Dragne & Asociatii SCA's dispute resolution practice is a strong choice for handling a broad spectrum of contentious work in the Romanian legal market. The team is regularly instructed by major foreign and domestic clients, with a solid track record in acting for banks in high-value litigation and representing companies in international arbitration, to name a couple of areas of expertise. The department houses a group of experts in alternative dispute resolution, however the practitioners are well versed in appearing in contentious cases before all court levels. Tax, IP, commercial and civil disputes are included in the team's workload. Managing partner Ion Dragne is a highly regarded practitioner, and Stelian Garofil is sought after for advising on contentious commercial matters, shareholder disputes and insolvency disputes. Andreia Oana Dumitrescu has an excellent reputation for handling commercial litigation and domestic and international arbitration. Commercial and tax litigator Ioana Oprea and Delia Boșman, who brings experience in tax and administrative disputes, are also key names.
Dispute resolution in Romania
Dragne & Asociatii SCA
Responsables de la pratique:
Ion Dragne; Stelian Garofil; Delia Bosman; Andreia Oana Dumitrescu; Daniel Cirstea; Ioana Oprea; Zoe Lungu; Gabriel Paraschiv; Ana-Maria Filip; Bogdan Toma
Principaux clients
Amerocap LLC
Banca Transilvania SA
First Bank SA
Fundatia Caritatea
European Drinks SA
Mol Romania Petroleum Product SRL
ICM SpA
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen
Full-service firm Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen has a strong offering in dispute resolution. The team garners praise for providing ‘tailored solutions and outstanding strategies‘ in relation to a broad range of work. Ana Diculescu-Sova, who heads up the practice, is very highly regarded for her expertise in handling complex litigation. The group’s workload includes high-profile class actions and longrunning, complex arbitration cases. Other key practitioners include Sorina Olaru, who has an excellent track record in assisting with arbitration; Valeriu Mina, who specialises in FIDIC-related disputes; and Emil Bivolaru and Marius Ezer.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ana Diculescu-Sova
Autres avocats clés:
Sorina Olaru; Emil Bivolaru; Valeriu Mina; Marius Ezer; Daniela Gramaticescu; Ioana Cioclei; Daniela Savin; Alexandru Lacureanu
Les références
‘The level of professionalism and the strong and well-known expertise on the market in dealing with complex high-stakes litigation matters are the main pillars of the dispute resolution practice within NNDKP. At every step of our collaboration, they provided great support and came up with tailored solutions and outstanding strategies that reassured us that our interests are protected. We feel extremely confident to know that our legal needs are in the right hands.’
‘Emil Bivolaru has been our partner for so many years now. He is one of the best litigators I have ever worked with in Romania, with more than two decades of experience. We really appreciate him for his strategic thinking and commitment to always achieving the best results. He offers valuable legal insights, and I am always impressed by his practical approach in every matter I bring to the table. I have great confidence in his work.’
‘Daniela Gramaticescu and Alexandru Lacureanu are very inventive and very professional.’
Principaux clients
Euroins PLC and Euroins Romania Asigurare-Reasigurare SA
Carmeuse Holding SRL
Agricola
Alro SA Slatina
Lagardere
Elcen
Porr
Wizz Air
VCE Viena
Enel Distribution
REC Immpuls Luxemburger Team
Schlumberger
Engie
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Euroins Romania Asigurare-Reasigurare and its major shareholder Euroins in litigation concerning a decision issued by the State Authority for Financial Supervision (ASF).
- Advising a real estate developer in Romania and Eastern Europe on a potential €100m damages claim against the Romanian State.
- Advising ELCEN Constanta on a damages claim brought against Constanta City Hall and Constanta municipality.
Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii
Dispute resolution is a key focus for Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii, which is widely recognised for its extensive expertise in contentious matters. The team's workload includes corporate and regulatory disputes, commercial claims, and contentious real estate and construction matters, however the group is equally adept at handling alternative dispute resolution and arbitration cases. Ciprian Donțu has an excellent track record in acting for multinational companies, financial institutions and individuals. Ilinca Ștefănescu-Goangă's workload includes civil and commercial disputes, and contentious real estate, tax, competition, public procurement and shipping cases. Florian Nițu leads the international arbitration group. At managing associate level, Bianca Chiurtu is brings experience in handling tax and administrative disputes, while Camelia Patrascu focuses on real estate infrastructure matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ciprian Dontu; Ilinca Stefanescu-Goanga; Florian Nitu; Raluca Petrescu
Autres avocats clés:
Bianca Chiurtu; Camelia Patrascu; Catinca Mihalcea; Alexandru Stan
Principaux clients
Fondul Proprietatea/ Franklin Templeton
Enel
Auchan Romania
Ameropa
AXPO
Passavant
PORR
Deutsche Leasing
Tereos
Iridex
Swietelsky Baugesellschaft
Enterprise Services Romania SRL (Hewlett Packard Group)
Clara Petroleum Ltd
Strabag AG
Fund Managers Association (AAF)
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Strabag in ICC arbitration proceedings concerning a road project.
- Represented Auchan Romania before the Bucharest Court of Appeal concerning the annulment of a multimillion dollar tax obligation imposed by the tax authorities.
STOICA & ASOCIAȚII
The ‘excellent‘ disputes team at STOICA & ASOCIAȚII has a solid track record in representing major multinational companies, domestic entities and public bodies in contentious matters in Romania. The group has seen an increase in contentious telecoms work, as well as in environmental issues, often involving tax aspects. The practice is jointly led by arbitration expert Cristiana Stoica and Valeriu Stoica, who has extensive expertise in handling civil and commercial litigation. Rareş Răducanu focuses on administrative and competition law litigation, and Andreea Stoica and Bogdan Popescu bring experience advising on IP disputes. Managing partner Dragoș Bogdan and senior partner Cătălina Dicu are highly regarded practitioners in the arena. Managing associate Mihai Stănescu is a name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Valeriu Stoica; Cristiana Stoica
Autres avocats clés:
Dragoş Bogdan; Rareş Răducanu; Andreea Stoica; Bogdan Popescu; Mihai Stănescu
Les références
‘ Andreea Stoica and Alin Oprea from Stoica & Asociatii stand out compared to other lawyers with whom we have collaborated before, through the preparation and intuition to find the most solid legal arguments to support our claims or cases.’
‘The team of Stoica & Asociatii – Attorneys at Law has a diversity in many law areas and practices, being able to provide legal assistance and dispute resolution solutions. They are always available for complex tasks and provide comprehensive opinions for our needs. In our opinion, Stoica & Asociatii has attorneys at law specialized in domains such as: constructions, corporate governance, capital markets, civil and fiscal law, that make us confident that the outcome of our disputes shall be in our advantage.’
‘During our collaboration with Stoica & Asociatii – Attorneys at Law, we had the pleasure and opportunity to collaborate with the following: Valeriu Stoica, Cristiana Stoica, Bogdan Popescu, and Dragos Bogdan. They had always demonstrated high level of professionalism and dedication to our causes.’
Principaux clients
Lightman Management S.R.L.
Teva Pharmaceuticals S.R.L.
Metroul S.A.
Roche Romania S.R.L.
Tioss Commerce S.R.L.
Girexim Universal S.A.
Reliantco Investments LTD
Banca Română de Dezvoltare – Groupe Societe Generale S.A. (BRD GSG S.A.)
UTI Group S.A.
Ariston Thermo Romania S.R.L.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Lightman Management in a claim brought against an insolvent debtor.
- Assisting Roche Romania with litigation concerning claims for damages brought by one of its distributors.
- Representing Girexim Universal in a dispute arising from a public tender procedure.
Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii
Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii is home to ‘a robust team of dispute resolution attorneys‘ which is regularly instructed in a number of the most high-profile, complex cases in Romania. The group predominantly acts for private sector clients, however the department is equally strong in assisting public authorities and government officials with disputes. Senior partner Robert Rosu has an established reputation in the dispute resolution arena. Cornel Popa brings more than 26 years of experience in handling commercial and investment arbitration and mediation, and Ionut Serban specialises in sports law arbitration. Ioana Hrisafi and Christina Vladescu are also key senior contacts. Managing associate Mihaela Maxim is a name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Robert Rosu; Ioana Hrisafi; Cornel Popa; Levana Zigmund; Ionut Serban; Christina Vladescu; Dan Cristea; Oana Gavril; Catalina Mihailescu; Alina Ungureanu; Anca Puscasu
Autres avocats clés:
Mihaela Maxim; Dana Busini; Irina Raileanu
Les références
‘Our company has been working with Tuca Zbarcea and Asociatii for at least 13 years, primarily in litigation and arbitration cases. The firm has a robust team of dispute resolution attorneys, probably the largest team in Romania. They acted for us on several cases arising from multiple areas of law: fiscal, insolvency, labour etc as well as on different arbitration cases. I would describe them as being professional, committed, excellent strategists with both written and oral skills, focused on obtaining the desired outcome and willingness to constantly improve and develop.’
‘For arbitration, I highly recommend Cornel Popa. Cornel is very experienced, he really sees the bigger picture and acts accordingly. His advice is thorough, efficient and well documented. He exhibits excellent arbitration management skills and great practical judgement.’
‘I recommend Ionut Serban and Catalina Mihailescu for litigation. Ionut Serban is a knowledgeable litigator, outstanding at defending our interests. He is an accomplished attorney with a refined approach to client representation. He is a confident presence in court, professional and courteous. Catalina Mihailescu is an efficient, accessible and highly involved lawyer, she is one of the firm’s main partners dealing with insolvency cases. Her analyses are very precise and constructive, she has deep knowledge of the insolvency law and also a high level of commercial insight.’
Principaux clients
Amethyst Radiotherapy Limited
Amromco Energy
Bekaert Slatina SRL
BMC Truck & Bus
BRD Groupe Société Générale
Carrefour Romania
CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co., Ltd
DAF Trucks NV
Eco Anvelope S.A.
Electroputere VFU Pașcani SA
Energy Financing Team Switzerland AG (“EFT”)
Euroins
Faist Mekatronic
Faist Metalworking
Gabriel Resources LTD (Canada) and Gabriel Resources (Jersey) Ltd
Generali Romania Asigurare-Reasigurare SA
Michelin Romania
Pharmafarm SA
Retim Ecologic Service
Romanian Commodities Exchange (Bursa Romana de Marfuri)
Romanian Tennis Federation (RTF)
Romairport SRL (Italy)
The Art Museum of Constanta
Tiriac Group
Vodafone Romania
Webuild S.p.A.WTE Wassertechnik GmbH
Zoppas Industries Romania
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Webuild in various disputes.
- Representing the Romanian Commodities Exchange before the European Court of Justice in challenging a State monopoly on the national licensing of for-trade energy platforms.
- Acting for BMC Truck & Bus in public procurement litigation.
Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners
‘A go-to law firm when it comes to dispute resolution’, Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners has an excellent reputation for handling the full gamut of contentious matters. The ‘outstanding‘ team regularly represents corporate and financial sector entities in litigation, and is equally strong in acting for private clients and government and state-owned companies. Domestic and international arbitration is another key driver of work for the group. Senior partner and firm founder Calin-Andrei Zamfirescu is a doyen in the dispute resolution space, and Cosmin Vasile is highly regarded for handling international arbitration proceedings. Alina Tugearu is well versed in advising on international arbitration and administrative disputes, and Cosmin Cojocaru brings expertise in construction litigation. Monica Strimbei and Violeta Saranciuc are also key names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Calin-Andrei Zamfirescu; Stan Tirnoveanu; Cosmin Vasile; Alina Tugearu; Monica Strimbei; Andrei Dumitrescu; Ovidiu Serban; Cosmin Cojocaru
Autres avocats clés:
Violeta Saranciuc
Les références
‘The team is business oriented, very hands on, strategic visionaries, results oriented. Comforting to have such excellent team by our side. Plus always available and passionate about their work.’
‘Cosmin Vasile is the strategist and he has such amazing vision and is able to plan the perfect strategy to get the result. Ovidiu Serban is also a good lawyer, knows exactly how to pin point the essential in his pleadings and he does a great job.’
‘The arbitration team is outstanding. Our collaboration has been easy and efficient, because the team is flexible and responsive and the team members at all levels are individually strong performers.’
Principaux clients
OMV Petrom
Alum/Vimetco
Romgaz
Immofinanz
Asigurarea Romaneasca – Asirom Vienna Insurance Group
Romprest
Raiffeisen Bank
GÜLERMAK Ağır Sanayi İnşaat ve Taahhüt A.Ş.
Kronospan
Aktor Greece
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Romgaz in contractual litigation relating to the Iernut Thermal Power Plant project.
- Represented Romprest Service Company in multiple disputes.
- Represented OMV Aktiengesellschaft in an ICC dispute against the Ministry of Environment for the recovery of environmental costs of circa $60m stemming from the privatisation of SNP Petrom.
Bondoc si Asociatii SCA
The dispute resolution practice at Bondoc si Asociatii SCA acts as longstanding counsel to clients on a range of matters, including administrative disputes and environmental litigation. The group is also well known for handling disputes before European courts. Viorel Dinu is a highly regarded litigator in the practice, and corporate expert Lucian Bondoc is active on related contentious matters. Mihaela Bondoc fields expertise in tax and employment disputes. Ioana Katona has particular strength in advising on tax and administrative law cases. The quartet of partners co-head the practice. Răzvan Agarici and Mihai Vlăsceanu are also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lucian Bondoc; Viorel Dinu; Mihaela Bondoc; Ioana Katona
Autres avocats clés:
Răzvan Agarici; Mihai Vlăsceanu; Alexandru Golu; Anca Radu
Les références
‘Viorel Dinu and Ioana Katona have a pro-business approach.’
‘Professionals in the sector.’
‘Viorel Dinu is reliable, always ready to assist, and quick in responding.’
Principaux clients
ENGIE Romania
Radio Free Europe
RESTART ENERGY
AMARU TRADE (Agrinvest Group)
TOWN OF NOVACI
TBI Money IFN S.A.
ASRA WSE Energy
NCH Capital (Romanian holdings)
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
AJ Walter Aviation
ELECTROPUTERE (Al Rahji group)
ELECTRICA FURNIZARE
BALCKE-DURR – ENERGY SOLUTIONS S.p.a. (Mutares investment fund)
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the client in a challenge against a refusal to register a right to use of land.
- Acting for Radio Free Europe in a high profile dispute with a former Romanian Ministry of Justice regarding an article on the client’s website.
Clifford Chance Badea
Clifford Chance Badea‘s Bucharest-based team is frequently instructed in major cross-border disputes with prominent Romanian law aspects. Financial services, energy, real estate and construction, telecoms, and pharmaceuticals are key sector strengths for the group. Simona Neagu heads up the practice, and is lauded as ‘a real expert in the field of litigation and dispute resolution.’ Managing partner Daniel Badea is well regarded for his expertise in litigation. Sabina Crangasu is a name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Simona Neagu
Autres avocats clés:
Daniel Badea; Sabina Crangasu
Les références
‘We have worked intensely in the past years with the Clifford Chance Badea 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.’
‘We have deep admiration and respect for Simona Neagu, a real expert in the field of litigation and dispute resolution. She is not only an exceptional lawyer, but also a model of professionalism and competence in this field. Her considerable experience and knowledge of litigation and dispute resolution is truly impressive. Another aspect that distinguishes Simona Neagu is her approach oriented towards the peaceful resolution of disputes. More than that, she is known for her deep dedication to clients. She is always willing to listen carefully to their needs and concerns and to provide well-founded legal advice oriented towards obtaining the best possible results.’
‘Simona Neagu is a go-to lawyer with a wealth of experience and a commercial approach to any legal matters.’
Principaux clients
Nokia Corporation
CSL Behring
Orange Romania
SwedBank
eMag
Unicredit Bank
Banque Cramer
WWTAI AIROPCO II
BRD – Groupe Société Générale
Tekfen Construction
Strabag
Asirom – Vienna Insurance Group
Azvi
Sonae Sierra
AEW Europe Sàrl Group
Impact Developer
Principaux dossiers
- Successfully represented Orange Romania in an antitrust lawsuit and obtained the annulment of a €14m fine issued by the Romanian competition authority.
- Represented Nokia in administrative litigation against the Romanian Government in relation to the latter’s refusal to grant Nokia a licence for supplying technology for 5G networks.
CMS
CMS' Bucharest office handles a steady workflow of disputes for major global companies drawn from a number of key Romanian industries. The team is well known for representing clients before all court levels in the jurisdiction, and is equally strong in handling arbitration. Practice head Horia Draghici focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration, tax and employment disputes. Cristina Popescu is well versed in regulatory matters. Anna Morogai and Andrei Cristescu are names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Horia Draghici
Autres avocats clés:
Cristina Popescu; Anna Morogai; Andrei Cristescu; Tatiana Casapciuc
Les références
‘Good team able to handle complex litigation cases.’
‘Horia Draghici is able to assist clients in complex litigation cases pending before Romanian courts.’
‘Timely, accurate advice.’
Filip & Company
The dispute resolution practice at Filip & Company has an excellent track record in handling a range of contentious matters and complex international arbitration cases. The team is well known for representing a number of clients from major Romanian industries. Cătălin Alexandru ‘stands out for his intelligence and tenacity‘; he co-heads the department with George Trantea, who excels in tax, public procurement, regulatory and commercial law disputes, and Cristina Tudoran, who made partner in January 2023. Liliana Dranca is well versed in administrative litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Cătălin Alexandru; George Trantea; Cristina Tudoran
Autres avocats clés:
Răzvan Ionescu; Liliana Dranca; Irina Suatean; Adrian Cristea; Alin Grapă
Les références
‘Filip & Company’s dispute resolution practice is unique through the prism of lawyers that are very involved and passionate about every case they handle.’
‘What sets Filip & Company’s dispute resolution practice apart is their unwavering commitment to excellence and their deep understanding of the complexities surrounding dispute resolution. They approach each case with a combination of legal acumen and a keen strategic mindset, ensuring that they provide tailored solutions that truly meet their clients’ needs.’
‘Filip & Company dispute resolution practice stands out for dedication, intelligence and rigor.’
Principaux clients
The Supervisory Financial Authority
COCA COLA HBC ROMANIA
ING Bank N.V. – Bucharest Branch
Kinetics Technology Spa
Dataware Consulting
Kandia
City Insurance
Bergenbier (Molson Coors Group)
Bleu Pharma
Ministry of Finance
Omniasig
Bricostore (Kingfisher Group)
KONE Ascensorul SA
Zentiva Group (several entities: Zentiva International AS Hlohovec Sucursala Bucuresti; Zentiva SA and Solacium Pharma
Asirom
Bayer
Color Smart Distribution
Next Energy Partners
RCS&RDS
Bristol Logistics
PANDORA JEWELLERY ROMANIA S.R.L.
BT Transilvania Leasing (member of Banca Transilvania group)
Hidroelectrica
FM Logistics
Watermota
Araderbio
PepsiCo
ADN Group
Farmavet
Pasteur Filiala Filipesti
One United Properties
BLITZ Group
Delfingen Transilvania
Prodplast S.A.
VP Brands International S.A.
Romanian-American Foundation
Super Slam Limited
Electrica S.A. and Electrica Serv S.A.
Citibank Plc Dublin
British American Tobacco Trading Romania
Strauss Romania
Medusa Hotel International S.R.L.
Arctic
Comtel Focus S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing the Romanian Ministry of Finance in ICSID arbitration proceedings concerning the acquisition and operation of the RAFO Rafinery.
Kinstellar
Remus Codreanu leads the Bucharest-based dispute resolution practice at Kinstellar, which has a solid track record in handling high-profile disputes across a wide range of sectors. The client base includes major domestic and international companies. Codreanu brings 20 years of experience in advising on complex litigation and arbitration cases; he is ably supported by managing associates Vlad Simion and Andrei Covaliu.
Responsables de la pratique:
Remus Codreanu
Autres avocats clés:
Vlad Simion; Andrei Covaliu; Raluca Constantin
Les références
‘Excellent knowledge and orientation within the local legal system of Romania as well as great implementation of international part throughout the case resolution procedure.’
‘Services are tailored to client’s needs. Professional and time-efficient services.’
‘We appreciate their confidence, legal experience and knowledge.’
Principaux clients
Inteva Products
Nitrogénművek
FBR Forest One SA
Maersk Logistic & Services Romania SRL
PayPoint Services SRL
Blue Projects
HCL Technologies Romania
V.Ships Romania
Litostroj Power d.o.o.
Principaux dossiers
- Representing a Romanian businessman in a number of ongoing civil, insolvency and criminal cases.
- Advising Inteva Products on a cross-border contractual dispute with two suppliers relating to breach of contractual clauses and defective products.
- Representing Nitrogénművek in an ongoing cross-border civil case against a Romanian agricultural company.
Popescu & Asociatii
Dispute resolution is a core area of strength for Popescu & Asociatii, and the practice has extensive expertise in handling both litigation and arbitration. Gheorghe Buta is a very highly regarded dispute resolution practitioner in Romania, with an excellent track record in handling high-profile commercial disputes. Octavian Popescu is well versed in advising on corporate disputes, banking and finance litigation, and white- collar crime cases. Dana Bivol heads up the practice with Popescu and Buta. Litigator Andreea Mihalache is a name to note, as is Constantin Branzan.
Responsables de la pratique:
Octavian Popescu; Gheorghe Buta; Dana Bivol
Autres avocats clés:
Andreea Mihalache; Constantin Branzan; Stefan-Catalin Baiculescu
Les références
‘Popescu & Asociatii attorneys currently have all my firm needs covered in terms of legal advice: pragmatic and customised advice, a great value for money, outstanding skills in handling complex matters and they are invincible in court. The litigation and tax teams is the best you can get, they are highly skilled and experienced, have the resources to deal with big cases and are always able to react promptly.’
‘They are responsible, the work is done on time, and they are both approachable and friendly, and their responsible services and trustworthiness are worth a great deal to us. They are my preferred law firm for all the legal matters and have my praise for spending their turnaround time on legal documents, as well as for their ability to provide a variety of solutions for complicated matters.’
‘The main contact is Octavian Popescu. He is very well known on the Romanian market for his strong personality and ability to find best solutions for best outcomes. Always coming with alternatives and ways for us to succeed, with strong arguments not only in front of the judges but also in every negotiation he is involved, in front of the management board or counterpart. For us, Octavian is the best you can get on the Romanian legal market, both in consultancy and litigation/arbitration.’
Principaux clients
Transport Urban Sinaia
Engie Romania
Rodelta Pumps International B.V
Hidro Salt B92
Financial Group Banca Transilvania
PROCEMA
ELAROM EXIM
Orion Auto Invest
Grand Smithy Works International
Maramures County
European Drinks & Food Group
Enel Group
Revolut LTD
Romanian Academy
ING Bank Romania
Eco Sud
Mega Image
Mytilineos Holding
Romanian Minister of Environment, Water and Forests
CYEB
Rotary Constructii
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Transport Urban Sinaia and the Sinaia Local Council on contentious matters arising from a company reorganisation issue.
Berechet Rusu Hirit
Boutique firm Berechet Rusu Hirit specialises in dispute resolution, and has recognised expertise in medical malpractice and public procurement claims. The team has also been kept busy advising on disputes in the energy and real estate sectors. Mădălina Berechet and Valentin Hiriț co-head the practice; Berechet has an excellent track record in handling civil and administrative litigation, and Hirit’s workload includes administrative litigation, corporate disputes, and contentious IP work.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mădălina Berechet; Valentin Hiriț
Les références
‘Excellent mobilization of the team when the client is in need, with a good knowledge of the industry. Good and dedicated professionals.’
‘Valentin Hirit is an outstanding researcher and solution provider of the legal problem at hand, with good knowledge of our industry. Always happy and comfortable when he is handling our legal files.’
‘The base of legal knowledge. Taking a short period of time for analyzing the situation. React quick if needed. Making the necessary research if needed. Giving good advice.’
Principaux clients
Nexte Renewable
4 P Renewables
Industrial Energy
Stradal SA
Monsson Group
Adrem Engineering
DECA
BCI Automatica Industriala
AG Steel Building & Cladding
Karoly Borbely
Marvin Nicodemus
Mutu Ayan Valentin
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a victim of the Colectiv nightclub fire on a compensation claim.
- Representing Nexte Renewable and 4P Renewables in disputes concerning the building of power stations.
Buzescu & Tomescu SPRL
IP, competition and insurance disputes have been prominent in Buzescu & Tomescu SPRL‘s recent workload, and the team has also been kept busy advising on state aid cases. The practice is led by Adrian Tomescu, who has acted as lead counsel for Wizz Air, Finastra and L’Oreal in recent matters. He is supported by Peter Buzescu, who is particularly adept in cross-border litigation; senior associate Corina Papuzu, who is active in IP and employment litigation; and Alex Cretu, who handles insolvency and tax disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Adrian Tomescu
Autres avocats clés:
Peter Buzescu; Corina Papuzu
Principaux clients
Wizz Air
L’Oreal
Finastra
Rieker
Marsh
FKP Sojuzplodoimport
Medochemie
ARKIA ISRAELI AIRLINES
Viking Oilfield Services
Dentons
The ‘organised, creative and forward-thinking‘ dispute resolution team in Dentons‘ Bucharest office is led by Tiberiu Csaki, who brings over three decades of experience in handling domestic and international litigation and arbitration matters. Alexandra Radulescu is sought after for handling contentious mandates for clients in highly regulated sectors. Further names to note include Andrei Orbesteanu and Adrian Hodis.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tiberiu Csaki
Autres avocats clés:
Alexandra Radulescu; Andrei Orbesteanu; Adrian Hodis
Les références
‘The team is responsive and fully engaged in the task at hand when representing our company’s interest. They are organised, creative and forward thinking in their strategic approach to defending high cost, high exposure matters.’
‘Tiberiu Csaki who coordinated the team and Andrei Orbesteanu were calm, collected, demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills. They were willing to put in the long hours to get the job done while always maintaining a positive attitude. The team was very collaborative and made excellent use of technology in communicating with our legal team.’
‘Pragmatic, solution oriented approach. Efficient.’
Principaux clients
Auchan
HongKong Johnson Technology Co., Limited
Ritchie Bros
MPR Partners
MPR Partners' sizeable dispute resolution department stands out for its strong track record in acting for state authorities, as well as representing multinationals in group litigation. ICSID arbitrations and high-value contractual disputes have been prominent in the group's recent workload. The practice is jointly led by Alexandra Rîmbu and Gelu Maravela, with Dana Rădulescu a name to note for contentious insolvencies. Alina Popescu is well versed in handling disputes relating to projects and investments.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alexandra Rîmbu; Gelu Maravela
Autres avocats clés:
Dana Rădulescu; Alina Popescu; Anca Băițan; Ioana Ivașcu
Les références
‘The team lead by Gelu Maravela is excellent, always has a solution and is really cooperative.’
‘Gelu Maravela is a brilliant lawyer, business-minded, quick, responsive and accessible.’
‘We recommend Alexandra Rimbu and Ioana Ivascu.’
Principaux clients
Farmacia Omnia
Victoria Municipality
CTE Trailers
Romania Ministry of Public Finance
Getica
Bacău Municipality
Air France
KLM
Hospice Casa Speranței
Cellphone Group Impex
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Romania’s Ministry of Public Finance in an arbitration case.
Musat & Asociatii
Musat & Asociatii is home to ‘one of the strongest dispute resolution teams on the Romanian market‘, with ‘the ability to handle complex and sophisticated disputes‘. The group acts for an established client base of domestic entities and international companies with operations in Romania, and is well versed in assisting with high-value arbitration cases. Paul Buta specialises in IP, competition, civil, and commercial litigation, and senior partner Gheorghe Musat is a highly regarded practitioner in the space. Razvan Stoicescu, the ‘very dedicated and experienced litigator’ Angela Porumb, and Andra Mihalache, who is well versed in acting for clients in highly regulated sectors, are key names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gheorghe Muşat; Paul Buta; Angela Porumb; Andra Mihalache; Iuliana Iacob; Razvan Stoicescu; Iulian Popescu
Autres avocats clés:
Ana Maria Burada
Les références
‘Musat & Asociatii is the firm we trust with the most delicate and risky issues for which we require legal assistance. They are especially able to handle complex and sophisticated matters. Their team is multi-disciplinary, they can approach a problem from many different angles, and they always manage to see the entire picture. The solutions that they provide always show that they understand the sector we operate in, our plans for the future and the risks all along the way. We fully recommend the Musat lawyers as they are very knowledgeable, very well organized and efficient from all points of view.’
‘The Musat & Asociatii lawyers are highly skilled professionals, with a proven track record of success in litigations. Their expertise, dedication, pragmatism and full focus makes them the perfect choice to handle complex and sophisticated mandates. They are proactive, time efficient and their solutions are always based on solid research and arguments. Paul Buta is a versatile, highly-skilled lawyer, with valuable experience in litigation.’
‘Iuliana Iacob is very reliable.’
Principaux clients
Kmg International NV
Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding BV
BCR Banca pentru Locuințe
The Ministry Of Finance And Public Officials
Hidroelectrica
Leoni AG
Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR)
Banca Transilvania
Alpha Bank
First Bank
Transenergo COM
Anadolu Automobil Rom
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for KMG International and its affiliated companies in €1.6bn civil liabilities and commercial claims.
- Acting for Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding before the Romanian Courts in a claim concerning the cancellation of a €1.2bn military public procurement acquisition of military ships.
- Assisting Hidroelectrica with an arbitration.
RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA
RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA‘s dispute resolution practice stands out as ‘particularly strong in antitrust, IP, tax and regulatory litigation‘. The group has a solid track record in acting for multinational companies in a range of contentious work, and is often instructed to act as Romanian legal counsel on cross-border mandates. Valentin Berea leads the department, and is an experienced litigator and arbitrator, with a particular focus on competition and IP matters. Alexandru Stanoiu specialises in tax disputes, and Ana Popa is well versed in handling commercial litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Valentin Berea
Autres avocats clés:
Lucian Mihai; Alexandru Stanoiu; Ana Popa; Andrada Rusan
Les références
‘Valentin Berea is an excellent litigator.’
‘Dispute resolution team lawyers are very professional, open and available to provide support.’
‘I would like to recommend Alexandru Stanoiu. He is very professional and serious.’
Principaux clients
CEZ Vanzare SA
Groupama
Scania
Asirom (VIG Group)
Electrica
Lidl
Silcotub (Tenaris Group)
Ursus Breweries
Henkel Gmbh
Horphag Research
Sumiriko AVS Romania
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Groupama Insurance in a series of antitrust litigations against the competition authority.
- Represented Sumiriko AVS Romania in tax litigation regarding the reimbursement of VAT.
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA
The dispute resolution team at Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA handles a balanced workload of cross-border and domestic cases. The firm has a strong track record in handling high-stakes litigation, as well as international and domestic arbitration proceedings. The group is also adept at handling white-collar criminal cases and insolvency disputes. The ‘excellent’ Sebastian Gutiu has ‘in-depth knowledge of the market‘, and co-heads the practice with Iustin Armașu. Nora Olah is well versed in handling real estate disputes, and Andrea Gál focuses on insurance litigation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sebastian Guțiu; Iustin Armașu
Autres avocats clés:
Nora Olah; Andrea Gál
Les références
‘I have collaborated with the lawyers from Schoenherr and Associates in several litigations, where they sought the support of my law firm either for jointly defending a client’s interests or for consultancy in specific areas. I would describe their approach as very direct in their relationship with us, and I appreciated the fact that they sought our assistance in areas where they might have less expertise. Sebastian Guţiu struck me as a very competent coordinator, who clearly and precisely set the objectives for the lawyers in the litigations we worked on together.’
‘Sebastian Gutiu- very open to communication, empathic, in-depth knowledge of the market and an excellent lawyer.’
‘The litigation team was always available and all their members were up to date with every proceeding – if a particular person was unavailable at some point, other team members were also aware of the proceedings and I could discuss any topics with them.’
Principaux clients
Fin.Doc
KELAG
Solek Holdings
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Kelag Austria and Kelag International in an ongoing administrative litigation case worth €46m.
VASS Lawyers
VASS Lawyers' dispute resolution practice is best known for its 'strong handle on public procurement disputes'. The team has also been kept busy assisting with administrative litigation, contractual disputes and contentious employment matters. Firm founder and managing partner Iulia Vass has extensive expertise in advising on contentious public procurement matters; she co-heads the practice with Alexandra Mititelu.
Responsables de la pratique:
Iulia Vass; Alexandra Mititelu
Les références
‘Vass and Asociatii is a firm that we have worked with for a long time. They have been very professional and help us in all the inquires and problems that we have faced over time. The lawyers from Vass and Asociatii have been dedicated and found very good solutions for our problems and questions.’
‘Iulia Vass and Alexandra Mititelu are the lawyers that we have worked during the past years. They are always looking out for our best interests and having in mind always to offer us the best solution.’
‘We appreciate very much the dispute practice of Vass Lawyers. Vass Lawyers has a mature and knowledgeable team with excellent client service.’
Principaux dossiers
- Represented a dairy producer in a series of disputes stemming from the implementation of a framework agreement for the supply of food in schools.
- Advised two construction companies on disputes arising from the collapse of two bridges under construction due to extreme weather conditions in Vrancea county.
Wolf Theiss
Wolf Theiss‘ Bucharest-based dispute resolution team has seen an increase in investment and international commercial arbitration cases, and continues to handle a steady workflow of commercial disputes in the Romanian market. Ligia Popescu, who heads up the practice, advises multinational companies and investment funds on complex, cross-border commercial and investment arbitration matters, as well as assisting clients from a broad range of industries with litigation; she is ably supported by Andreea Zvâc.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ligia Popescu
Autres avocats clés:
Andreea Zvâc
Principaux clients
Republic of Moldova
Thoreb Group of Companies
Commerzbank
Al-Arrab Contracting
International Automotive Components (IAC)
Junik
Oracle Romania
Land Power
Ascendis Health
Rehau Polymer
Principaux dossiers
- Representing the Republic of Moldova in an ICSID case regarding the operation of a gas production and distribution facility.
bpv Grigorescu Stefanica
bpv Grigorescu Stefanica has a strong presence in domestic dispute resolution cases, most notably in the technology sector. The practice is led by Daniel Ștefănică, who has established expertise in advising on both litigation and arbitration. Raluca Marcu is a key name to note for administrative and tax disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daniel Stefanica
Autres avocats clés:
Raluca Marcu
Les références
‘bpv Grigorescu Stefanica’s dispute resolution practice reaches beyond mere successful litigation, ideally complementing their advisory practice. They understand and adapt their litigation strategies to achieve outcomes that are as practical and cost-effective as possible.’
‘Daniel Ştefănică heads the dispute resolution practice and has a wealth of experience in private domestic and international litigation and arbitration, including ICC and ICSID arbitration. Daniel has experience in advising power companies, owners, developers and off-takers on investment and operations in power-generation capacities, power grids, renewable energy projects and emissions-trading-scheme transactions. His expertise extends to the public sector, advising both private sector and state-owned institutions on public procurement of work and goods, concessions and PPPs, utilities, and system assets.’
‘Raluca Marcu is a very organized and innovative lawyer and has a wealth of experience in taxation and administrative disputes, in public procurement and in civil law, having successfully assisted local and international companies in disputes before courts of law and arbitration tribunals.’
Principaux clients
CARGUS SRL
Vest Construct SRL
RPCG SPOLKA Z ORGANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA SPOLKA KOMANDYTOWA
GENPACT ROMANIA SRL
Humangest Group SRL
DIRECT ONE/ELECTROGRUP
COMPANIA MUNICIPALA PARKING BUCURESTI S.A.
PCL Inc.
TRATON SE, MAN TRUCK&BUS SE, MAN TRUCK&BUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
BUCHAREST MAYORALTY`S GENERAL COUNCIL (BMGC)
THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUCHAREST
THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF BUCHAREST
ERZSEBET NOVAK
PRO TV SRL
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Vest Construct with a contractual dispute.
D&B David si Baias SCA
D&B David si Baias SCA‘s dispute resolution team has a strong track record in advising on contentious tax and administrative law matters, and is equally adept at handling contractual disputes. Dan Dascălu is a highly regarded practitioner in the space, with expertise in handing tax and administrative law disputes; he co-heads the practice with managing partner Sorin David, tax litigation expert Mihail Boian and litigator Ana-Maria Iordache.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sorin David; Dan Dascalu; Ana-Maria Iordache; Mihail Boian
Autres avocats clés:
Mihaela Ragea
Les références
‘Resourceful and skilled- great attention to detail.’
‘Mihaela Ragea has in-depth knowledge of the case to be presented in court.’
‘Ana-Maria Iordache – a trusted partner for her clients.’
Leroy si Asociatii
Leroy si Asociatii‘s dispute resolution team is perhaps best known for assisting public entities with administrative litigation. Practice head Vincentiu Constantin brings experience in advising on a broad range of contentious work. Bruno Leroy and Luminita Busuricu are also key practitioners to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vincentiu Constantin
Autres avocats clés:
Bruno Leroy; Luminiţa Buşuricu
Les références
‘Very professional, real business law partners.’
‘Bruno Leroy has excellent knowledge of the Romanian market and all of the litigation team are quite prompt and responsive.’
Principaux clients
Expert Petroleum
Albalact S.A.
Engie Romania S.A.
Naval Group
Suez International SAS
TIAB Romania
Vitalia Group (Romania)
ETI European Food Industries S.A.
AIC Land Development S.A.
Noerr
Noerr‘s disputes practice in Bucharest stands out for its expertise in commercial and administrative law cases, white-collar criminal matters, and tax litigation. The group regularly represents multinational companies and prominent regional investors in contentious work. Alexandru Ene-Dragan heads up the practice, in which counsel Raluca Botea is a name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alexandru Ene-Dragan
Autres avocats clés:
Raluca Botea
Principaux clients
Samsung Electronics
SIAD Romania
Universal Alloy Corporation Europe
msg systems
Riso Scotti Danubio
Stada Group
Harman International Industries
Grawe Romania Asigurare
Principaux dossiers
- Representing an international automotive company in a contract liability dispute.
- Advising a global agricultural machinery manufacturer on litigation pertaining to the annulment of a decision issued by the Romanian Competition Council.
Reff & Associates SCA
The dispute resolution practice at Reff & Associates SCA has a solid track record in handling tax litigation, as well as real estate and construction disputes, competition litigation and contentious regulatory matters. Practice head Mihnea Galgoţiu-Săraru and Ana Galgoţiu-Săraru are the key names.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mihnea Galgoțiu-Săraru
Autres avocats clés:
Ana Galgoțiu-Săraru
Les références
‘Young, professional team, willing to learn about new businesses, new legal situations, friendly and have good communication skills.’
‘All the members of the dispute resolution team are very good professionals regardless of whether you work with a partner or with a junior. They have the ability to give very prompt responses in urgent matters and they have the ability to mobilize at short notice.’
‘They are very open, have a vast experience, they seek to find original solutions and from the client’s perspective.’
Principaux clients
Damen Holding BV
Tinmar Energy S.A.
Vastint Romania
AFI Europe Romania
BCR and BCR BpL
Catena
Enel Group
Ikea Romania SA
Banca Transilvania
Speedwell Group
Alexandrion Grup Romania
Nepi Rockcastle Group PLC
Berlin Chemie A. Menarini
Deutsche Leasing România IFN SA
Lidl Discount SRL
Prime Kapital Group
Caterpillar Financial Services Poland Sp. Z.o.o.
Gránit Polus
LikeIt
Transport Urban Sinaia SRL
B2Kapital Portfolio Management SRL/Ultimo Portfolio Investment (Luxembourg) SA
Arcade Group/Estrada Management
Mulberry Group (Take Project SRL and MTInv Holding BV)
adidas Romania SRL
Frasinul SRL
Anil Mantra Group of Companies
Chemfor Balkan SRL
Independent Oil Tools
Emergy Stribog
Studium Green SRL
Auchan Romania SA
Fepra International
Ingka Investments
Allianso Park Management SRL
Vernon | David
Vernon | David's disputes team has a strong track record for representing clients in the agriculture, construction and natural resources sectors. Daniela David is a highly regarded litigator, with particular expertise in contentious labour law matters. She co-heads the group with Irina Parvulescu, who specialises in commercial litigation and contentious insolvency, civil and administrative law cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Daniela David; Irina Parvulescu
Autres avocats clés:
Simona Rosca
Les références
‘ The team of Vernon|David is handling our most complex litigations, part of them related to contentious administrative and real estate. We appreciate their complex legal knowledge and very complex and inventive approaches. They have a very good understanding of the business.’
‘Daniela David is a highly appreciated professional. We have been working a lot with Irina Parvulescu, another partner, who is coordinating all our court cases. She is fast, very focused and very good at handling a lot of complex issues in parallel.’
‘Vernon David is a traditional consultant of the company for about three years. During that period of time, the lawyers have been involved in several projects, providing consultancy on a variety of legal matters. The experience of the lawyers on dispute resolution cases was demonstrated especially in labour law litigations, some of them being still in progress.’
Principaux clients
Artrom Steel Tubes
Raycap
Spearhead
Banca Transilvania
SBR
Intesa San Paolo
Abengoa
Lakeside Food Group
Tectonics
Ideea Bank
Arro Group International
Beatrice Onica- Jarka & Asociații
Beatrice Onica- Jarka & Asociații‘s practice has recognised expertise in handling both litigation and arbitration. The team regularly appears in cases before all court levels in Romania, and is also adept at handling cases before the European Court of Justice. Beatrice Onica-Jarka heads the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Beatrice Onica-Jarka
Les références
‘What makes the approach of the law firm Beatrice Onica-Jarka & Asociații unique is the wide range of services and solutions in the treated case, transparency in invoicing and the detailing of the services provided, the high-quality professionalism, the involvement and dedication of the lawyers within the company.’
‘The lawyers of the firm are specialized in various fields, they are involved, devoted to the case and always available.’
KPMG Legal - Toncescu & Partners SPRL
Under the leadership of Vlad Peligrad, KPMG Legal - Toncescu & Partners SPRL‘s dispute resolution practice has a solid track record in handling tax litigation and contentious insolvency matters, and has also been kept busy advising on contractual disputes. The team has seen an increase in work from clients in the construction sector. Peligrad is ably supported by Oana Caloian and Călin Dragoman.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vlad Peligrad
Autres avocats clés:
Oana Caloian; Calin Dragoman
Principaux clients
Cerealcom Dolj S.R.L.
Nm Construction Zone Srl
Fabory Srl
Rockwool Romania S.R.L.
Horeco Impex Srl
Intrarom Sa
Kathrein Romania S.R.L.
Voestalpine Giesserei Linz Gmbh
Azcale Constructie Srl
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Cerealcom Dolj in a number of disputes concerning damages for alleged breaches of contracts.
Peli Partners
Peli Partners is home to a ‘strong team of professional lawyers, responsive and with a good record in litigation matters‘. The practice is led by the triumvirate of Francisc Peli, Oana Bădărău and Ana Atanasiu. The trio is ably supported by Delia Lepadatu, who is very experienced in handling financial disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Francisc Peli; Oana Bădărău; Ana Atanasiu
Autres avocats clés:
Delia Lepădatu
Les références
‘Strong team of professional lawyers, responsive and with a good record in litigation matters.’
‘Peli Partners successfully guided us through a commercial dispute resolution case, in which they showed deep understanding of the commercial relationship at hand, and how to approach the matter in front of the court.’
‘Ana Atanasiu is always available and offers strong advice.’
Principaux clients
Lidl Romania
Mitiska REIM
U.N.S.A.R. – National Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies in Romania
Saint-Gobain Group
Wienerberger
Nova Power & Gas
Alpha Real Estate Services
Jupiter Group
Compania Națională a Imprimeriilor Coresi
Colosseum Mall
Jones Lang LaSalle Romania
Macquarie Group (former GLL Real Estate Partners)
Scallier Investment
Skanska Romnia
Concelex
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Lidl Romania in litigation concerning the construction of a logistics centre.
- Advised the clients on a directors’ liability claim.
STALFORT Legal. Tax. Audit.
STALFORT Legal. Tax. Audit.‘s disputes team receives plaudits for its ‘extremely detailed knowledge and experience‘ in the arena. The group’s expertise in tax litigation is complemented by its strength in advising on disputes in the construction, insurance and automotive sectors, among others. Practice head Mihai Macovei and Mihai Lantos are the key names.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mihail Macovei
Autres avocats clés:
Mihai Lantos
Les références
‘The team’s strengths and key capabilities – they are fast, pro-active, and they offer us excellent solutions to our problems.’
‘They do their best to help us find the solutions.’
‘The lawyers at Stalfort are multilingual. Most of the lawyers there speak and write impeccable German. This, combined with their excellent knowledge of the Romanian legal system, has made the cooperation successful for years.’
Principaux clients
Schaeffler Romania SRL
Continental Automotive Products SRL
Dr. Oetker RO SRL
KiK Textilien and Non-Food SRL
InterEurope AG European Law Services
Legero Schuhfabrik GmbH
DBW Advanced Fiber Technologies GmbH
RECA Bucuresti SRL
ALMOS Alfons Mosel Verwaltungs GmbH
Ocolul Silvic Lignum SRL
PCO Group GmbH
Wuxi Cast GmbH
Peek & Cloppenburg SRL
Eich Isoliertechnik GmbH
Finze & Wagner Holding GmbH
Wilfried Hillebrand
Horst Fries
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Almos Group in longrunning litigation against a former business partner, involving claims worth over €1.5m.
Stratula & Asociatii
At Stratula & Asociatii, dispute resolution work is a cornerstone area of strength for the firm. The group regularly acts for leading Romanian companies and multinational entities in contentious work. EU funds litigation is a niche specialism for the department. Sorin Stratula and Oana Stratula co-head the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sorin Stratula; Oana Stratula
Les références
‘We appreciate their professionalism.’
‘The team at Stratula & Asociatii’s unwavering professionalism, unwavering commitment to transparency, and tireless work ethic have consistently set them apart.’
‘Sorin Stratula provides invaluable expertise, simplifying complex legal matters. Their commitment to our best interests makes Stratula & Asociatii a top choice for dispute resolution.’
Principaux clients
Pro TV SRL
Delgaz Grid SA (member of E.ON Group Romania)
Selina Group SA
Trameco SA
Group of Farming Companies (members of Carmistin Group Romania)
Mondelez Romania SA
The National Institute for Earth Physics (NIEP)
Nutrientul Group
Rodotex
IPPU Packaging
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Mondelez Romania in a commercial dispute with a Romanian FMCG retailer concerning alleged breaches of contractual payment obligations.
- Representing Pro TV in multiple damages claims.