltecu and Peltecu Medical S.R.L.


Credit Europe Bank


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting for Renault Group on the carve-out and sale of its combustion and hybrid engines, together with preliminary restructuring operations and subsequent reorganisation.
  • Assisting RCS-RDS with the establishment by its subsidiary of a joint venture in Spain with Abrdn.
  • Assisting Fondul Proprietatea with the sale of its minority shareholding in the Enel Romania Group.

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen‘s seasoned corporate and M&A department is a top choice for clients in a range of key industries in Romania. Adriana Gaspar led the advice to Grupo Bimbo on its expansion into Romania through its $180m acquisition of Vel Pitar; she co-heads the practice with Gabriela Cacerea, who has over 20 years of experience in domestic and cross-border M&A, corporate restructurings, private equity transactions, privatisations and joint ventures; Ruxandra Bologa, who has a solid track record in representing prominent energy sector clients; and Adina Chilim-Dumitriu, who handles a broad range of corporate and M&A matters. Other names to note include Razvan Vlad, Corina Dumitru, and counsels Madalina Panca and Mirela Preda.

Praxisleiter:

Adriana Gaspar; Gabriela Cacerea; Ruxandra Bologa; Adina Chilim-Dumitriu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mirela Preda; Razvan Vlad; Corina Dumitru; Madalina Panca; Vlad Anghel


Referenzen

‘I consider NNDKP to be the best law firm in Romania. They manage to cover all the legal aspects a firm needs. Their specialised departments with their excellent lawyers gave us the comfort that we work with the right law firm.’

‘Ruxandra Bologa always demonstrated a thorough understanding of the case through comprehensive research. I also appreciated that she is always a direct person and self confident.’

‘The aspect that sets this company apart is the meticulous analysis you have on everything. Even if you seem to know everything in a field you have been managing for a long time, this law firm always brings a new breadth and a new element of knowledge to the field we work in.’

Kernmandanten

BB Global Investing Holding, S.L (part of Grupo Bimbo)


OMV Petrom


BioIVT


DHL


Nippon Express Holdings, Inc.


Holcim


Cancom SE


Ophir


Plexus


Smithfield Foods


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Grupo Bimbo on its $180m acquisition of Vel Pitar.
  • Assisted Nippon Express Holdings with acquiring the shares of multiple subsidiaries of Cargo-Partner Group Holding.
  • Advised Cancom on its acquisition of K-Businesscom-Group and all its subsidiaries.

Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii

Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii is highly regarded for its corporate and transactional expertise. The practice is recognised for its 'breadth of experience in M&A advisory', and the group is frequently instructed in high-profile mergers. The team has been kept especially busy assisting private equity investors with corporate matters. The 'commercially astute and pragmatic' Bogdan Stoica co-heads the practice with managing partner Florian Nițu and Silviu Stoica, an expert in M&A and counsel to several blue-chip US clients. Managing associate Vlad Ambrozie and Irina Ivanciu, who brings experience in real estate-related transactions, are singled out for their contributions.

Praxisleiter:

Florian Nițu; Bogdan Stoica; Silviu Stoica


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Irina Ivanciu; Vlad Ambrozie


Referenzen

‘The team led by Bogdan Stoica is excellent. They are very experienced, knowledgeable in Romanian law, and take a very commercial and pragmatic approach.’

‘Bogdan Stoica is highly commercially astute and pragmatic. Not just a lawyer but a top-rate counselor and trouble-shooter. Recommend him very highly.’

‘A breadth of experience in M&A advisory, with valuable insights, clear mark-ups on transaction docs, as well as a round the clock availability which was very important in the tight timeframe we had for our transaction.’

Kernmandanten

Romanian Business Consult (RBC)


Auchan


Oresa


Ameropa


Dedeman


Electromontaj


Provita


Via-Trend


BICO Industries


Fondul Proprietatea/Franklin Templeton Investment Management


Extremoo Group


Brain Hospital


Klass Wagen


ALD


Baupartner


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Brain Hospital on its acquisition of the neurosurgical business of Monza Hospital.
  • Advised Romanian Business Consult (RBC) on its acquisitions of SmartPay Software (SPS) and Fullscreen Digital.
  • Assisted the owners of Provita with the sale of a 51% controlling stake to MedLife.

RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA

The corporate and commercial practice at RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA has 'one of the most experienced teams in M&A deals in Romania'; private equity acquisitions have been a key driver of work for the group. The large department is jointly led by Mihai Ristici, who brings over 20 years of experience in advising on M&A, private equity, fund formation and corporate governance, to name a few areas, and the 'highly experienced, skilled and commercial' Costin Tărăcilă. Other key practitioners include Alina Stăvaru, Roxana Ionescu, who has expertise in acting for clients in heavily regulated sectors, and managing associates Cezara Urzica and Andrei Tosa.

Praxisleiter:

Costin Taracila; Mihai Ristici


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Alina Stavaru; Roxana Ionescu; Andrei Tosa; Marina Fecheta-Giurgica; Cezara Urzica


Referenzen

‘Deep industry expertise with a client-centric approach. They have a multidisciplinary team that is highly responsive. Also, they have good partnerships with international groups that we used in our projects.’

‘Alina Stavaru and Andrei Tosa are doing an excellent job on the projects we are collaborating on. They are highly adaptable, with an excellent quality-price ratio.’

‘The RTPR corporate practice operate on a very high professional level. They are responsive, skilled, and their advise is competent and commercial. Clients used to working with top international law firms, and top international law firms themselves, would not be disappointed with the RTPR services. RTPR operated for years as part of the A&O network and still have good connections across that network which can prove very useful on matters with an international element. ’

Kernmandanten

Innova Capital


Regina Maria


GreenGroup


Abris Capital Partners


Sarmis Capital


Integral Venture Partners


AROBS Transilvania Software


Catalyst Romania


AS Piletilevi Group


Zarea


Arval Service Lease Romania


Qualitance


Multimedia Est


EMI


Black Sea Fund


Romcim


Tenaris/Silcotub


Electrica


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Innova Capital on the acquisition of a majority stake in EMI from Morphosis Capital, Belemi and the founder of the business.
  • Advised Romanian private medical services provider Regina Maria on the acquisition of a 51% stake in the stomatology clinics chain Dr. Leahu.
  • Advised GreenGroup on the acquisitions of UAB Ecso and UAB Zalvaris.

Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA

Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA is 'a top regional law firm in CEE', and the Bucharest team garners praise as 'an excellent option for sophisticated transactions in the region'. The group has an established track record in acting for clients in highly regulated sectors, as well as advising investors in the private equity and venture capital arenas. Monica Cojocaru is well versed in handling transactional mandates, and advises on both the buy and sell sides of headline M&A deals in Romania, often within the energy, insurance, manufacturing and healthcare sectors, among others. Cojocaru co-heads the practice with corporate and M&A specialist Mădălina Neagu and Vienna-based Markus Piuk, 'a brilliant M&A lawyer'. Senior associate Mihaela Popescu is a name to note.

Praxisleiter:

Markus Piuk; Mădălina Neagu; Monica Cojocaru


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Vlad Cordea; Simona Lehniuc; Mihaela Popescu


Referenzen

‘Schoenherr and its associates in Romania have top law specialists, with very clear specializations, they have solid knowledge of legislation and jurisprudence, they are able to provide very specific market and business analysis, they are polyglots, serious, punctual.’

‘Madalina Neagu and her team were responsive to our questions and needs. Madalina’s English skills are impeccable and her knowledge level and skill at negotiating all parts of a M&A transaction were impressive. She was not timid or unwilling to negotiate any point that her client thought was important.’

‘Schoenherr is a top regional law firm in CEE, with strong transactional teams in all their offices and on a regional (cross-border) level. Having 15 office across the region, with their teams having already worked together in cross-border M&A deals is a huge advantage. They are an excellent option for sophisticated transactions in the region and, most relevant for us, they have a lot of industry know-how in the real estate markets which puts them on most of the more relevant deals in the region.’

Kernmandanten

Akzo Nobel


Banca Comerciala Romana


Cargo Partner


Carrier Global Corporation


Catalyst Romania Fund


CA Immo


DDM Holding


Enery


Eurobank


EUshipments.com


Fressnapf


GfK


HS Timber


MET Group


Morphosis Capital Fund I


Nofar Energy


OMV Petrom


SpeedValue


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised CA Immo on the €377m sale of its Romanian portfolio to Paval Holding.
  • Advised Carrier Global Corporation on Romanian legal matters regarding its cross-border €12bn acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions.
  • Advised Cargo-Partner on the cross-border €1.2bn sale of Cargo-Partner Group to Nippon Express Holdings.

Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii

Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii is 'at the top of the game' in the corporate and commercial arena. The group provides 'clear, to the point, and practical' advice to clients in a broad range of industries. M&A work forms a key pillar of strength for the team, and the department works closely with the firm’s energy, real estate and tax groups to support clients on deals and corporate governance issues. The practice is led by the quintet of managing partners Florentin Tuca and Gabriel Zbarcea; the 'sharp and talented' Cătălin BăiculescuStefan Damian, who handles complex corporate reorganisations, public and private M&A, and post-privatisation issues; and Horia Ispas, who is well known for handling M&A and corporate restructuring matters in the banking sector. Razvan Gheorghiu-Testa and Sorin Vladescu have respective expertise in real estate and energy transactions. Silvana Ivan, Oana Ureche and Dragos Apostol are other recommended lawyers.

Praxisleiter:

Stefan Damian; Florentin Tuca; Gabriel Zbarcea; Catalin Baiculescu; Horia Ispas


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Sorin Vladescu; Razvan Gheorghiu-Testa; Dan Borbely; Silvana Ivan; Oana Ureche; Dragos Apostol; Veronica Aman; Roxana Pana; Sergiu Cretu


Referenzen

‘I have worked with the firm on a number of different aspects and under various instructions. They helped us tremendously with contract drafting and signing, contract negotiations, due diligence investigations and so on. In the context of an M&A project, they proved to be extremely astute, having duly captured and understood all relevant legal and factual issues involved, demonstrating skill and expertise. The services are simply exceptional, this law firm is at the top of the game in the legal industry.’

‘Catalin Baiculescu has exceptional qualities: sharp and talented, competent and with a perfect understanding of the industry market in which we operate and a very good knowledge of the general economic context that could influence our business. I have relied on his expertise on many occasions and have not been disappointed. He is a brilliant legal mind! Also, calm, measured and reassuring. Have no hesitation in recommending Catalin.’

‘A team with common sense, initiative, client centred, well organized and very prompt. Professional and can-do attitude all along. Excellent contract writing techniques and negotiation skills. They followed up on all tasks that were given and provided continued guidance up to the finalization of our project.’

Kernmandanten

Vodafone Romania


Carrefour Romania


GlobalLogic Inc


Smithfield Foods Group Ltd.


The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC)


Booking Holdings Inc.


Untold Universe


The Rohatyn Group/ Optimapharm d.o.o.


Egis


Clever Media Network Group


TESLA group


Oracle


Lenovo


Vesta


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising GlobalLogic on signing a definitive agreement to acquire the group of companies Fortech SRL and Fortech Software Solutions SRL.
  • Advising Carrefour Romania SA, Carrefour France and Carrefour Netherlands on the acquisition of Romania Hypermarche SA.
  • Assisted Smithfield Foods Group Limited with its acquisition of Goodies Meat Production.

Bondoc si Asociatii SCA

The corporate team at Bondoc si Asociatii SCA is particularly well regarded for its transactional capabilities, and reports an uptick in instructions from clients in the energy and natural resources, retail, healthcare, and logistics sectors. The group has a strong track record in domestic matters, however it also has a solid track record acting as Romanian counsel in multi-jurisdictional deals. Practice head Lucian Bondoc is ‘very knowledgeable, prompt and business-oriented', and handles the full range of transactional and advisory matters. Other key names include Mihaela Bondoc, mining sector expert Bogdan Bunrău, Monica Iancu, who focuses on energy, technology and telecoms work, and energy and real estate expert Cosmin Stavaru. Daniela Gladunea and Horațiu Dumitru are singled out for their contributions.

Praxisleiter:

Lucian Bondoc


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mihaela Bondoc; Bogdan Bunrau; Monica Iancu; Cosmin Stavaru; Daniela Gladunea; Horatiu Dumitru; Gabriela Pop; Ionel Macovei; Matei Vilcov


Referenzen

‘It’s a team that’s easy to work with. From the beginning of our collaboration they easily understood our challenges and acted fast without spending unnecessary time. The engagement process was also very simple and seamless.’

‘First I have appreciated very quick reactions to our requests. In addition I have appreciated the capability to “translate” the legal language into our common business language.’

‘Our experience with them is that they are excellent. Very knowledgeable, prompt, and business-oriented.’

Kernmandanten

ABACO


ACROM (Antech)


Action Mapping


A&M Capital Europe


Aptiv


Azets Topco Limited


Bollore Logistics


Booking Holdings


BorgWarner


Cargus


CEP Renewables


CVC Capital Partners VIII


Dante International (eMag)


Engie Romania SA


Eviva Energy


Fondul Proprietatea


Franklin Templeton


Iulian Stanciu


Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)


MID Europa


NOD Network SRL


Oney


Okoenergie GmbH


Procter & Gamble


Profi Retail


Pronetis Romania SRL


Restart Energy


Returo Sistem Garanție Returnare S.A.


Solarealize


Sanofi Group


Sykes Enterprises


Tecar Family


Tembo Capital Mining GP III Ltd


Tiger of Sweden


Token Technologies


Verbund


Wind Solar Invest


Wind Space


Valoris


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised BorgWarner on a group restructuring involving the divestiture of the majority of its combustion engine assets.
  • Assisting Restart Energy with several commercial and M&A matters.

Clifford Chance Badea

Clifford Chance Badea's corporate and commercial practice in Bucharest acts as a key Eastern European hub for cross-border matters, including major transactions, corporate governance and restructurings. Enel and Mondelez are a couple of international heavyweight clients for the firm, looking to the department for advice on Romanian legal aspects of large deals. Loredana Ralea and Nadia Badea co-head the practice; Ralea is well versed in assisting entities in the consumer goods, financial services and energy sectors, while founding partner Badea represents private equity, real estate, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. Eleonora Udroiu and Lavinia Dinoci are also recommended.

Praxisleiter:

Nadia Badea; Loredana Ralea


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Eleonora Udroiu; Ecaterina Burlacu; Lavinia Dinoci; Andrei Caloian; Radu Costin


Referenzen

‘Industry and business knowledge, people, availability, identifying practical solutions to legal questions and issues.’

‘We have worked intensely in the past years with the Clifford Chance team, relying on their expertise and skills for corporate, contracts, competition, employment. I would recommend each of them to any business in our industry and not only having the confidence that they are great professionals, and the result of the work will achieve and even exceed the expectations of their client.’

‘Clifford Change Badea represents a real elite presence on the legal services market and is recognized for the exceptional quality of the services it offers. When it comes to large and complex projects, Clifford Change Badea is a reliable partner.’

Kernmandanten

Enel Green Power Romania


Enel SPA


Mondelez


Actis


PayU


Enery


JC Flowers


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Enel Group with the sale of all participations in its group subsidiaries in Romania to Greek company Public Power Corporation.
  • Advised Actis on its joint venture with Low Carbon for the development of two renewable energy projects in Romania.
  • Assisted Actis and its CEE platform Rezolv Energy with the acquisition from Monsson of a Romanian company developing a solar project.

Dentons

Dentons‘ Bucharest team has a significant presence on major cross-border transactions, with recognised strength in handling real estate, tech, and agribusiness sector work. Joint ventures and M&A deals involving green energy have been key drivers of work for the group. Practice head Perry Zizzi, who is managing partner of the firm's Romania office, is lauded for his 'outstanding expertise in M&A and transactions', and regularly acts for private equity clients in mandates. Real estate M&A is another area of focus for Zizzi. Cristina Daianu is active in tech-focused M&A transactions, and Cristian Popescu is well-versed in advising on agribusiness, energy and IT matters. Counsels Cristina Marcu and Doru Postelnicu are further names to note.

Praxisleiter:

Perry Zizzi


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Cristina Daianu; Cristian Popescu; Doru Postelnicu; Cristina Marcu


Referenzen

‘Perry Zizzi is certainly one of the most accomplished lawyers in corporate law with outstanding expertise in M&A and transactions.’

‘Working with Dentons was easy and efficient, the team was very collaborative, open, trying to understand very well the issue, coming back with follow-up questions and recommendations.’

‘Cristina Daianu is efficient, open, interested in understanding the field of activity as well as possible, offering alternatives and recommendations to better suite the client’s request.’

Kernmandanten

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR)


Blackstone


Asseco


ArCoWave / Conectys


KC Agro


MGM


Danubia Farming SA


Xella


Dawn Capital


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Dawn Capital on its $35m Series A investment into FlowX.AI.
  • Advised MGM on its acquisition of the Rekord group.

DLA Piper Dinu SCA

DLA Piper Dinu SCA handles a steady workflow of domestic M&A transactions and international deals involving Romanian elements. The department is recognised for its niche expertise in venture capital matters, representing start-ups, angel investors and venture capital funds. Marian Dinu heads up the practice. Paula Corban-Pelin specialises in M&A in the energy and financial services sectors; Oana Dutu-Buzura was promoted to partner in May 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Marian Dinu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Paula Corban-Pelin; Oana Dutu-Buzura; Cristina Bucur; Bogdan Buta; Sandra Cahu; Denisa Achim-Postea


Referenzen

‘Great knowledge base for corporate related matters in Romania coupled with a very responsive team.’

‘Cohesive team of very well-prepared professionals.’

Kernmandanten

Intrum AB


Energy Assets Investment


The Phoenix Insurance Group


Globant


Yougov PLC


General Electric


Capvis


Hydro Extruded Solutions AB


Ox2


Engie Romania


Publicis Groupe


Intrum A.B


Binance


Wizz Air


Evolution Prest Systems S.R.L. (Evomag)


Adservio Social Inovation


Green Horse Games


R+P Ropeco A.G.


Elisa OYJ


Agrii Romania


Deepstash Srl


Polhem Infra


Early Game Partners BV


Dante International (EMAG)


Fintech OS


Roboself Technology Srl


Intelligent It Srl


Bright Spaces Srl


Asmodee Group


Bank Leumi Israel


Green Group


Abris Cee Mid-Market Fund III Lp


Hcl Technologies


Wipro


PNE


London Stock Exchange Group


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Globant on the acquisition of Pentalog Romania SRL and Pentalog HR Romania SRL from the Pentalog Group founders.
  • Advised Publicis Groupe on the acquisition of Tremend Software Consulting from Marius Hanganu, Ioan Cocan and Bogdan Nitulescu.
  • Advised Intrum AB on exiting its Romanian operations through the sale of its NPL portfolio to DDM Group AG.

Kinstellar

Kinstellar‘s corporate and M&A department is well versed in advising on the full spectrum of transactional matters and corporate reorganisations. Key areas of instruction include cross-border and domestic transactions, business transfers, private equity transactions, mergers and demergers, restructurings, and joint ventures. Practice head Zsuzsa Csiki is 'exceptionally responsive and practical in her advice'. Mădălina Perțe, Mihai Stan, and TMT expert Oana Grigore are other key practitioners.

Praxisleiter:

Zsuzsa Csiki


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mihai Stan; Mădălina Perțe; Oana Grigore


Referenzen

‘The practice is specialized for different areas and is well organized in relation to clients. The client may contact the lawyers and ask for clarifications directly, very openly. It provides practical solutions to the problems of the client.’

‘Zsuzsa Csiki is well prepared and prompt in finding appropriate solutions.’

‘Zsuzsa Csiki was extremely flexible and creative during our transaction. She was also very accommodating of constant change of direction on the deal. Mihai Stan kept the ball rolling at all times. He’s a total powerhouse.’

Kernmandanten

Victoria’s Secret


Mondly


Agroind and Promat


PricewaterhouseCoopers


One Rock Capital Partners


Group Bruxelles Lambert


CCC


Black Sea Fund


Inteva Products


Inter Cars


Eleven 3EAD


BriseGroup


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Victoria’s Secret on due diligence and transactional issues concerning an agreement to acquire a 100% stake in Adore Me.
  • Advised the founders of two agriculture companies, Agroind and Promat, on a restructuring transaction together with the joint venture partner, Ameropa DG Holding AG.
  • Advised the owners of Mondly on its sale to the British group Pearson.

Musat & Asociatii

The ‘prompt, dedicated and efficient‘ team at Musat & Asociatii is well regarded for handling a broad range of corporate matters, including large M&A deals, divestments, corporate governance, joint ventures and transfers of business. Gheorghe Musat is a highly respected practitioner, and Razvan Stoicescu is 'highly professional and efficient'. Iulian Popescu, IP expert Paul Buta and Monia Dobrescu, who focuses on finance transactions, are key lawyers in the practice. All named practitioners jointly head up the practice.

Praxisleiter:

Gheorghe Mușat; Răzvan Stoicescu; Iulian Popescu; Paul Buta; Monia Dobrescu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Andrei Ormenean; Sirin Omer


Referenzen

‘Musat is a big law firm with many lawyers specialized in various domains. We have been working with them for so many years so they know very well the company. Their lawyers are prompt, dedicated and efficient.’

‘I will mention here Razvan Stoicescu, the main partner who is very business and strategic oriented, with excellent communication skills, very prompt and efficient.’

‘Excellent level of market knowledge.’

Kernmandanten

Geely Holding Group and Geely Automobile Holdings Limited


Kohlberg Group


Romgaz SA


Ecolab Group


Investcorp


Engie Romania S.A.


Premier Capital B.V.


Amazon.Com Inc.


Hili Properties PLC


Sika AG


Adesgo


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Geely Holding Group and Geely Automobile Holdings Limited on the Romanian legal aspects of a joint venture agreement with Renault Group to launch a new powertrain technology company.
  • Advised Kohlberg & Company on its investment in in Worldwide Clinical Trials (WCT).
  • Advised SNGN Romgaz on corporate governance matters.

Reff & Associates SCA

Reff & Associates SCA is very well known for assisting major multinational companies and investors operating in Romania, often with high-value transactions. The practice is also active in complex group reorganisations, corporate governance, and joint ventures, to name a few areas. The commercial and corporate department is led by the triumvirate of managing partner Alexandru ReffGeorgiana Singurel, who is well versed in handling demergers, and Diana Fejer, who is adept at acting for clients on the buy and sell side of mandates. Iulian Maier and Fraga Varadi are names to note.

Praxisleiter:

Georgiana Singurel; Alexandru Reff; Diana Fejer


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Iulian Maier; Fraga Varadi


Referenzen

‘Georgiana Singurel is very well up to speed. A talent in the team is Fraga Varadi, she has high performance and always very detailed.’

‘The team members each bring their own complimentary skills and knowledge set. They also have a good team hierarchy where this complimentary skills and knowledge is effectively combined into a better service to the client.’

‘While I have dealt with numerous legal firms on multi-disciplinary legal issues in the past, the combination of this team in the extremely complex commercial and statutory environment in the combination of private and state-governed activities within the volatile and dynamic Romanian environment is quite unique.’

Kernmandanten

Tinmar Energy


RetuRO SGR


Hatboru Romania


APC Universal Partner


Marcos Provit


Knauf Insulation Holding GmbH


Adidas


IKEA


LIDL


Haier Tech


Leroy Merlin Romania SRL


Alfasigma


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Tinmar Energy on the establishment of a strategic joint venture with CE Oltenia.
  • Assisted APC Universal Partner with its acquisition of a business from Profelis C&V.

Wolf Theiss

Wolf Theiss' corporate and M&A offering in Romania includes assisting prominent international entities, private equity clients and software developers with a range of transactional matters. The team has been kept busy acting for private equity funds, and advising multinational clients on group restructurings. Practice head Ileana Glodeanu is 'very inspiring', and is highly regarded for her expertise in assisting TMT, energy and pharmaceutical companies with transactional matters. Managing partner of the Bucharest office Bryan Jardine is a key name in the team. Counsels Mihai Coadă and George Ghitu and senior associate Cornelia Postelnicu, who provides ‘excellent advice on issues associated with M&A matters', are also recommended. The group was bolstered by the arrival of Andreea Cărare in February 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Ileana Glodeanu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Bryan Jardine; Mihai Coadă; George Ghitu; Cornelia Postelnicu; Andreea Cărare


Referenzen

‘Cornelia Postelnicu was very helpful, she has a very broad knowledge across multiple sectors and she is very commercial in her approach. Definitely one of the best up-and-coming lawyers.’

‘Wolf Theiss has great industry expertise, and a client centric approach. They offer quick response and they are extremely reliable.’

‘Cornelia Postelnicu was very helpful and provided very specific advice regarding the Romanian market. She has very good legal and IT know-how and was very quick in response.’

Kernmandanten

Apex Alliance


Arobs Transilvania Software


CGI Inc.


Dacia Plant


Emona Capital


ERGO Group


Fortech


Jade Power Trust


KKR & Co. Inc.


MHC Software


Novalpina Capital


Osram Continental


Penta Investments


Revetas Capital Advisors


Snyk


Sunman Toys


The Carlyle Group


Trillium Corporate


Vienna Insurance Group (VIG)


Visma AS


Vodafone


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Fortech’s shareholders with the sale of the company.
  • Assisting Arobs Transilvania Software with its acquisition of Centrul de Soft Pro.
  • Advising Jade Power Trust on the sale of its portfolio of six renewable energy projects to Enery Power Holding.

Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL

The 'very well prepared, highly reliable and efficient' corporate and M&A practice at Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL is jointly led by Radu Diaconu, who advises on a broad range of work, including mergers and spin off processes, and Stefan Mantea, who made partner in July 2023. Senior managing associate Irina Corcoveanu joined the group from private practice. Senior associates Larisa Jurcă and Rares Crîșmaru are names to note.

Praxisleiter:

Radu Diaconu; Ștefan Mantea


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Nicoleta Gheorghe; Irina Corcoveanu; Larisa Jurcă; Rareș Crîșmaru; Otilia Oglage


Referenzen

‘Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii has one of the best team of lawyers we have worked with. They are very well prepared, highly reliable and efficient. They were always by our side, explaining us all the legal implications and protecting our interest. We are very pleased with the collaboration with them.’

‘Nicoleta Gheorghe provided us excellent services. She is very knowledgeable, prompt and always thinking at our best interests.’

‘The team formed of Stefan Mantea, Nicoleta Gheorghe and Otilia Oglage provided us excellent services, providing the best approach in a timely and efficient manner. They showed a good understanding of our needs and responded very prompt to all our requests. We had a good cooperation with them and we highly recommend them for corporate and M&A projects.’

Kernmandanten

Agrisol International RO SRL


The sole shareholder of Aromatique Food SRL


Vastint Romania SRL


Daas Impex SRL


Honeywell Group


Lenovo Group


Atlas Warehousing SRL


Ebm-Papst Automotive & Drives Romania SRL


The shareholders of Cytogenomic Medical Laboratory SRL


Clarfon SA


Eco Euro Doors SRL


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the shareholders of Clarfon on the sale of the majority shares to V4C Acquisition 1, a Polish investment fund.
  • Advised the shareholders of Cytogenomic Medical Laboratory on the sale of an 85% majority stake to Future Life.
  • Advised Aromatique’s sole shareholder on the sale of a majority stake to Turpaz Industries.

Biris Goran SPARL

Under the leadership of transactional expert Teodora Moțatu, the corporate and M&A department at Biris Goran SPARL has seen an uptick in seller-side mandates, and continues to advise on shareholder disputes. Energy, agribusiness and food are among the firm's key sectors of strength .Daniela Lazea is well versed in advising on real estate transactions, and Ruxandra Jianu is particularly strong in tax matters. Senior associate Kira Bujduveanu provides standout support, with experience in advising on joint ventures and corporate governance matters.

Praxisleiter:

Teodora Moțatu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Daniela Lazea; Ruxandra Jianu; Kira Bujduveanu; Bogdan Nițulescu; Iulia Matei


Referenzen

‘Teodora Motatu is brilliant.’

‘They have a winning spirit and are constantly looking for solutions to a problem.’

‘They treat you as a customer. The customer has priority. They make time for you and listen to your problems.’

Kernmandanten

Monsson Group


Renergy Power Plants


Norwegian Refugee Council|Danish Refugee Council


Inditex Group


Global Vision


Boanta, Gidei & Asociatii SCP (in association with CEE Attorneys)

The corporate and M&A department at Boanta, Gidei & Asociatii SCP (in association with CEE Attorneys) is well-placed to advise on cross-border deals with Romanian legal elements. Nicolae Ursu is 'very responsive, punctual, and knowledgeable in all aspects of corporate law'; he co-heads the practice with the 'clever negotiator' Sergiu Gidei. Managing associate Mădălina Ivan stands out for her 'dedication and effort'.

Praxisleiter:

Nicolae Ursu; Sergiu Gidei


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mădălina Ivan


Referenzen

‘The practice is small and flexible compared to other firms and can efficiently respond to both daily legal work as well as larger, transaction-related work.’

‘We worked with Sergiu Gidei. What I liked about Sergiu was that he handled both the legal meaning of clauses, but also understood the business implications for me. I see him as a very clever negotiator, knowing when to take a step back for a bigger gain later.’

‘The legal team has consistently demonstrated trustworthiness and adaptability. They collaborate closely with us to identify our specific legal needs and address them promptly. What sets them apart from other firms is their hands-on approach and commitment to our challenges.’

Kernmandanten

Timesafe (Pago)


Dataware Consulting


Unit Vision & Sales Partner Automotive


Expert Cleaning


Vertical Seven Group


Holde Agri Invest Group


SevenX Group


Sparking Capital Venture Fund (AIF)


Fagura Finance


Pluria International


Romania Hypermarche SA (Cora Romania)


EMSA Capital (Aplast Wood Industry)


CCHBC (Coca Cola Romania)


Yusen Logistics Group


TD Synnex Bucharest


Centru Educațional Si Lingvistic (Berlitz)


Atrea Ventilation


Pay By UXO


Affinity Transport Solutions


Axes Software


Delamode Romania


Mergeani SRL


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Dataware Consulting on the sale of a 70% stake to Bittnet Group.
  • Assisted Vertical Seven Group with its private equity investments in several Romanian companies.
  • Represented Unit Vision and Sales Partner Automotive in a partial division of the company Unit Vision.

bpv Grigorescu Stefanica

bpv Grigorescu Stefanica's corporate and M&A practice often acts as local counsel on transactions across multiple jurisdictions. The team is also well placed to handle restructurings and reorganisations, mergers and demergers and corporate governance matters. Managing partner Catalin Grigorescu has expertise in advising on corporate reorganisations; he co-heads the practice with Alexandru Rusu, a key name to note for advising on tax issues in the corporate arena. Anca Albulescu is regularly instructed by local and international companies, real estate entities and investment funds.

Praxisleiter:

Catalin Grigorescu; Alexandru Rusu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anca Albulescu; Cristina de Jonge; Iulia Dragomir


Referenzen

‘Great people, love working with them, they’re proficient and dedicated.’

‘They give 101%, are always on time, dedicated and walk the extra mile.’

Kernmandanten

Softelligence SRL


Smart ID Dynamics SA


Siqsess Technology SRL


Supernova


InCrys (Crys Computers SRL)


Innoship


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the shareholders of Romanian company Softelligence on its takeover by the US company Encora Holdings.
  • Advised Supernova on the acquisition of six shopping centres in Romania from Delhaize Group and Galimmo Group.
  • Advised Smart ID Dynamics on the acquisition of Spectrum.

D&B David si Baias SCA

D&B David si Baias SCA‘s team is lauded for its 'in-depth understanding and complex knowledge of mergers and acquisitions law, and extraordinary ability to understand extremely complex transactions'. The client base includes pharmaceutical, healthcare and energy sector entities. Anda Rojanschi has 'deep knowledge of M&A intricacies', and jointly heads the practice with Sorin David, who fields expertise in corporate and competition law. Cristina Păduraru and managing associates Adina Oprea and Romana Petre are names to note.

Praxisleiter:

Anda Rojanschi; Sorin David


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Cristina Păduraru; Adina Oprea; Romana Petre


Referenzen

‘David and Baias Law Firm truly stands out in the legal field. Their team’s exceptional expertise and dedication to clients is impressive. They take a client-centric approach, tailoring their services to individual needs, which fosters strong client relationships.’

‘Their commitment to diversity and inclusion in their workplace is admirable, and it’s reflected in their team’s diverse perspectives.’

‘I had the privilege of collaborating with Anda Rojanschi from David and Baias Law Firm on several M&A projects, and I must say it was an exceptional experience. Anda’s dedication, expertise, and professionalism truly stood out throughout our partnership. Her attention to detail and deep knowledge of M&A intricacies were invaluable in navigating complex transactions. She consistently went the extra mile to ensure that our projects were not only executed flawlessly but also aligned with our strategic goals.’

Kernmandanten

Orange


Public Power Corporation (Greece)


Shell Romania


Abbvie (Romania)


Oracle (Romania)


Altex Group


Istanbul Memorial Healthcare Group


Goodies Meat Production


Ceres Pharma


Vista Bank


Fiterman Pharma


Iveco Romania Group


Gemini Cad Systems


Ruris Impex


Piriou


Signal Iduna


Rombat


B.Braun


Eli Lilly


Bekaert


OMV Petrom


BP Group


Hach Lange (Danaher Group)


Toros Agroport Romania


Broadhurst Investments


Clinicile Sfanta Maria (Med Life Group)


Banca de Export Import a Romaniei (EXIMBANK)


Xcars Store


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisting Public Power Corporation with the acquisition of Enel Group’s entities in Romania.
  • Acted for Broadhurst Investments, as a shareholder of Vel Pitar, on the sale of its participation in the company to Grupo Bimbo (Mexico).
  • Advised Ceres Pharma on the acquisition of dietary supplement brand Dacia Plant.

Noerr

The corporate and commercial practice at Noerr assists a diverse client base of strategic investors, investors, international groups and domestic companies with local and multijurisdictional M&A deals and greenfield investments. Recent areas of instruction for the group include complex M&A, divestments of Romanian operations and post-merger integrations. Rusandra Sandu leads the team, which includes Luiza Bedros, Magdalena Lupoi and Gabriel Popa.

Praxisleiter:

Rusandra Sandu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Luiza Bedros; Magdalena Lupoi; Gabriel Popa; Cristina Stamboli; Andrei Balus; Catalina Balus


Referenzen

‘Their actions and reactions are very quick and always to the point. They supported us at all times in a very professional, factually competent and well-structured manner. The multilingualism (in our experience, fluent Romanian, German and English) is also a big advantage.’

‘NOERR supported us with a strong team, with a lot of experience. We were able to trust a team with decades of experience in the M&A sector. They have advised us in various teams on different topics (corporate law, tax, antitrust law). They understand quickly our concerns and proactively point out latent risks. Their international network and experience also helps in the communication and in understanding of the clients’ needs and expectations.’

Kernmandanten

Stada Group


Maresi Austria


ISS Facility Services


Bristol-Myers Squibb


Harman International Industries


Samsung Electronics


Universal Alloy Corporation Europe


Saint-Gobain


Access Group


Chiesi Romania


Roto Romania


Kellogg European Services Support


SD Worx


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisting Stada Group with a internal reorganisation process.
  • Advised CLAAS Group on all legal matters regarding its acquisition of Serv Class.
  • Assisted Saint-Gobain with the acquisition of the Hungarian, Slovak and Romanian subsidiaries of a Benelux-based building materials manufacturer.

Volciuc-Ionescu

Volciuc-Ionescu's practice has a solid track record in acting for clients in the energy, tech, automotive, construction and pharmaceutical sectors, and has been kept especially busy handling a high volume of M&A deals and private equity transactions. Ramona Volciuc-Ionescu leads the team, bringing over 20 years of experience in advising on M&A transactions taking place in Central Europe and Eastern Europe. Managing partner Sabin Volciuc-Ionescu is another highly regarded name for transactional work. Ana Sandu is an up-and-coming practitioner, with particular expertise in advising on healthcare, construction, chemicals and technology sector transactions. Ada Butnaru is a name to note.

Praxisleiter:

Ramona Volciuc-Ionescu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Sabin Volciuc-Ionescu; Ana Sandu; Ada Butnaru


Referenzen

‘Very responsive and commercial in approach.’

‘I have really enjoyed working with lead partner Ramona Volciuc. Very sensible and calm under pressure. I have a lot of faith in the advice that she provides.’

Kernmandanten

Schmid Industrieholding Group


Mytilineos Group


Varroc Group


Energia de Portugal Group


Delivery Hero Group


Electrica Group


Xperi Group


Montana Energy


Lumina Renewables


Western Union


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Austrotherm on its acquisition of Opal Technologies.
  • Advised the management of New Business Dimensions (NBD) and a new investor on the acquisition of all shares in NBD.
  • Acted for ALS on the acquisition of Centru de Mediu si Sanatate.

Buzescu & Tomescu SPRL

Buzescu & Tomescu SPRL's corporate team is well versed in handling a broad range of cross-border transactions, and has a solid track record in acting as counsel to foreign investors on inbound deals. Peter Buzescu leads the 'professional and experienced' team; Adrian Tomescu and Corina Papuzu are key contacts.

Praxisleiter:

Peter Buzescu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Adrian Tomescu; Corina Papuzu


Referenzen

‘The practice at Buzescu Ca works as a team, which is really a strength for us as a client. They know our history way back, and they always act professionally by updating their team so that we are giving the best advice for our local legal changes.’

‘I appreciate that both Peter Buzescu and Corina Papuzu respond fast, and always with short email messages, only asking or replying to the necessary.’

‘Professional and experienced team of advisors.’

Kernmandanten

Danfoss


Travelport


Textron


Wizz Air


EDF Trading


Tupperware


Petrol Ljubliana


Kautex


Timken


Medochemie


Canam Steel


Algolia


Viking Oilfiels Services


Better Collective


Dalea Investment Group


Central European Driling


Taktile


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Danfoss on the takeover of Sondex.
  • Advised Textron on the sale of a Romanian subsidiary, and corporate governance matters concerning another Romanian subsidiary.

Leroy si Asociatii

Under the leadership of M&A expert Bruno Leroy, the corporate team at Leroy si Asociatii has established strong credentials for handling M&A, joint ventures, and investments and divestments. Automotive, banking and finance, consumer goods, insurance, energy, construction and agribusiness are key sector strengths for the group, which is also widely recognised for its specialist focus in assisting French clients with corporate matters. Other key practitioners include the 'versatile and very competentAndreea Toma and senior associates Ruxandra Manciu and Anda Tufan.

Praxisleiter:

Bruno Leroy


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Andreea Toma; Ruxandra Manciu; Anda Tufan; Adriana Spataru


Referenzen

‘The team is extremely united between juniors and partners which is rather rare in a law firm and promotes reactivity. On the other hand, the team perfectly knows both French and Romanian mentalities, which is a very valuable asset for negotiations.’

‘The main partner Bruno Leroy is personally involved in resolving the difficulties of a negotiation and goes beyond his role as legal adviser. Adriana Sparatu and Andrea Toma have a perfect knowledge of Romanian law, which is just normal, but above all, show great imagination to find the most favourable legal solution for their client.’

‘Smart, reliable and efficient team.’

Kernmandanten

Louis Vuitton


ETI European Food Industries S.A.


EMI EQUIPEMENT MAINTENANCE INDUSTRIE


Servier


Gefco


CEVA Logistics


Intacct


Tereos


Engie Romania


Groupe Rocher


Bird&Bird


Expert Petroleum


Financiere Esterel SAS


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Tereos on the divestment of its interest in a company that operates a large sugar factory in Romania.
  • Advised EMI Equipement Maintenance Industrie and its shareholders on all legal aspects of an investment of a majority stake by the private equity fund Innova.
  • Advised Engie on the due diligence process and drafting and negotiation of agreements for a business transfer agreement and share purchase agreement.

Peli Partners

At Peli Partners, the team is perhaps best known for its expertise in handling corporate and commercial matters for clients in the real estate sector, often acting for major real estate developers in large transactions. The group is also adept at advising on regulatory matters and day-to-day corporate governance issues. Investment firms and banks are included the group's client roster. The 'very creative' Carmen Peli heads up the practice, and is highly regarded for her excellent track record in handling a number of landmark M&A transactions in Romania. Francisc Peli brings expertise in real estate law, and is active on related corporate and M&A matters. Oana Badarau also focuses on real estate transactions. Delia Dumitrescu, Oana Bucsa and Ana Atanasiu are singled out for their contributions. Andreea Cărare left the firm in February 2023.

Praxisleiter:

Carmen Peli


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Francisc Peli; Delia Dumitrescu; Ana Atanasiu; Oana Bucșa


Referenzen

‘The team is very helpful and receptive to all our needs and requests in this field.’

‘The team is absolutely excellent — extremely competent and also extremely proactive. They have a solid reputation in the market which is in and of itself an asset when we show up represented by Peli Partners.’

‘This practice distinguishes itself in numerous aspects, but I would like to highlight two: their exceptional attention to detail and their commitment to exceeding expectations. They consistently provided proactive legal counsel and comprehensible explanations.’

Kernmandanten

Mitiska REIM


Portland Trust


Global Trade Centre (GTC)


Impetum Group


Forte Partners


Saint-Gobain Group


Warehouses de Pauw Romania


Scallier Investment


Tiriac Group


Niro Investment Group


Jones Lang LaSalle Services


Direct One


Colosseum Mall


Brio Teste Educationale


Salah Turkmani


Lion’s Head


Argo Real Estate


Transcenda Ltd.


Oti Holding


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted two investment funds with the divestment of a retail portfolio.
  • Assisted Portland Trust with the sale of a stake in its special purpose vehicle, which is developing Expo Business Park, to S Immo.
  • Advised Forte Partners on a divestment matter.

Stratulat Albulescu Attorneys at Law

Venture capital work is a core pillar of strength for the commercial practice at Stratulat Albulescu Attorneys at Law, with the team often instructed by technology sector clients in matters. The group is also adept at advising on foreign investments into a broad range of sectors in Romania. The practice is jointly led by Silviu Stratulat, who excels in advising on private equity, venture capital, and strategic investment matters, and Cristina Man, a corporate law expert with strength in the IT and communications sectors. Raluca Gabor and Adrian Hlistei-Muresan are key associates in the group. Octav Stan has left the firm.

Praxisleiter:

Silviu Stratulat; Cristina Man


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Raluca Gabor; Adrian Hlistei-Muresan


Referenzen

‘They provide prompt and clear advice on a variety of matters.’

‘Silviu Stratulat is always pragmatic, quick to respond and cost effective.’

‘The SAA team is highly skilled and highly capable when it comes to handling complex cross-border transactions. The deliver a powerful combination of in-depth local knowledge along with a strong understanding of the requirements of US and EU companies.’

Kernmandanten

Stera Chemicals


Modus Create


MCID (Ministerul Cercetarii Inovatiei si Digitalizarii/ Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitalization of Romania)


GapMinder Venture Partners


TripStax Technology Limited


Rookpool Investments


Encora Digital Inc


Walden Group


Reorg


Resource Partners


Wood and Company


Catalyst Romania Fund II


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Encora Digital on the acquisition of Softelligence and its subsidiaries in the UK and North Macedonia.
  • Advising MCID on the proposed merger between Orange Romania and Orange Romania Communications.
  • Acted for Stera Chemicals and its founder on the sale of a majority stake in the company to Oqema Group.

Bohalteanu şi Asociaţii

Ionut Bohalteanu and Daniela Milculescu co-lead the corporate and commercial offering at Bohalteanu şi Asociaţii. The team is adept at advising on a range of cross-border investments, with particular expertise in assisting clients from the energy sector. The practice heads are ably supported by Anda Calin and Andreea Roman.

Praxisleiter:

Ionuț Bohâlțeanu; Daniela Milculescu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Anda Calin; Andreea Roman


Referenzen

‘Very responsive.’

‘Ionut Bohalteanu, Daniela Miculescu and Anda Calin – proactiveness, transparency and innovative thinking.’

‘Bohalteanu si Asociatii promotes a collaborative culture within the team, which extends to their working relationships with clients. This collaborative approach ensures that multiple perspectives and skills are harnessed to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.’

Kernmandanten

Premier Energy


KPMG Legal - Toncescu & Partners SPRL

KPMG Legal - Toncescu & Partners SPRL' corporate practice is home to 'a highly skilled group of lawyers'. The team is well known for advising on transactions within Romania's real estate sector, however the group is equally adept at assisting investment entities with corporate work in a broad range of sectors. Laura Toncescu has a solid track record in representing major international and Romanian companies in acquisitions and regulatory matters; she co-heads the department with Vlad Peligrad and Dragos Iamandoiu, who brings experience in cross-border deals.

Praxisleiter:

Laura Toncescu; Vlad Peligrad; Dragos Iamandoiu


Referenzen

‘We had the privilege to collaborate with KPMG Legal’s team on a project pertaining to a company merger and acquisition. The firm demonstrated an exceptional level of excellence, boasting a highly skilled group of lawyers who possess profound expertise in the field. They not only provided effective solutions but also exhibited a remarkable ability to grasp and address the most intricate legal matters.’

‘Throughout our close collaboration, the professionalism exhibited by Dragos Iamandoiu was truly exceptional. He consistently provided invaluable guidance and unwavering support for both the business and legal aspects of the project. His flexible approach and readiness to stand by our side in discussions and negotiations, even when called upon at short notice, were commendable.’

‘They are reliable, professional and responsive, they know to adapt and understand the clients’ business.’

Kernmandanten

Paval Holding


Golden Food Snacks


White Image


Dentstore


MedLife


Natanael


TeleportHQ


Marcom R.M.C. 94 SRL


Bancroft Fund


Green Group


Turpaz


EOS Group


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Paval Holding on the acquisition of CA Immo’s portfolio in Romania.
  • Advised the founders of Dentstore on the transfer of the entire shareholding of Dentstore to private equity fund Abris Capital Partners.
  • Acted for White Image on its takeover by Mediapost Hit Mail.

MPR Partners

MPR Partners continues to handle a high volume of work from international clients, often pertaining to M&A deals and day-to-day corporate and commercial advice. The practice is led by the triumvirate of Gelu Maravela, who brings expertise in privatisations; Dana Rădulescu, who advises on divestments; and Daniel Alexie, who is well known for representing major corporate clients in a range of matters.

Praxisleiter:

Gelu Maravela; Dana Rădulescu; Daniel Alexie


Referenzen

‘Broad knowledge of the field, good collaboration and fast time answers.’

‘Easy to get in touch, understand time pressure and calibrate their resources accordingly to send their opinions in a timely manner.’

Kernmandanten

Aegean Airlines


Air France – KLM


Amerocap


BBraun Avitum


Eberspäecher


Interparking


V-Ridium


Salomon


Autotechnica Fleet Services


ONV LAW

ONV Law fields a corporate practice with solid expertise in handling both cross-border and domestic deals in Romania. The clients come from a broad range of industries, and the team is well versed in advising on establishing business operations in Romania, as well as handling corporate governance matters. The department is jointly led by Mihai Voicu and Lorena Ciobanu; the duo are lauded as 'exceptionally great communicators'. Alina Bilan, Ana Petrescu and Bogdan Carpan are also recommended.

Praxisleiter:

Mihai Voicu; Lorena Ciobanu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Alina Bilan; Ana Petrescu; Bogdan Carpan


Referenzen

‘A very well organized team, with great market insight. A unique knowledge in energy related commercial deals. The collaboration is always smooth, when they are in touch with the end client they organize all administration smoothly. Their management and administration is exceptional.’

‘I would like to mention Mihai Voicu and Lorena Ciobanu, both exceptionally great communicators, being available for calls and e-mails to facilitate better understanding of client needs. It is a great pleasure work with them, real team workers.’

‘They are very resolute.’

Kernmandanten

Avenir Telecom


GAS Group


Biosphere Holding


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advising Biosphere Holding on its acquisition of the business of an Austrian group of companies.

Popescu & Asociatii

The corporate and commercial practice at Popescu & Asociatii regularly acts for prominent financial institutions, investment banks and funds, and listed companies in a broad range of matters. Loredana Popescu is very well known for her expertise in handling banking and real estate transactions; she co-heads the practice with Octavian Popescu and Anca Simeria, who is active on mergers and transfers of business operations and assets.

Praxisleiter:

Loredana Popescu; Anca Simeria; Octavian Popescu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Mirela Cazacu


Referenzen

‘Good communicators, business oriented professionals, with extensive expertise in various legal areas.’

‘Octavian Popescu stands out as a very charismatic and efficient lawyer, always ready to offer support!’

‘We have been working with Popescu & Asociatii team since its incorporation. Popescu & Asociatii is our choice because they are experienced, always available, and provide us with great and quick answers all the time, in any mandate or file we entrusted them. In short, we work as a great team.’

Kernmandanten

THR Black Sea


Transport Urban Sinaia (TUS)


PLAN4N@GM Investment Fund


Sinaia City Hall


Banca Transilvania


Mytilineos Holding


Mega Image/Ahold Delhaize Group


Generali SAFPP


Eco Sud


B2KAPITAL


Sometra SA


UTI Netcity Investments


Romanian State


Teamnet International


Octapharma AG


Allsys Energy


Campeador Group


Vagabond Group


CNS Communications East Europe


Mediplus Company


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised THR Black Sea on the operation of assets held on the Romanian seaside.
  • Advised Sinaia City Hall on a financing contract for a construction project.

STALFORT Legal. Tax. Audit.

At STALFORT Legal. Tax. Audit., the corporate practice is perhaps best known for its strength in assisting German clients with potential operations and investments into the Romanian market. Raluca Oprisiu heads up the team; Carmen Lupsan left the firm in September 2023 to take up an in-house role.

Praxisleiter:

Raluca Oprisiu


Referenzen

‘Raluca Oprisiu provides outstanding support with timely responses.’

‘Very flexible, professional, reliable.

‘I have a very good relationship with many of Stalfort’s employees that goes back many years. I communicate in my mother tongue and receive excellent legal advice!’

Kernmandanten

Dr. Oetker Group


Solenzara Group


DALLI Group


J. u. A Frischeis


HARTING Technology Group


Kraftanlagen München Group


LEONI Group


TEDi Betriebs GmbH/ Tengelmann group


EDEKA group


Swoboda group


Hoffmann Industrial Tools SRL


Gothaer Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH


LISEGA SE


Diconium GmbH


Westhouse International SRL


OQEMA AG


JLW Holding Aktiengesellschaft


Zetterer Präzision GmbH


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted OQEMA with the acquisition of a majority participation in Stera Chemicals.
  • Advised Edeka and its local Romanian subsidiary on the acquisition of a local IT company.

Vernon | David

The team at Vernon | David stands out for its 'exceptional knowledge' in commercial and corporate law. The group has established strength in assisting clients from the agriculture and pharmaceutical sectors, and handles restructuring matters and day-to-day corporate governance issues. The ‘focused and insightful' Maria Nica is the practice head.

Praxisleiter:

Maria Nica


Referenzen

‘It is a very good mixture of attention to detail, understanding the business and the commercial side, thinking outside the box, versatility and creativity on top of excellent knowledge and understanding of the law.’

‘I have been working mainly with Maria Nica. She is very focused and innovative. She has a very analytical approach and is very good at providing the best solutions.’

‘A combination of several factors as their expertise, excellent customer service, prompt response to any inquiry. Allocation of a team to refer and availability for calls whenever needed.’

Kernmandanten

Xannat


Brown Forman


Banca Transilvania


Oracle


Raycap


TMK


Spearhead


Paypoint PLC


Amring


ELIT România


Ben Shimon Floris Ltd


Optaros


Intesa San Paolo


Elite Insurance


Sante


EcoSmart Union


CORE


Salvation Army


Victoria Bank


Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners

Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners has a strong track record for privatisations and transactional matters. The corporate and M&A team represents domestic and European entities from the energy, oil and gas, aviation, real estate, and construction sectors. Anca Danilescu, who heads up the practice, is 'an excellent corporate lawyer and a brilliant negotiator'. She is ably supported by the 'talented' managing associate Lidia Trandafir.

Praxisleiter:

Anca Danilescu


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Lidia Trandafir


Referenzen

‘The corporate team never ceases to amaze me with its excellent availability and reaction time. I have worked with them on several projects during the years, especially on corporate matters, and the lawyers are always solution-oriented and extremely well prepared for all situations. What I like most about them is the fact they provide a holistic approach to every mandate assigned and adapt quickly to new circumstances.’

‘They are the go-to firm for complex situations when you need lawyers that understand your business, keep an overview and a clear structure of all legal implications and never lose sight of all risks involved.’

‘We work closely with Anca Danilescu and Lidia Trandafir. Of course, depending on the nature of the project, other lawyers from different departments join the team. One of the advantages of working with a business law firm of their size is that no matter the legal problem, your business is covered.’

Kernmandanten

Alro S.A. / Vimetco N.V.


Saint Gobain Group


UniCredit Bank


Transport Trade Services


Elpreco – CRH Group


CEECAT Capital


Modulo Decorative Solutions


Lerta Energy


Meta Cellest


Duraziv


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Saint Gobain Construction Products Romania on the restructuring of its business in Romania.
  • Assisted the shareholders of Modulo Decorative Solutions with transferring shares issued by the company.
  • Advised the shareholders of IT Smart Distribution on the sale of a 100% stake in the company to ELKO Group.