The TMT team at bpv Grigorescu Stefanica works with a range of innovative start-ups and global giants in the digital and industrial technology space. Its expertise spans data protection, consumer protection, IP, competition, regulatory and commercial matters, with particular emphasis on multi-jurisdictional projects involving international investors and the set-up of global operations. Cross-practice support from the firm’s M&A and tax departments is combined with access to the bpv Legal alliance across the CEE region, for comprehensive service. Managing partner and co-founder Catalin Grigorescu advises global digital companies on their commercial and regulatory matters both in Romania and internationally.
TMT in Romania
bpv Grigorescu Stefanica
Responsables de la pratique:
Cătălin Grigorescu
Autres avocats clés:
Cristina de Jonge
Les références
‘I had the pleasure of working with Cristina de Jonge, and she did a really great job in advising on compliance and legal matters in Romania. The collaboration with her went well, and she could advise us in a clear and precise language.’
‘bpv Grigorescu Stefanica provided us with very attentive support and detailed legal explanation on the matters where we asked for their legal support. If I compare bpv Grigorescu Stefanica with other law firms, I can see the high level of the legal advice provided by them. They went beyond our company’s expectations.’
Principaux clients
Crys Computers SRL (Incrys)
Principaux dossiers
- Provided legal assistance for Crys Computers SRL (“Incrys”) on the acquisition of an IT services company, as well as legal advice on the compliance of the client with the provisions of IP requirements under Romanian legislation.
- Provided ongoing legal advice for Traple Konarski Podrecki i Wspolnicy sp.j., final client GOOGLE LLC, on Romanian law requirements, in relation to a broad range of matters.
- Provided legal advice to Fieldfisher (Germany) LLP for final client Verizon Media, regarding the terms of service and privacy and cookie policies products and services in the context of its rebranding.
Filip & Company
Filip & Company‘s TMT practice is praised for its ability to ‘simplify complex aspects and to propose easy to understand solutions‘, and regularly acts on behalf of major domestic and international telecoms companies. Its experience acting as longstanding advisor to lead Romanian telecoms provider RCS & RDS exemplifies the team's ability to combine telecoms and corporate expertise, providing a full-service offering across M&A, disputes and financing. Team head and founding partner Alexandru Bîrsan has crossover capital markets and IP experience; competition partner Cătălin Suliman often assists TMT clients and is recommended for his 'innovative solutions.' Cătălin Alexandru is the go-to for dispute resolution matters. Monica Statescu is also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alexandru Bîrsan
Autres avocats clés:
Olga Nita; Monica Statescu; Cătălin Suliman; Cătălin Alexandru
Les références
‘We have been working with Filip & Company on various media and technology matters, and we were very satisfied with their approach and solutions to our problems. One key element which makes this team unique is their ability to simplify complex aspects and to propose easy to understand solutions in a very short period of time. Also, their less formalistic approach is very appreciated by our organisation. ’
‘We are working with Cătălin Suliman on technology and media issues related to our core activity in Romania. Cătălin knows the market very well and is able to provide innovative solutions to our problems. Also, Cătălin is very reliable in delivering the advice.’
Principaux clients
RCS&RDS S.A.
Digi Communications N.V.
Total Soft
Romanian Business Consult
2Perfomant
Inform Lykos
Globe Monnaie SRL
eMAG
Amber Studio S.A.
Abris Capital Partners
Dante International
Evergent Investments
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting RCS & RDS S.A in a project aiming to finance the deployment by its subsidiary incorporated and operating in Spain of its network in certain municipalities in Spain by entering a partnership with abrdn.
- Assisted Amber Studio S.A. in a USD 20,000,000 equity financing from Emona Capital. We have assisted the Client in the preparation and negotiation of the subscription agreement and the shareholders’ agreement.
- Assisted Alsendo, owned by Abris Capital Partners, in the acquisition of Ecolet, a B2X logistics platform and market leader in parcel services in Romania and Bulgaria.
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen
‘A very professional practice that has continuously provided high quality services‘, the TMT team at Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen is experienced in the authorisation of public networks and electronic communication services providers in the Romanian market. The team provides both day-to-day advisory services in regard to a client’s regulatory needs, and representation in front of the relevant authorities. Its expertise includes a notable niche in cloud computing related matters. Co-lead Iurie Cojocaru is the go-to for data protection matters. Adina Chilim-Dumitriu, who also co-leads, is experienced across telecom, IT, and media regulatory matters. Alina Boureanu has standout experience in the telecom field.
Responsables de la pratique:
Adina Chilim-Dumitriu; Iurie Cojocaru
Autres avocats clés:
Alina Boureanu
Les références
‘Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen is a very professional practice that has continuously provided high quality services. Their strong ability to assist our company in a timely and efficient manner makes every client feel like a priority. With outstanding work ethics and knowledgeable partners and associates, they stand out as a law firm.’
‘Throughout our collaboration, Iurie Cojocaru has showed superior research skills which have benefited our firm immensely. He is able to thoroughly understand our business and formulate effective strategies. Moreover, we highly appreciate his effectiveness in task management, his persuasive and communication skills, as well as his constant strive to further educate and improve himself. ’
‘The team is experienced in the IT market and was able to provide practical information. We received immediate support without wasting valuable time. We completed the project with the desired result on time. ’
Principaux clients
Orange Romania
British Telecom
AT&T
Ericsson
Meta (Facebook)
NTT
Vonage
Principaux dossiers
Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii
Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii ‘has an outstanding TMT team, they are highly specialised and easily cover all types of work relating to the telecom, media and technology sectors.’ The team includes a number of practitioners with experience at national regulatory authorities, and benefits from the firm’s broader data protection and data privacy expertise. Headed by Ciprian Timofte, the group regularly supports international clients in the financial services, IT, and healthcare industries. Vlad Cercel and Cătălin Băiculescu co-head the team alongside Timofte. Cercel is ‘well known for his experience in the telecom and audiovisual sectors’, while Băiculescu is ‘a one-of-a-kind TMT lawyer’ with particular experience in the entertainment and media space. Florentina Petrisor is also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vlad Cercel; Cătălin Băiculescu; Ciprian Timofte
Autres avocats clés:
Florentina Petrisor
Les références
‘Cătălin Băiculescu is well known for his TMT legal experience and needs no further introductions. He is very knowledgeable about the laws in the audiovisual sector and efficient: he is able to review, process and synthesise information very quickly. His support in solving various legal issues affecting our business is greatly appreciated, he makes a fantastic TMT lawyer, wonderful to work with and down to earth.’
‘The firm is highly active in the TMT sector, they have experienced lawyers in their team who provide outstanding quality combined with impressive industry knowledge. When choosing our legal advisors, we want a team that meets the following criteria: know-how, promptness, focus on deadlines, open communication and professionalism. For us, Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii is at the forefront of the legal services market in every respect, and TMT is not an exception. ’
‘Over the past few years, I’ve been constantly meeting and liaising with Catalin Baiculescu, who is a one-of-a-kind TMT lawyer: well-prepared on the technical side, with strong interdisciplinary skills, in addition to being a powerful negotiator. He is extraordinarily diligent and proactive, offering both practical and commercially oriented solutions, which means that he really puts himself in clients’ shoes. ’
Principaux clients
Adobe Systems Romania
Telekom Romania Mobile
Orange Romania Communications
E-Infra
Booking Holdings
Verifone/ 2Checkout
GlobalLogic
EAD.RO Interactive
Ericsson Telecommunications Romania
Fun Labs Romania SRL
Netcity Telecom / Direct One
Netflix International
Ringier Romania
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC)/ ELC Digital Technology
Uber
Untold SRL
Vodafone Romani
Principaux dossiers
- Advising GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company (Japan) on entering the Romanian IT services market.
- Advising Estée Lauder on the operation of its Bucharest technology center/ ELC Digital Technology.
- Advising Booking Holdings Inc. on the operation of its Bucharest cybersecurity and IT Center of Excellence.
Boanta, Gidei & Asociatii SCP (in association with CEE Attorneys)
‘Involved in the whole process, from founding to funding’, the fintech and TMT team at Boanta, Gidei & Asociatii SCP (in association with CEE Attorneys) assists its technology-based clients in regard to both their local operations and international expansion. Start-up companies are a particular area of expertise for the team, which combines ‘exceptional legal expertise‘ with cross-practice support from privacy, IP, banking and finance practitioners. Krisztina Voicu co-leads the team with Radu Boanță and Sergiu Gidei. Voicu focuses on clients’ contractual frameworks and regulatory concerns.
Responsables de la pratique:
Krisztina Voicu; Nicolae Ursu; Radu Boanță
Les références
‘The team was involved in the whole process, from founding to funding, and provided us valuable information to help us take the best decisions along the process. They went even further by explaining the legal world from a teacher’s point of view.’
‘We felt them to be part of the team, and they were curious enough about our business to provide assistance in business plan development. Really great chemistry from a team of people that want to grow and be involved beyond.’
‘The team combines exceptional legal expertise with deep industry knowledge, business oriented, providing prompt legal support and tailored legal advice, excellent representation in court litigation.’
Principaux clients
Dataware Consulting
Timesafe (Pago)
Fagura Finance
Pluria International
Romania Hypermarche SA (Cora Romania)
CCHBC (Coca Cola Romania)
Yusen Logistics Group
TECH DATA EUROPE GMBH (Synnex)
Centru Educațional Si Lingvistic (Berlitz)
Pay By UXO
Bunnyshell
OPI Capital
Arrise (former Pragmatic Play)
Principaux dossiers
- Continued to assist Dataware Consulting by providing legal services including after they joined, mid-2023, the Cloud & Infrastructure segment of the Technology Division of the Bittnet Group.
- Assisted Affinity Transport Solutions in setting the contractual framework and procedural flow to implement a novel fuel card solution aimed at expanding the company’s fuel card footprint in 5 European countries.
- Assisted Fagura Finance in its entire process for authorisation in Romania as crowdfunding service provider and advocating for this project in front of the Financial Supervisory Authority in Romania (FSA).
Bondoc si Asociatii SCA
Bondoc si Asociatii SCA‘s TMT team knows ‘how to help‘ clients ‘navigate a complex legal environment‘ both globally and nationally, with an emphasis on large-scale tech clients. Its standout experience in the social media industry combines with fintech-sector expertise, bolstered by the data protection and privacy capabilities of the wider team. Monica Iancu, ‘a tough negotiator with excellent knowledge of the sector’, has particular expertise regarding data protection compliance, alongside notable experience in the fintech sector. Iancu co-heads the team alongside Lucian Bondoc, who is praised for his ability to ‘anticipate consequences in complex legal issues’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Monica Iancu; Lucian Bondoc
Autres avocats clés:
Horatiu Dan Dumitru; Andra Gheorghe; Diana Savu
Les références
‘I am very impressed with the team at Bondoc & Associates with respect to TMT as well. They are very good professionals. The project that they assisted us on involved numerous TMT elements – it was easy to get it wrong if not mastering the concepts as they did.’
‘Lucian Bondoc is very knowledgeable and business oriented. Impressive. ’
‘I am particularly impressed with the team at Bondoc & Associates with respect to TMT as well. They are very good professionals; they have very good knowledge of the market and the legal framework. Definitely, a team which one can rely on in all legal aspects of our business. Very prompt, however complex the matters entrusted to them are.’
Principaux clients
ACTION MAPPING
ACROM (Antech Consulting)
APTIV TECHNOLOGY SERVICES & SOLUTIONS
Bucharest Office of Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities (AIPG)
CARGUS
DANTE INTERNATIONAL
ELENA MARTIN AESTHETICS
FLIP TECHNOLOGIES
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
INTERVET ROMANIA (member of MSD Group)
MERCK SHARP & DOHME ROMANIA (MSD)
NATERA, INC.
NOD NETWORK
ONEY FINANCES / ONEY BANK
OPENSEA
ORGANON BIOSCIENCES (part of MSD Group)
PFIZER ROMANIA SRL
PPF GROUP
PRAGMATIC PLAY LIVE S.R.L.
PROFI ROM FOOD
PRONETIS
RESTART ENERGY
RETURO SISTEM DE GARANTIE RETURNARE
RADIO FREE EUROPE
SANOFI ROMANIA
TOKEN PAYMENT SERVICES
TALENTHUB.IO
TBI BANK / TBI MONEY IFN
VERUMEX DATA SERVICES
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting RETURO SISTEM DE GARANTIE RETURNARE SA in all respects, including a variety of technology and IP aspects including in relation to the whole contractual scheme aimed at the setting up of the national wide system for recycling.
- Advising one of the largest social platforms in the world on all Romanian law matters concerning its activity in Romania.
- Advising Restart in connection with various IT law matters in all stages, from conception through implementation and operation of one of an application aimed at revolutionising the renewable energy market.
CMS
The telecoms, media and communication team at CMS particularly stands out for its M&A work in the sector. The firm’s ‘unique formula of high knowledge in M&A and also best in-class knowledge of financial & banking‘ is ‘infused with undeniable worldwide experience’, which makes it a go-to for high-profile, international technology clients. Managing partner Horea Popescu co-leads the team with Cristina Popescu. The former focuses on the intersection of corporate and technology law, while the latter is a registered trademark attorney. Senior counsel Laura Grigore is recommended for privacy and data protection matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Horea Popescu; Cristina Popescu
Autres avocats clés:
Horia Draghici; Laura Grigore
Les références
‘CMS is a well-established and reputable law firm known for its expertise in different areas of business law. The team is committed to excellence and success, and is very experienced, dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to meet clients’ needs. CMS prioritise clients’ needs and objectives, tailoring legal strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for them.’
‘I worked with Horea Popescu, Horia Draghici and Laura Grigore. They all have a strong reputation and a history of winning significant cases, setting legal precedents, or receiving recognition within their field. Laura prioritises client needs and builds strong client relationships. She just excels in communication, ensuring clients understand complex legal matters. I appreciate her innovative problem-solving approaches, thinking creatively to find solutions to challenging legal issues.’
‘CMS has in-depth experience in handling both the complexities of venture capital deal structures, and the financial services regulatory framework that makes our company’s compliance more sophisticated. CMS has this unique formula of high knowledge in M&A and also best in-class knowledge of financial & banking legal requirements, infused with undeniable worldwide experience. This is what we value, and makes us testify to the high quality legal services we get from them.’
Principaux clients
Bitdefender
Alten Europe
NewCold Coöperatief UA
Maximum Entertainment
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Bitdefender on an international pre-IPO due diligence for the group to structure the IPO. We are also assisting the issuer throughout the process of its listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Assisting Alten Group on its acquisition of a global technology and innovation company in Romania, Qualitance QBS S.A.
- Assisting NewCold Coöperatief UA on the acquisition of Qubiz, a software development company in Romania.
Dentons
Praised for its ‘international experience and expertise together with detailed local knowledge‘, the TMT team at Dentons advises ‘big tech’ telecoms and media companies, private equity, venture capital funds, and start-ups alike, with a client list which includes a number of high-profile media companies. Cristina Daianu leads the firm’s venture tech practice. Daianu ‘has extensive know-how on advising start-ups in the tech sector‘ and focuses her practice on tech investment transactions. Perry Zizzi, managing partner, has experience with significant cross border acquisitions in the sector, while ‘epic’ senior associate Andrei Vartires has a history representing clients before the Romanian parliament.
Responsables de la pratique:
Cristina Daianu; Perry Zizzi
Autres avocats clés:
Andrei Vartires
Les références
‘Dentons’ international experience and expertise together with detailed local knowledge is always helpful when it comes to advice regarding technology matters, and regulated segments and markets.’
‘Cristina Daianu combines local know-how with strong international experience, with greater than expected results.’
‘Andrei Vartires is a great lawyer, always prepared and ready to advise on our rights and obligations, with salient advice to help us to make the right decisions and ensure we conform with the law.’
Principaux clients
Tata Communications
Netflix
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR)
Blackstone Capital Partners
Asseco SEE
Blackline Systems Inc.
Dawn Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Dawn Capital on its investment into FlowX.AI, one of the largest European Series A financings this quarter – US$35 million Series A.
DLA Piper Dinu SCA
DLA Piper Dinu SCA‘s intellectual property and technology team advises a wide spectrum of clients in the sector, including leading artificial intelligence companies, property tech groups, and clients involved in influencer marketing. Alongside providing day-to-day, due diligence and compliance advice to technology start-ups, the team has experience advising on movie production services agreements, including the financing and production of international movies. A growing area of strength for the team is cybersecurity matters, including supporting clients through data breach incidents. Irina Macovei and Livia Zamfiropol co-head the team, with specialist expertise in health tech and contractual issues respectively.
Responsables de la pratique:
Livia Zamfiropol; Irina Macovei
Principaux clients
Simartis
International Personal Finance
The Association of International Producers of Medicines in Romania – ARPIM
Wipro
Viavi
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Simartis in connection to drafting, negotiation and conclusion of complex software licence agreements of their day-to-day business.
- Acted as trusted advisor to Wipro, the leading global information technology, consulting and business process on a complete array of Romanian law advice.
- Supporting Viavi Solutions, the leading global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions, on virtually all Romanian legal aspects and with a particularly strong focus on TMT sector specifics.
Kinstellar
Kinstellar‘s TMT offering is noted for ‘its exceptional blend of expertise, client dedication, and innovative approaches‘, which it utilises on behalf of a range of clients, including technology and media giants, start-up companies, and venture capital funds. It supports clients in transactional matters, corporate restructurings, reorganisations, and their day-to-day corporate, advisory and employment law needs. Zsuzsa Csiki takes an ‘innovative and strategic approach to handling intricate TMT cases’, heading both the firm’s corporate and TMT offerings and combining expertise in both to advise a number of international clients. Oana Grigore is also recommended, particularly for her experience in the fintech market.
Responsables de la pratique:
Zsuzsa Csiki
Autres avocats clés:
Oana Grigore; Lidia Zărnescu
Les références
‘Kinstellar has strong coverage in Eastern Europe. It provides a joined-up approach across its offices, and compares well in terms of coverage and data team strength in relation to other firms in its region.’
‘They are a very knowledgeable team and have a lot of broad expertise dealing with international matters.’
‘They are a good, dynamic team. Oana Grigore and Lidia Zărnescu have both been very professional and helpful, and the whole team is very good to work with.’
Principaux clients
Mondly
African Leadership International
Victoria’s Secret
Wipro Limited
Gameloft Romania
Electrica Furnizare
Temenos Romania
Court Square Capital Partners
Mobileum Inc.
Kin and Carta
GTT Communications
Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH
HCL Technologies
DXC Technology
Bitpanda GmbH
HelloFlow ApS
NAGA Global
Principaux dossiers
- Successfully advised the owners of Mondly, a language learning platform developed by the Romanian startup ATi Studios, in its acquisition by the British group Pearson.
- Advised Audax-backed Mobileum Inc., a reputable designer and developer of data analytics solutions, on Romanian law implications of the envisaged acquisition of Niometrics Pte Ltd.
- Advised Kin and Carta plc on various corporate housekeeping matters following the company’s acquisition of the Romanian law aspects of Melon Group.
Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii
The TMT team at Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii is ‘highly professional, trustworthy and reliable’. It acts for a range of strategic and financial investors in the sector, alongside suppliers and customers. The team has standout experience in IT transactions, and notably advised SAP Romania in obtaining 5G certification. Ernest-Virgil Popovici, telecoms specialist, co-heads the team with Bogdan C. Stoica, who is particularly recommended for M&A matters, as well as regulatory expert Silviu Stoica, and Mihaela Ion.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ernest-Virgil Popovici; Bogdan C. Stoica; Silviu Stoica; Mihaela Ion
Les références
‘Good team, equilibrated, quick response and mature attitude.’
‘Trustworthy individuals, always saying the truth and assessing the situations correctly.’
‘We are a highly visible IT company, strongly present in the Romanian market. We trust PNSA with entire scope of legal services, including TMT. Their teams are highly professional, trustworthy and reliable. We value our cooperation and take comfort knowing that they will provide us most up to date and relevant advice.’
Principaux clients
Kontron Services (former S&T)
Hewlett-Packard Romania
SIMAVI
Orange
UPS
Ubisoft
Asseco SEE
Enea
NTT Data
Yandex
Principaux dossiers
- Advised SAP Romania and SAP SE in connection with obtaining the 5G Certification as producers of technologies, equipment and software that may be used in information and communication infrastructures of national interest and in 5G networks.
- Advised the Swedish group Enea on the sale of Enea Services Romania to AROBS Transilvania Software, in one of the largest IT transactions in Romania in recent years.
- Advised Romanian Business Consult (RBC) on the acquisition of SmartPay Software (SPS), and Fullscreen Digital.
RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA
RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA‘s TMT team offers expertise across licensing agreements, technology transfer agreements and distribution agreements in addition to M&A transactions in the TMT sector. It has longstanding experience working with communications and cable operators, equipment and network suppliers, and technology companies, leveraging its partnership with A&O Shearman to support a number of international clients. A number of team members also have experience with data protection matters. Managing partner Costin Tărăcilă regularly acts for private equity funds in regard to their investments in the sector, and co-leads the team alongside Mihai Ristici.
Responsables de la pratique:
Costin Taracila; Mihai Ristici
Principaux clients
Innova Capital
Evolution Prest Systems
Evolution Gaming
Catalyst Romania
Qualitance
Multimedia Est
Zenith Media
AROBS Transilvania Software
Motion Pictures Association of America
Mana Hours
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Innova Capital on the acquisition of a majority stake in NETOPIA Group, one of the best known payment service providers (PSP) in Romania.
- Advised AROBS Transilvania Software on the acquisition of the Future WorkForce Global group from Cluj-Napoca, specialised in providing complex business process automation solutions
- Advised the founders of Qualitance on the sale of the company to Alten, a French technology and innovation consultancy and services group, with international operations in 30 countries.
Wolf Theiss
Wolf Theiss‘ practice 'combines in-depth local knowledge with international reach’, assisting clients with proceedings at competition authorities, telecom and consumer protection offices, and data protection matters. Particular areas of strength include IT outsourcing, cloud computing, and e-commerce, with an emphasis on commercial and M&A matters. Ileana Glodeanu co-ordinates both the corporate M&A and TMT practices; ‘agile and dedicated‘ Flavius Florea heads the TMT, IP and data protection team. Florea has experience of both Romanian and wider European data privacy laws, advising both high-profile, international companies and tech start-ups.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ileana Glodeanu; Flavius Florea
Les références
‘Flavius Florea is an agile and dedicated lawyer with very strong knowledge, not only of the legal framework, but also of the economic and technical context in the industry. He always proposes pragmatic approaches.’
‘Very professional team, working very well together, and it was amazing to see their availability to complete each other, to take over colleagues tasks, just to be sure the project is going forward. Very friendly environment, supporting each individual to grow, professional and personal.’
‘The project was well managed and driven in the right direction considering our interest. The team took educational roles with us, and had patience when this was the case. Highly recommend this team.’
Principaux clients
Arobs Transilvania Software
Acrisure
AT&T
Bet Master
Eckes-Granini
Emona Capital
Fortech
GlaxoSmithKline
InterGlobe Enterprises
Ivanti
OLX Online Services
Oracle
OSF Global Services
Peek & Cloppenburg
TikTok Information Technologies
Visma
Vodafone
WorldQuant
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Fortech in ensuring compliance with data privacy and IP laws and supporting Fortech’s shareholders in a competitive sale process, managing the transaction from its inception to a successful closing.
- Assisted Emona Capital LLP, a London-based investment fund, in relation to its acquisition of a minority participation share in Amber Studio.
- Assisted Arobs Transilvania Software S.A. on two different transactions in 2022, namely the acquisition of Centrul de Soft Pro, and the acquisition of Nordlogic.
Buzescu & Tomescu SPRL
Buzescu & Tomescu SPRL‘s TMT team spans the market, with experience in cross-border electronic data transfer procedures, data processing and transfer agreements, cloud competing, and GDPR implementation. Team head Corina Papuzu works with a number of high-profile, international companies regarding data protection. The team also includes Adrian Tomescu and Peter Buzescu, the latter of whom is a member of both the Romanian and New York bars.
Responsables de la pratique:
Corina Papuzu
Autres avocats clés:
Adrian Tomescu; Peter Buzescu
Les références
‘Responsive, experienced and knowledgeable.’
Principaux clients
Las Vegas Sands Corp. AND fortis Games
Kautex Textron
Better Collective
GoPro
Nike
Principaux dossiers
- Advised LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND FORTIS GAMES with regard to the implementation of a whistleblowing hotline.
- Advised KAUTEX TEXTRON with regard to the procedure and steps for implementing a video monitoring system at the company’s plant.
- Advised Nike with regard to a data retention guideline, and the requirements under the Romanian legislation regarding the maximum or the minimum retention periods with regard to specific personal data.
GNP Guia Naghi & Partners
The ‘uniqueness‘ of the GNP Guia Naghi & Partners TMT offering stems from its ‘ability to combine strong legal knowledge’ with ‘technical savviness’. Acting on behalf of a diverse array of clients which includes major telecoms companies and early-stages startups, the team advises on regulatory matters, data protection concerns, and issues relating to platform set up. ‘A strong leader‘, Bianca Naghi, who specialises in consumer and data protection, co-heads the team alongside Ioana Stoica, who is particularly recommended for technologically complex matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bianca Naghi; Ioana Stoica
Autres avocats clés:
Otilia Vîlcu; Tudor Nacev
Les références
‘The team consists of highly trained lawyers with experience in the field of data protection and constant up-date with the jurisprudence and decisions of the National Supervisory Authority For Personal Data Processing.’
‘The lawyers we worked with regarding data protection are always concerned with providing the best solution, considering the bigger picture of the situation and the implications with other fields of activity of the company. Their availability and celerity in providing the legal advice is an important aspect.’
‘I have to mention Bianca Naghi as a strong leader with a very practical and analytical approach on each and every matter she handles. We are always confident that Bianca provides the best services possible, her knowledge, experience and dedication being noticeable from the very beginning. She is consistent in her approach, reliable and has managed to create a strong team of lawyers.’
Principaux clients
Orange Romania S.A.
Nestle Romania S.R.L.
Dr. Max S.R.L. (“Dr. Max”)
Dante International S.A. (“eMAG”)
OLX Online Services S.R.L. (“OLX”)
HCL Online Advertising S.R.L. (“Tazz”)
Selgros Distributie S.R.L.
Coalitia pentru Economia Digitala Association (“CED”)
Proptech Corp S.R.L. (“Milluu”)
Italsofa Romania S.R.L.
Baneasa Developments S.R.L.
Atlas Integrated Technologies S.R.L. (“Hilio App”)
Clever Tech S.R.L.
Lukoil Overseas Atash B.V.
HopCity S.R.L.
Smarty Ride Tech S.R.L. (“Smarty”)
Local American Working Group (“LAWG”)
Orange Money S.A.
Home Away Platform S.R.L. (“Beesers”)
IaBilet.ro
Macromex S.R.L.
Principaux dossiers
- Advised and represented Orange Romania in the Association of Mobile Operators in Romania (AOMR) and led the implementation of an industry wide database amongst the major telecom operators.
- Assisted Nestle Romania in implementing compliant and impactful advertising campaigns, leveraging our specific knowledge in collaborative and programmatic advertising and data protection.
- Assisted eMAG with the strategy and implementation of a new innovative customer payment solution in collaboration with non-financial institutions.
MPR Partners
MPR Partners' team acts for a range of large-scale companies and start-ups. Its sector expertise spans both regulatory matters, including digital infrastructure, fintech, and consumer protection matters, and transactional work involving technology transfers and IP licensing, with additional expertise in dispute resolution. Gelu Maravela co-heads the firm’s data protection practice group, a dedicated group within the TMT team; Cristina Crețu also has notable experience in this area. Alina Popescu works closely with technology-driven companies.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alina Popescu; Gelu Maravela; Cristina Crețu
Principaux clients
AirFrance
KLM
Busy Machines (Nederlandse MKB)
Interparking
Christof Industries
StarsAtLaw
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Interparking, a major European carpark developer and operator, in relation to all legal matters arising out of its data processing activities.
- Continue to advise J.Christof E&P Services S.R.L. in connection with a litigation involving alleged copyright infringement.
Musat & Asociatii
The telecom, IT and media team at Musat & Asociatii handles a range of technical and regulatory matters with cross-practice strength including practitioners working in corporate and M&A, energy and PPP. Communications, broadcasting, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and software development are all areas of expertise for the team, which is led by Iulian Popescu. Popescu has experiencing working with high-profile, international tech giants. Ana Maria Abrudan has notable expertise in compliance and regulatory issues in regard to data protection.
Responsables de la pratique:
Iulian Popescu
Autres avocats clés:
Ana Maria Abrudan; Andrei Ormenean
Principaux clients
Verizon Romania S.R.L.
Telecom Italia Sparkle S.P.A.
Meta, Inc.
Animawings
Aletheea Private School
Mobino Enterprise
Zooplus AG
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Verizon Romania S.R.L. on various telecom matters, including representing the client before the National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications.
- Advising Telekom Italia Sparkle on various telecom matters, including representing the client in front of the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications.
- Assisted Meta on legal matters pertaining to current and future norms related to EU law covering fixed and wireless telecoms, internet, and broadcasting and transmission services.
Reff & Associates SCA
The TMT team at Reff & Associates SCA stands out for its experience navigating regulatory matters in regard to digitalisation and the implementation of new technologies, with expertise in privacy, digital content, consumer rights, and e-commerce. It handles a range of data protection and privacy risk matters for large multinational companies and startups alike, knowledgeable regarding GDPR and EU level requirements. Georgiana Singurel heads the team, bringing together experience in IP law and matters relating to corporate and M&A.
Responsables de la pratique:
Georgiana Singurel
Autres avocats clés:
Andreea Zaharia
Principaux clients
ING N.V.
Orkla Foods Romania S.A.
CEC Bank
Eplus Smart Energy S.A.
B2Kapital part of B2 holding ASA
NEPI Rockcastle PLC
LC Waikiki
adidas Romania
Up Romania
IKEA Romania
Lendrise Marketplace INC.
HP Inc.
Authority for the Digitalization of Romania
Zebrapay S.A.
Untold S.R.L.
Credit Express.
Avon Cosmetics (Romania)
Superbet Interactive (Romania) Limited
BLIK ROMANIA S.A.
Nordens
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted in the set-up of a new application developed as part of a technology innovation initiative by ING.
- Assisting Orkla Foods Romania S.A. with respect to launching its wellness application on the Romanian market.
- Assistance to the Authority for the Digitalisation of Romania.
STOICA & ASOCIAȚII
STOICA & ASOCIAȚII fields an experienced media and telecommunications team, advising a range of local and multinational companies. It provides both dispute resolution services and day-to-day regulatory guidance, with experience of both national and EU guidelines. Dan Rareş Răducanu, ‘a highly skilled and experienced litigation lawyer’, co-heads the team with Dragoș Bogdan, and Andreea Stoica, the latter of whom is particularly experienced in competition law cases and international arbitrations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andreea Stoica; Dan Rareș Răducanu; Dragoș Bogdan
Autres avocats clés:
Valeriu Stoica
Les références
‘Highly experienced practice, that provides excellent legal service.’
‘Founding partner Valeriu Stoica has outstanding and extremely diversified experience as a pleading lawyer.’
‘Senior partner Dan Rareș Răducanu is a highly skilled and experienced litigation lawyer, with excellent expertise in his field.’
Principaux clients
RCS & RDS S.A.
Telekom Mobile Romania S.A.
Orange Romania S.A.
Netcity Telecom S.A.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting and representing RCS & RDS S.A. in a litigation with a major impact on the current client management activity in telecom sector against the Romanian Data Protection Authority in the special appeal proceedings.
- Representing Netcity Telecom S.A. in connection with various important civil and administrative dispute resolution matters.
- Representing Telekom Mobile Romania S.A. in a complex dispute with the Romanian fiscal authorities for the purpose of cancelling certain fiscal control decisions with considerable financial impact.
Stratulat Albulescu Attorneys at Law
‘Known for its multidisciplinary approach‘, Stratulat Albulescu Attorneys at Law‘s specialist TMT team combines the firm’s wider corporate finance, intellectual property and competition experience with IT and tech expertise to offer cross-practice solutions to clients. Its privacy, cybersecurity, data protection and crisis management work is bolstered by a ‘very good understanding of the technical rules and regulations‘ in the technology sector. Ana Maria Kusak, who is an IP and competition specialist, heads the team. Costin Sandu‘s ‘remarkable expertise in the data privacy field is truly impressive’.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ana Maria Kusak
Autres avocats clés:
Costin Sandu; Elena Stan; Mihai Rotaru
Les références
‘Costin Sandu’s remarkable expertise in the data privacy field is truly impressive. We could consistently rely on the accuracy and relevance of the information he provided, which was crucial for making informed decisions in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.’
‘Very good understanding of the technical rules and regulations, as well as of the technical field in general, along with strong GDPR knowledge and practice.’
‘Costin Sandu assisted us within various TMT projects and became indispensable to us for the proper and timely completion. Extremely attentive to details, yet solution oriented, Costin always had a proactive and innovative approach that helped us close the deals in the most comfortable manner.’
Principaux clients
WORLD CLASS ROMANIA S.A.
ROGALSKI DAMASCHIN PUBLIC RELATIONS S.R.L.
CARGUS S.R.L.
SOUND FEED S.R.L.
NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES SRL
DIKTA INC S.R.L.
THOUGHTWORKS ROMANIA
GRUPPO SAN DONATO
LPP ROMANIA S.A.
FORTIM ROMANIA
LUNDBECK ROMANIA
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Cargus on the entry into a SaaS contract for courier delivery optimisation services.
- Advising Dikta, a start-up operating an AI-driven speech-to-text platform, with the design and implementation of its contractual framework and privacy program.
- Advising a confidential client in relation to the management of a complex authorised push-payment security incident.
Voicu & Asociatii
At Voicu & Asociatii, the team’s work spans regulatory compliance matters, specialised sector-specific agreements, the review and sale of networks, and tax and accounting matters. Clients include telecoms and IT companies regionally, domestically and internationally. Marta Popa, who is consistently involved in data protection and privacy matters for major international clients, co-leads alongside Raluca Mihai, who is an expert in general corporate matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marta Popa; Raluca Mihai
Les références
‘The team provided timely advice in a professional and practical manner.’
‘Practical guidance.’
Principaux clients
Accenture Services
Capgemini Services
Genpact Romania