Firms To Watch: Employment

Under the guidance of Alexandra Rîmbu  , the team at MPR Partners is well equipped to hande the gamut of contentious and advisory matters in the employment space.
Suciu - The Employment Law Firm is a well regarded boutique which handles employment and data protection issues. Name partner Andreea Suciu is the key contact.

Firms in the Spotlight Employment

Mihai, Lucian si Asociatii

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The employment practice is coordinated by Ileana Lucian who has over 16 years of experience in the employment field, being a well-known lawyer in this area. Her professional activity started in 2003 within a Romanian top tier law firm, where she held the position of partner in the employment department for more than 4 years.

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Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii

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Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii is a leading Romanian independent law firm. Established in 1995, as one of the first incorporated partnerships, the firm brings together strong local resources, with exceptional credentials, outstanding records and distinguished careers in law, business and academia.

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Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen

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For over 30 years, Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) has guided both domestic and international companies through the intricacies of the Romanian legal landscape, being recognized as a promoter of business law on the local market. NNDKP offers integrated legal and tax services at international standards across all legal areas relevant for businesses and …

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Employment in Romania

Bondoc si Asociatii SCA

Bondoc si Asociatii SCA fields an extremely versatile employment team which 'can really assist professionally on complex projects'. The firm advises clients on a wide range of non-contentious issues, including in-house training, collective bargaining agreements and redundancy procedures, remuneration agreements, and employee transfers, as well as providing transactional and restructuring-related support. The contentious side is equally active, with representation in administrative and civil hearings , as well as mediations and internal investigations. Recent work has included advice to clients operating in the agribusiness, life sciences, telecoms, healthcare and not-for-profit sectors. Practice head Mihaela Bondoc is capably supported by managing counsel and 'seasoned professional' Daniela Gladunea.

Practice head(s):

Mihaela Bondoc


Other key lawyers:

Daniela Gladunea


Testimonials

‘We especially appreciate the thoroughness in their work, the solution-oriented approach, the personalised and warm communication, and their immense patience when facing logistical challenges .’

‘We worked with a small team coordinated by Mihaela Bondoc and Daniela Gladunea. We were impressed by the extraordinary responsiveness and constant availability of support of our partners along a lengthy and challenging process.  They proved to be very warm and dedicated professionals who always provided prompt and structured and well-explained responses to all our inquiries. Moreover, their personalised and heartfelt support made us consider them true allies in our work – a vital quality in these turbulent times.’

‘Very sound professional background and strong experience in the field, both in advice and in litigation.’

‘Daniela Gladunea is a seasoned professional with strong knowledge of law, jurisprudence and practice in the field.’

‘They can really assist professionally on complex projects. Very solid experience. Business oriented. Hard working. Holistic approach. I believe that they are a top tier firm in this area. In terms of collaboration, I believe that they really try to put themselves in our shoes and are very good tactically.’

‘Very good professionals, promote pragmatic approaches. Attentive to details and nuances. They have a very solid team. The core team of relevance for this area as far as the regular interactions with us are concerned includes Mihaela Bondoc and Daniela Gladunea; Mihaela Bondoc is extremely professional, very experienced and solution-oriented, and Daniela Gladunea has very good technical knowledge and is also very helpful and pragmatic.’

Key clients

Profi Rom Food


Borgwarner Romania


Merck Sharp & Dohme Romania


Nolato Romania


Flip Technologies


Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities (AIPG)


Work highlights


  • Advising Merck Sharp & Dohme Romania on the full range of employment issues.
  • Advised multinational industrial group Nolato Romania on the full range of employment matters, including health and safety issues.
  • Advising Flip Technologies on a range of employment issues, including internal regulation and bonus plans.

DLA Piper Dinu SCA

DLA Piper Dinu SCA‘s highly rated employment team is ‘capable of giving advice in the most challenging situations‘. The team handles the full spectrum of litigious and advisory employment matters, working closely with colleagues in complementary areas such as tax, data privacy and corporate to provide a comprehensive service. This cross-practice approach also applies to cross-border matters, including employee transfers and company reorganisations, where the team works alongside international colleagues within the wider global network. Practice head Monica Georgiadis's 'profound knowledge of local employment and labour regulation is coupled with a sharp sense of employer needs'. Clients also rate recently promoted partner Andra Trantea and counsel Elena Preotescu.

Practice head(s):

Monica Georgiadis


Other key lawyers:

Andra Trantea; Elena Preotescu


Testimonials

‘A strong player in the market capable of giving advice in the most challenging situations. Always available to help and easy to work with.’

‘Monica Georgiadis has built a unique team that approaches her clients with the care and respect any lawyer should show. Also, everyone in her team is a longstanding member, which shows the stability I am appreciating. Especially the fact that when needed, I always know who I am engaging and working with.’

‘Very good as a team, very solid with an impeccable reputation in the market. The lawyers are prompt, professional and proactive.’

‘I am working closely with Monica Georgiadis and Andra Trantea and they make an excellent team.’

‘Monica Georgiadis is exceptional by any standard, the best employment lawyer one can get in the market.’

‘DLA in Romania is delivering outstanding employment law advice and strategic support as regards labour relations. Particularly at a time of changing statutory environment and volatile market forces, the reliability of their legal support is much appreciated.’

‘Monica Georgiadis is a remarkable team leader and relationship partner for our organisation. Her profound knowledge of local employment and labour regulation is coupled with a sharp sense of employer needs and local market practices. This uniquely positions her as a truly outstanding source of strategic advice in employment law, labour disputes and collective employee relations.’

‘Elena Preotescu is intimately aware of the needs of her clients and makes a point of actively listening to our internal stakeholders from across business functions to understand the internal policies and priorities of our organisation as an employer. Her knowledge of substantive employment law, and her practical approach to providing legal advice allow her to deliver succint and easy-to-digest advice in a prompt manner. Her dedication and attention to her clients is inspiring and the approach seems to rub off on more junior members of the team.’

Key clients

Adobe Systems


Discovery


Finastra


Honeywell


Marvell Semiconductors


Pfizer


Viavi Solutions


Wipro Technologies


Wizz Air


8×8


Work highlights


  • Assisting the Honeywell group with its sensitive employment matters, including representing the client in disputes before Romanian employment courts.
  • Advising Wizz Air on its Romanian employment issues, including representing the client in employment-related disputes in front of various authorities.
  • Assisted Marvell with the various employment implications related to its entry into the Romanian market, as a result of the acquisition of Inphi.

Filip & Company

The employment team at Filip & Company 'stands out as one of the best on Romanian market'. The group takes a ‘highly structured approach in sensitive areas‘, and is well versed in advising major employers on collective and individual redundancies, collective bargaining agreements, and internal investigations, as well as representing them in related disputes. Transactional and day-to-day matters also provide a strong flow of work, including M&A-related employment advice, internal training, and data protection issues. Practice head Ioan Dumitrascu is singled out for his 'amazing practice‘, while counsel Cristina Tudoran is praised for her 'unequivocal assessment of the situation'.

Practice head(s):

Ioan Dumitrascu


Other key lawyers:

Cristina Tudoran; Razvan Ionescu


Testimonials

‘Very good knowledge of the market, highly qualified advice, proactivity, empathy, focus, trust and transparency.’

‘Ability to see many steps ahead and position the case accordingly. Fact-driven in a professional yet personal manner. Highly responsive and thought-through.’

‘Highly structured approach in sensitive areas. Cristina Tudoran and her team convey professionalism (in a personal manner) and knowledge of the subject. Highly responsive and well structured.’

‘The employment team stands out as one of the best on Romanian market, for their excellent business oriented spirit, legal training, experience and knowledge, further developed and grown by its devoted members.’

‘We highly appreciate that they are always available and just a phone call away, always ready to come up with a solution or inventive proposals. What I specifically value is that, after in-depth analysis and based on their excellent hard skills and technical knowledge, they are always able to provide us with a legal solution which is not only legally secure, but also tailored and adapted to our commercial and business requirements, explained in a comprehensible manner even for non-legal persons.’

‘Cristina Tudoran – ability to correlate practice with our company realities, unequivocal assessment of the situation, anticipation of new requests. Ioan Dumitrascu – thorough and authentic, very reliable advisor with an amazing practice.’

‘Team fully dedicated to the projects they are engaged in. Their availability, proactivity and commitment distinguish them from other law firms that are not as flexible and pro-client.’

‘Availability, level of skills as well as the ability to adapt to the client as well as the concrete and implementable solutions they come up with each time.’

Key clients

Zentiva


The Versapak Group


British American Tobacco Trading Romania


Bristol Logistics


The Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF)


Hidroelectrica S.A.


British American Shared Services (Europe)


Work highlights


  • Advising British American Shared Services on various employment-related issues, including employee relationships and internal policies, as well as representing the client in labour disputes.
  • Assisting Atos IT Solutions and Services with various employment law matters, including managing its relationship with the relevant trade union.
  • Advising Magnapharm Marketing & Sales on various labour law matters, including employment termination structures.

Magda Volonciu and Associates

Magda Volonciu and Associates is a highly regarded employment boutique which is valued for ‘finding the proper balance between an academic approach and business advice‘. The firm is recommended for its expertise in guiding international clients through local laws and employment practices. Recently, the firm has been active in assisting transport clients, including port operators, with labour issues linked to the conflict in the region. The practice has strong credentials on both the contentious and non-contentious side, and is noted for its industry-specific employment advice to different sectors, including energy, hospitality and retail. Managing partner Magda Volonciu is ‘supported by a team of highly skilled professionals‘, including Corina Radu and associate Stefania Stanciu.

Practice head(s):

Magda Volonciu


Other key lawyers:

Corina Radu; Stefania Stanciu


Testimonials

‘They are always offering business-tailored solutions, being able to optimise and use a proper legal framework whilst providing practical advice and support.’

‘The team and the managing partner is the strongest asset.’

‘Balancing between local and international clients offers them the possibility to integrate local advice in the international context. Always connected to latest news and projects related to changing legislation. Finding the proper balance between an academic approach and business advice.’

Key clients

OMV Petrom Group


Damen Shipyards


Constanta South Container Terminal (DP World Romania)


Expert Petroleum


Mazarine Energy Romania


Tuborg Romania


Chimpex


The National Institute for Infectious Diseases Matei Bals


Comvex


Work highlights


  • Represented OMV Petrom Group in a series of collective and individual cases involving financial claims related to working hours and rest periods.
  • Advised a major food and beverages company on handling mid-management claims of harassment and assisted the client with negotiating a mutual termination agreement in order to reduce the risk of the allegations being made public.
  • Advised a major oil and gas company on the negotiation of a new collective agreement.

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen has a comprehensive employment offering, with lawyers on the ground in Bucharest, Timisoara and Cluj-Napoca. The firm acts for a broad range of Romania’s largest domestic and international employers, who appreciate the ‘perfect combination between a strong knowledge of law, extended practical experience and an open-minded orientation to the need of the client‘. The team’s workload ranges from employment support on high-profile transactional matters, including M&A and company reorganisations, through to standalone contentious and non-contentious labour issues. Practice head Roxana Abrasu is backed by strong bench of recommended practitioners, including managing associate Gabriela Dinu and associate Flavia Lungu.

Practice head(s):

Roxana Abrasu


Other key lawyers:

Gabriela Dinu; Flavia Lungu


Testimonials

‘Complex analysis, identifying all options and related risk.’

‘Ability to present complex situations in a comprehensive yet easy to understand manner for non-legal professionals.’

‘NNDKP has profound professional knowledge, easily understands the organisation of our departments and comes back with customised advice in a timely manner.’

‘Roxana Abrasu is our partner on employment matters. She provides us with a high level of legal support and advice based on theory and practice, very efficient and target oriented.’

‘The team is the perfect combination between a strong knowledge of law, extended practical experience and an open-minded orientation to the needs of the client. They professionally helped us in record time to comply with the requirements of the controlling authority taking into account all our business needs.’

‘Flavia Lungu is a lawyer with strong business acumen, who understands all the particularities of the client’s activity and delivers a clear overview of the legal risks and alternative legal solutions that fit the business needs.’

Work highlights


  • Advised a pharmaceutical company on a global reorganisation process.
  • Advised a care services company on expanding its business on the local market.
  • Assisted a technology company with an internal audit to update its essential employment documents, including employment contracts and internal procedures.

Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii

Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii's ‘very dynamic‘ employment team is the first port of call for many of Romania’s largest employers, including a notable range of international companies with significant operations in the country. The work covers all the bases, from transactional support, to standalone negotiations, investigations and labour law disputes. Practice head Serban Pâslaru has over 20 years’ market experience across a range of areas, including individual and collective dismissals and trade union negotiations. The firm's commitment to the practice area was demonstrated through the promotion of partner Mihai Anghel.

Practice head(s):

Serban Pâslaru


Other key lawyers:

Mihai Anghel


Testimonials

‘The team working on employment matters is a very dynamic team, very collaborative, close to the client’s needs, always on time, open to different approaches, innovative, looking always for the best solutions.’

‘The lawyers are very open, responsive, highly profesional, fast reacting and always looking for solutions and new approaches.’

Key clients

3M


Alstom


Amromco Energy


Automatic Data Processing (ADP)


Booking Holdings, Inc. (brands include Booking.com, priceline.com, agoda.com, Kayak, Rentalcars.com & OpenTable)


Carrefour Romania


CEZ


Coficab Ploiesti


Cognyte Technologies


Contitech Thermopol Romania, part of Continental


Generali Romania


Merck


Michelin


Playtika


Pragmatic Play


Sanofi Aventis


Sparkware


Varian


Veeam


Work highlights


  • Assisting Booking Holdings, the online travel company, with employment issues.
  • Assisting Carrefour Romania with a wide range of labour issues.
  • Advising the insurer and asset management provider, Generali, on its Romanian subsidiary’s labour and employment issues.

bpv Grigorescu Stefanica

bpv Grigorescu Stefanica takes a wide-ranging approach to employment law; in addition to advising major domestic and international employers on the gamut of advisory matters, the firm is particularly adept at assisting clients in the technology sector with relevant issues, including benefits packages for start-ups, outsourcing deals, and day-to-day support. Anca Grigorescu leads the team and is considered by clients to be ‘an excellent partner in all labour law cases and negotiations‘.

Practice head(s):

Anca Grigorescu


Testimonials

‘Strong knowledge of the legislation, jurisprudence and practice in the field. Very uncommon and complex cases handled in the past and great negotiation skills. Great capability to meet short deadlines.’

‘Anca Grigorescu is an excellent partner in all labour law cases and negotiations, very sound professional, balanced and solution-oriented.’

‘The team is able and willing to provide advice that is on point even within a short deadline.’

‘Anca Grigorescu is always readily accessible, understands the needs of the client and gives prompt and practical advice.’

Key clients

Worldline (Ingenico Group, Worldline Group)


MoneyGram


KWS Seminte


Compagnie Francaise D’assurance Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Sa Bois – Colombes (Coface)


Edenred Digital Center


Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual)


Voestalpine


Gilead


Infineon Technologies


Kulzer


Riverbed Technology


STILL Material Handling Romania


Klingspor Romania


Work highlights


  • Advising Worldline on a variety of Romanian employment issues.
  • Representing Moneygram International on a potential case of insurance fraud by one of its employees and the related investigation.
  • Advising Genpact Romania on a high-level analysis of Romanian content moderation services, and related employee health and safety and data protection issues in the working environment.

CMS

CMS provides a comprehensive employment offering, which includes support on contentious and non-contentious matters. The advisory side regularly acts on day-to-day and transactional matters, as well as sensitive restructurings and TUPE transfers, and collective dismissals. Contentious work also features prominently on the agenda, and the team has strong credentials in related litigations and mediations. The firm’s strong regional presence is particularly useful for multinational companies. Disputes head Horia Draghici and recently promoted transactional partner Cristina Popescu are the two key senior contacts.

Practice head(s):

Horia Draghici; Cristina Popescu


Kinstellar

Kinstellar has an experienced employment team which is ‘willing to go that extra mile for their clients‘. Recently, the team has seen activity across a wide range of sensitive issues, including individual and collective dismissals, internal investigations, discrimination claims and other forms of complex employment disputes. Several global companies, including Maersk, and Mastercard, use the firm on a day-to-day basis, and it is also a popular choice for Romanian corporates with a strong regional footprint. Practice head Remus Codreanu is supported by a strong team of specialised senior associates, including Mădălina Anghenie and Catalin Roman, who joined from Noerr in August 2022.

Practice head(s):

Remus Codreanu


Other key lawyers:

Mădălina Anghenie; Catalin Roman


Testimonials

‘Up to date with their preparation and willing to go that extra mile for their clients.’

‘Remus Codreanu is extremely helpful and clear in his advisory work.’

Key clients

Maersk Romania


Maersk Tankers


Temenos Romania


Imerys Aluminates GmbH


Visteon Electronics Romania


MasterCard


HCL Technologies


AECOM Engineers and AECOM Global Business Services Europe


Advanced Business Software and Solutions Ltd.


Global Upside Corporation


Bitpanda


Inteva Closures


Scientific Games International


Microsoft


Wayfair


GeoPost


GoPro


HelloFlow ApS


Farben


Arista Networks


Omnipresent Group


VGP Proiecte Industriale


Nexans Romania


FCC Aqualia


Super Hippo Studios


Work highlights


  • Advising Inteva Closures on a wide range of employment law matters, including the revision of all internal employment policies and the negotiation of a new collective bargaining agreement.
  • Assisting VGP Proiecte Industriale, a European developer, manager and owner of logistics and semi-industrial real estate, with the full range day-to-day and standalone employment matters.
  • Advising Maersk Tankers on various mandates, including the closure of its Romanian subsidiary, Maersk Tankers Romania.

Musat & Asociatii

Musat & Asociatii has a strong track record for contentious and non-contentious work and a diverse client roster to match. The advisory side includes support on M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, collective bargaining negotiations, employee benefits, redundancies and outsourcing agreements. A highly experienced litigation team also adds weight on contentious matters. Clients include major private and public sector entities, and the team is well versed in advising multinationals on related cross-border and immigration issues. Mihai Popa leads the team, which also includes experienced managing associates Dragoș Lungu and Simona Anton.

Practice head(s):

Mihai Popa


Other key lawyers:

Simona Anton; Dragoș Lungu


Key clients

Amazon


Google


Mondelez


Sika


Ecolab


Micro Focus


Gilead Sciences


Ferring Pharmaceuticals


Dover Corporation


Electrolux


Marelli


Work highlights


  • Advised Ecolab, a major provider of water, hygiene and infection prevention services, on the Romanian employment aspects of its takeover of Purolite, a chemical manufacturing company.
  • Advised Mondelez on the Romanian employment aspects of its acquisition of Chipita Group.
  • Advising Gilead on all employment matters regarding the takeover of certain business lines from local companies.

Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii

The employment team at Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii has a longstanding list of clients comprising some of Romania’s largest employers, including major companies operating in the agribusiness, energy, manufacturing and IT sectors. The cross-practice team works closely with colleagues in other departments to cover a range of related areas including tax, health and safety, and white-collar crime. The group also plays a key role advising on the employment aspects of major M&A deals. Other recent mandates have included representation in harassment claims disputes and internal investigations linked to whistleblowing complaints. Vlad Neacșu and managing associate Ioana Cazacu jointly lead the team.

Practice head(s):

Vlad Neacşu; Ioana Cazacu


Key clients

Archer-Daniels-Midland


Akzo Nobel


Auchan & Leroy Merlin


Endava


Enel


Ipsos Interactive Services


Medtronic


SAP Romania


Schlumberger


Ubisoft


UPS Romania


Reff & Associates SCA

Reff & Associates SCA's employment team comprises experienced and specialised practitioners who produce ‘great results‘. The comprehensive practice covers all contentious and non-contentious areas of employment law, and has developed a niche focus on issues with a heavy tax component, such as global mobility, employee benefits and off-payroll employment collaborations. Practice head Florentina Munteanu has 20 years’ experience across a range of issues, including executive dismissals and transactional support. Managing associate Gabriela Ilie and senior associate Ana-Maria Vlasceanu are also key team members.

Practice head(s):

Florentina Munteanu


Other key lawyers:

Gabriela Ilie; Ana-Maria Vlasceanu


Testimonials

‘Very professional, able to understand our needs, and when I did not understand anything they were able to explain it, very thorough process.’

‘The team is very responsive and to the point, they have been assisting us with cases where we needed not just the legal advice, but also recommendations from practice, in order to make sure we are doing the right thing. They have been prompt and proactive, not letting us do any mistakes. We have learnt a lot by their side, things we could not have learnt from just reading the law.’

‘So far, the law firm has been able to help me with all my questions and the co-operation has worked extremely well in all areas.’

‘I’m always happy to rely on these practitioners and have the feeling that my questions are in good hands.’

‘Very comprehensive as well as proactive analysis about legal matters. Quick reaction times. Competent answers.’

‘All members of the team I have worked with have equally produced great results.’

Key clients

IKEA Romania


AVON Cosmetics Romania


Stanley Black & Decker Romania


SES Services Romania


Logicom Information Technology Distribution


Team Montage


Betfair Development


Motorola Solutions Romania


HP Inc.


Embassy of the Republic of South Africa to Romania


Qualicaps Romania


Work highlights


  • Advised Elrond Network and Capital Financial Services on the employment aspects of Elrond’s acquisition of Capital Financial Services.

RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA

At RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA, clients particularly appreciate the practitioners’ ‘ability to manage different projects at the same time, adapting to each case and meeting deadlines‘. The team provides strong transactional support on domestic and cross-border projects, and is also experienced in individual and collective dismissals, collective bargaining agreements, and management incentivisation plans. Alina Stăvaru heads up the practice.

Practice head(s):

Alina Stăvaru


Testimonials

‘A strong team, with well-defined people and professional management. Team members have the ability to manage different projects at the same time, adapting to each case and meeting deadlines. They provide commercially-oriented services, understand customer problems and resolve them with utmost diligence. Overall, a customer-oriented attitude and a high level of professionalism.’

‘Alina Stăvaru – specialised in M&A and labour law, customer-oriented attitude, goal-achievement attitude and highly professional lawyer. She is very liked by the clients due to the ability of understanding and solving all the problems and delivering customised solutions.’

Key clients

Innova Capital


Noriel


Ezugi and Evolution Gaming


MIRA (Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Estate Assets)


Mana Hours


PayPoint


Wienerberger


Work highlights


  • Advising Wienerberger on sensitive dismissals, collective bargaining agreements and its relationship with the trade unions.
  • Advised Innova Capital on the management incentivisation plan of one of its portfolio companies in Romania.
  • Advising Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Estate Assets on management agreements for its newly acquired CEZ business in Romania.

Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA

Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA has ‘a skilled employment team which provides hands-on, top-notch legal advice‘. The client roster spans major domestic and multinational employers, and the firm’s regional footprint makes it a strong choice for cross-border projects and international employee postings. The team provides crucial support to the firm’s active corporate practice on transactional matters, and also has expertise in workforce and management restructurings, trade union negotiations, and employment litigation. Counsel Mara Moga-Paler oversees the offering.

Practice head(s):

Mara Moga-Paler


Testimonials

‘Very professional team, oriented towards finding the best solutions for the client’s needs and efficient in delivering the appropriate legal deliverable in due time.’

‘Mara Moga-Paler is very good lawyer, client-oriented and pro-active in identifying the client’s needs so as to find the best legal solutions within a limited time-frame.’

‘Schoenherr is a reputed brand in Romania. They have a skilled employment team which provides hands-on, top-notch legal advice. I find their team to be very responsive and knowledgeable.’

‘During the last year I worked mainly with Mara Moga-Paler on employment matters. She is an excellent employment lawyer, with vast expertise. She is very detail-oriented and generally focused on practical solutions.’

STALFORT Legal. Tax. Audit.

STALFORT Legal. Tax. Audit. has an experienced team of employment lawyers who are well placed to handle a wide range of contentious and non-contentious issues. The team is particularly well regarded for its multilingual capabilities, and is especially popular with German-speaking entities who appreciate the team’s ‘background and knowledge of German business culture‘; lately, work in this area has included advice to major retailers on drafting employment agreements and regulations, and assistance with negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement. Managing partner and employment law specialist Christian Weident, founding partner Cristiana Stalfort, and Carmen Radulescu, who focuses on the intersection between employment and tax law, are the key senior contacts.

Practice head(s):

Christian Weident; Carmen Radulescu


Other key lawyers:

Cristiana Stalfort


Testimonials

‘In this field we had several cases in the past two years, which were solved perfectly and very efficiently and competently. It’s always a pleasure working with Christian Weident, a German and Romanian native speaker. More than that he understands the “legal culture” in our home country, which makes communication much easier. I also worked in different legal fields with other partners and associates and team members, everyone in this law firm is a competent, responsive and very friendly person.’

‘Professional legal advice. Always a comparison to the German market to understand the processes and perspectives.’

‘They react very fast and work very diligently.’

‘Tri-lingual practice. STALFORT offers support in Romania, but does so in Romanian, English and German. So especially for internationally operating companies it might be a very good fit.’

‘I have mostly been working with Cristiana Stalfort and Chris Weident. Both have a profound knowledge of Romanian and German law and a strong sense of service. Both were always responsive and answered exhaustively but also constructively within a very short time. Both have been involved in our business for a long time and have a correspondingly long memory, which has proven itself very useful time and again.’

‘The involved lawyers are very skilled both from a legal and a language point of view. Especially, they have the necessary background and knowledge of German business culture, which enables them to explain local problems to our shareholders in the best way. This intercultural ability is a strong advantage in the relationship with foreign investors.’

‘All individuals I have worked with showed great knowledge within their legal expertise, but also show great capabilities in setting up and running projects. I also enjoyed the communication in general, because of its friendliness and its focus on finding solutions rather than problems.’

Key clients

TEDi


diconium


Dalli Group


MB Well Services


JAF Frischeis


Embassy of Germany


The Commercial Counsellor of the Republic of Austria


Hoffmann Industrial Tools


HARTING Group


Martin Mantz Compliance Solutions


ATOSS Software


Zetterer Präzision


Blockchain Consulting


Reca (Kellner & Kunz Group)


Getec


UnitCargo


Westfleisch


Goethe Institute


BR Electronic Systems


Goethe Institute


MEA Metal Application


Messingschlager


purus AG


Inmed Personal


Work highlights


  • Drafted and revised all individual and collective employment-related documents necessary for the activity of TEDi in Romania.
  • Advised diconium on Romanian employment legislation in view of launching its business in Romania.
  • Advised the Dalli Group on a collective bargaining agreement in the context of a possible exit from Romania.

Stratulat Albulescu Attorneys at Law

Stratulat Albulescu Attorneys at Law's employment practice handles the full range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including related restructuring, transactional, outsourcing, internal compliance issues, and remuneration packages. Practitioners also advise on more sensitive areas including collective and individual dismissals, and handle any related disputes which might occur. Practice head Andrei Albulescu is ‘a true encyclopaedia in the labour law field‘ and provides ‘guidance with a unique practical approach‘. 'Brilliant' managing associate Anca Ulea is another key team member.

Practice head(s):

Andrei Albulescu


Other key lawyers:

Anca Ulea


Testimonials

‘Andrei Albulescu is a true encyclopedia in the labour law field. Also, I highly valued his calm and solution-oriented attitude.’

‘Anca Ulea has been brilliant – she is very responsive, very clear in her communications, and gives us confidence.’

‘Great professionals. Reactive and precise. I appreciated their ability to understand the client’s needs.’

‘Andrei Albulescu knows the international market and provides guidance with a unique practical approach.’

‘During the last year we have worked with both Andrei Albulescu and Anca Ulea. Both of them are extremely responsive and well-prepared. Andrei stands out for his coordination role, being a top-class strategist, while Anca is very knowledgeable, detail-oriented and has great experience. Both of them are positive persons spreading good energy. In a few words: highly qualified specialists.’

‘Andrei Albulescu was the main partner I worked with on an employment matter. He proved he has very good knowledge of Romanian labour laws and always gave good advice.’

‘The employment team has always shown great professionalism. Their answers are always complete and given on time. The team, led by Andrei Albulescu, shows a combination of very strong technical skills and very good judgement. Our collaboration is fluid and efficient, there is a close relationship which allows us to have visibility on current subjects and great follow-up.’

‘Andrei Albulescuis a technically very prepared lawyer with great understanding of the psychological and motivational aspects of employment law issues, and a remarkable vision of the practical implications of legal decisions. Anca Ulea is always up-to-date and able to offer important contributions in decision-making processes. I highly recommend them.’

Key clients

World Class Romania


AstraZeneca


SundayApp


Cambridge School of Bucharest


Hervis Sports & Fashion


SIBS Romania


Metagame Studios


Cargus


ThoughtWorks


Marketing Investment Group


Webhelp Romania


ComplyAdvantage


Aurobindo Pharma Romania


Work highlights


  • Advised World Class Romania, a Romanian fitness-centre business, on the full range of employment issues concerning the sale of a stake in the company to African Industries Group.
  • Advising AstraZeneca’s Romanian subsidiary on various employment matters, including day-to-day issues.
  • Advised Hervis Sports & Fashion, the local subsidiary of the Austrian sports retailer, on various employment issues.

Vernon | David

Vernon | David has an active employment team, which is noted particularly for its stellar track record in employment litigation, as well as regularly assisting with collective bargaining negotiations and dismissals. Transactional and day-to-day support are also areas of strength, and the firm often supports clients with sensitive internal investigations into employee misconduct. Key team members include Diana Neagu and founding partner Daniela David.

Practice head(s):

Diana Neagu


Other key lawyers:

Daniela David


Testimonials

‘The team at Vernon|David are applied to understanding the issue presented and focused on delivering solutions that are practical, offering all the necessary information for decision making and then seeing the project through to implementation. They are ready to assume responsibility for their interpretations and clearly indicate grey areas, helping us negotiate through a challenging legal environment and understand any risks we might face. They are direct, competent and reliable, I recommend them without reservations. The combination of skills in the labour area, ethics and compliance area, and investigative skills has proved invaluable in challenging situations.’

‘Very strong command and problem solving attitude. Very strong communication skills. Very efficient process handling.’

‘They exhibit permanent interest in understanding business specifics to better offer legal advice.’

‘Daniela David has proved to be highly sensitive and to offer the best practical advice, demonstrating availability and genuine involvement in both supporting our company to source legally appropriate solutions but also follow up on results and development of topics.’

‘There is a sense of trust and loyalty to see the client through the process and meet one’s expectations. As a client, I was firstly driven by the anxiety to sort out my issue, within the shortest available time, and to fully understand the corresponding benefits and responsibilities.’

‘Good international collaboration on cross-border employment issues.’

‘Daniela David is our lead contact – she is very accommodating and responsive. She provides practical advice and the advice of the firm is always very comprehensive. Romania can be a tricky jurisdiction for a UK business looking to set up and grow in Romania, but Daniela and her team provide sound assistance with this.’

‘Daniela David is an outstanding lawyer and leader. Her ability to find solutions for the difficult problems from our work field is a great achievement for our company. The labour team is unique because they have litigation and labour experience and they can provide solutions based on their experience and knowledge.’

Wolf Theiss

The highly regarded employment team at Wolf Theiss is able to provide a ‘new and fresh interpretation‘ on employment matters, from day-to-day issues to bespoke transactional and restructuring-related mandates. Multinational companies often use the firm on broader regional and international projects. On a domestic level, the team is noted for its ‘broad knowledge of market industry and practices‘. Ileana Glodeanu leads the team, which also includes counsel Adelina Iftime-Blagean and senior associate Andreea Stan, who is ‘definitely the kind of lawyer you need when it comes to employment matters‘.

Practice head(s):

Ileana Glodeanu


Other key lawyers:

Adelina Iftime-Blagean; Andreea Stan


Testimonials

‘They are more prone to take the road less travelled and provide in-depth interpretations of labour law. They tailor their advice not only to the industry, but also to the client’s professional “personality”.’

‘They are able to understand and support with complex issues, as well as day-to-day matters which require a new way to see and use the law, a new and fresh interpretation.’

‘WT has a very practical approach on issues and you’re able to get good advice on the spot, without receiving long complicated memos. They have a diversity of skill that helps me get the type of counselling I need: business-oriented, equitable and practical. I’m very happy with their skills and practice and would definitely recommend.’

‘Andreea Stan is definitely the kind of lawyer you need when it comes to employment matters. She’s helped me with some tricky situations in the past, some jurisdiction specific, but also with global employment strategy, and that is a very valuable skill. She delivers quality advice and manages to turn around things very fast, so in times of crisis is the right partner to have.’

‘Strong expert knowledge, broad knowledge of market industry and practices.’

‘Knowledge and expertise, conciseness in communication, flexibility, empathy.’

Key clients

Advanz Pharma


Aptiv


Astellas Pharma Europe


AT&T


Azul Systems, Inc.


Bauer Spezialtiefbau


BNP


BNP Cardif


Beacon Rail


Binance


Booking


Borealis


Bright Machines


Circet


Covance


Covebo


DB Cargo


Dow Jones


Erste Bank


Expedia


Federal Mogul Motorparts


FIS Global


Flextronics Romania


Flywire


FM Insurance Europe


Genetec


Gilbarco


GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)


Glovo


Goldman Sachs


Google


Grundfos


Harvia


Hilton (Apex Alliance)


Hoffmann Group


IFCO Management


Labcorp


Lockheed Martin


Mastercard


Metro


Mphasis


Nemo Investment Vehicle (Radisson)


Ocean Technologies


Oracle


Osram Continental


Profitsolv Purchaser INC


Raiffeissen


Revetas


Sectigo


Snyk


Telekom


Unilever


Visa


VMware


Western Union


Yazaki


Work highlights


  • Advising Oracle on regular day-to-day matters as well as acquisitions and internal restructurings.
  • Advising Astellas on various HR legal matters, including the reshaping of its organisational structure and sensitive terminations.
  • Assisting GlaxoSmithKline with the employment aspects of its international projects, including a worldwide joint venture with Pfizer concerning the consumer healthcare business and the separation, within the client, of the consumer healthcare business from the biopharma business.

Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL

Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații SPRL has a significant track record of 'great exposure to many types of clients and industries which brings significant experience in the field'. The firm regularly advises major international clients, such as Cisco Systems, on local and cross-border employment issues, including related taxation and immigration matters. Managing associate Anca Atanasiu, who is ‘highly connected to market trends and changes in the legislation‘, leads the team.

Practice head(s):

Anca Atanasiu


Testimonials

‘Very professional team, high quality of service provided.’

‘The labour law services that we received were of a very good quality. We were satisfied by the technical skills of the team, the approach to the project and their availability and resources to deliver fast. We would really like to continue working with this team of lawyers in the future.’

‘I worked with Anca Atanasiu on several projects and we were very happy with her work. She was up to date with the recent legislative changes and had a good understanding of the law. She also replied quickly to our questions and helped us take decisions in a timely manner.’

‘The team is very professional. They help us with many employment-related matters. Their thinking is out of the box and very business and client-oriented. They are always available to assist very quickly on urgent matters. We feel that we really can rely on this team.’

‘Anca Atanasiu is a highly skilled professional and always ensures that deliverables are prepared in a high-quality manner. She was always open to any questions or matters we raised and she is very client dedicated. Highly connected to market trends and changes in the legislation.’

‘Very professional team, hard working and client-oriented. Great exposure to many types of clients and industries which brings significant experience in the field. Highly connected to market trends and changes in the legislation. Highly skilled and trained. Available to assist very quickly on urgent matters.’

‘Anca Atanasiu is a highly skilled professional who is really passionate about her work. She is very patient and always striving for excellence in delivering high quality legal advice.’

Key clients

Cisco Systems Romania


Ista Shared Services Romania


Work highlights


  • Advising Cisco Systems Romania on its day-to-day labour law issues.
  • Advising Ista Shared Services Romania on the implementation of its employees’ annual performance evaluation process and also on day-to-day labour issues.

Buzescu & Tomescu SPRL

Buzescu & Tomescu SPRL fields an experienced team comprising ‘dedicated professionals who are able to bring valuable local knowledge to the table‘. The lawyers regularly propose ‘processes whereby local administrative actions or claims can be assessed, managed or challenged in a cost-effective manner‘. Major employers, including Wizz Air, Travelport and Nvidia, use the firm for a range of day-to-day employment issues, as well as larger bespoke projects and sensitive proceedings. Senior associate Corina Papuzu is singled out as an ‘outstanding expert in the field‘.

Practice head(s):

Corina Papuzu


Testimonials

‘Great collaboration, good at dealing with ambiguity, and timely results.’

‘Great knowledge and problem-solving skills.’

‘The employment law team at Buzescu Ca is composed of dedicated professionals who are able to bring valuable local knowledge to the table. Crucially, the team’s legal experts are able to propose processes whereby local administrative actions or claims can be assessed, managed or challenged in a cost-effective manner.’

‘Peter Buzescu is a versatile team leader and partner who is acutely aware of the interests of his clients and the requirements specific to the sector of their operations. He follows and frequently reports on legislative developments that may be relevant for his clients’ business. Peter is open to negotiating non-standard fee structures that best fit the nature of the matter and the mandate.’

‘Corina Papuzu leads juniors and support staff with remarkable coordination. She is an outstanding expert in her field, including substantive and procedural aspects of local law. She is a quick-thinker who is ready, willing and able to bring added value to any matter she is handling by constantly re-assessing the strategy that best serves her clients’ interests. Her proactivity, theoretical and practical knowledge are a truly important asset to our local operations.’

Key clients

Travelport


Wizz Air


Finastra


Mana Hours


Kasperky Lab


Tupperware


Kautex Textron


Canam Steel


Central European Drilling


Nvidia


Work highlights


  • Advised Travelport on the transfer of several employees from an external service provider, including assisting with the TUPE implications.
  • Representing Wizz Air in a large portfolio of court cases in which a large number of employees, with the support of Wizz Air, challenged multiple sanctions applied by the Romanian authorities concerning the crew’s alleged non-compliance with passenger locator forms.
  • Advised Vmware on employee stock option plans.

D&B David si Baias SCA

For D&B David si Baias SCA, clients include major private and state-owned companies, and the firm has a strong track record in collective negotiations with trade unions. Other areas of focus include large restructuring projects, transfer of undertakings, collective dismissals, and related court litigation. The firm also regularly assists employers with cross-border projects and employment-related tax issues. Dan Dascălu leads the team, with support from several senior associates, including the ‘amazingSonia Balanescu.

Practice head(s):

Dan Dascălu


Other key lawyers:

Anda Rojanschi; Sonia Balanescu


Testimonials

‘Their way of working is professional and they are also fast in answering. The answers received and the possible case outcomes are professionally handled and explained.’

‘They are all handling the cases and communication in a professional way.’

‘Their ability to communicate with the client, to prepare the necessary documents, and to offer quick feedback.’

‘Working with Sonia Balanescu has been amazing, she is a very efficient and communicative lawyer.’

Key clients

Shell Romania


AbbVie


H&M Hennes & Mauritz


Work highlights


  • Advised a state-owned company on a complex personnel restructuring process.
  • Successfully represented a major retailer in the fashion industry in a series of litigations with a former employee.
  • Advised a major bank on the transfer of employees in the context of a significant merger.

Dentons

Dentons‘ well regarded employment practice is praised for its ‘integrated solutions and top advice‘. The firm’s international reach makes it a popular choice for cross-border issues, including in related areas such as immigration, corporate transactional support and data privacy. The team also has extensive experience in strategic and sensitive matters, including collective negotiations, company reorganisations, disciplinary actions and dismissal procedures. The contentious side is well catered for by practice head and litigator Tiberiu Csaki. Clients consider counsel Argentina Rafail  ‘exceptionally dedicated to the profession and clients‘.

Practice head(s):

Tiberiu Csaki


Other key lawyers:

Argentina Rafail


Testimonials

‘Dentons’ team is focused on integrated solutions and top advice to us as a client; understanding our business in order to offer the best support is a priority for the team.’

‘Argentina Rafail – exceptionally dedicated to the profession and clients.’

Key clients

JLG Manufacturing Central Europe


Catoni


Dr. Reddy’s


KPS


Solera Group


IGT Services and Technology (former Interglobe Technology)


EPAM


AMDOCS


Dell Technologies


Work highlights


  • Advised JLG on the restructuring of its workforce and collective dismissal issues.
  • Assisting the pharmaceutical company, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Romania, with employment and compliance training and day-to-day matters.
  • Assisting InterGlobe Technologies, a major IT and BPO services provider and travel conglomerate, with the establishment and structuring of its Romanian operations.

Laurentiu, Laurentiu & Asociatii

Laurentiu, Laurentiu & Asociatii is a top choice for employers working in and around Cluj, a key centre for start-ups and emerging technology companies. The firm's cross-practice expertise is a particular draw for complex and diversified companies. The group covers the full range of contentious and non-contentious issues, and its growing client base receives strong support on key concerns including employee-share schemes and the development of internal compliance programs. Achim-Sorin Razoare heads up the practice.

Practice head(s):

Achim-Sorin Razoare


Testimonials

‘The LLA practice is professional and diverse. The experience and knowledge they have across the board is great for a complex and diversified company like ours. Everything from HR, transfer pricing and fiscalisation to GDPR and local (anywhere in Europe) legislation impacting our business is now taken care of by LLA. We have been working for a year with LLA so far – definitely for us.’

‘Achim-Sorin Razoare is an efficient and knowledgable lawyer.’

‘Achim-Sorin Razoare is pragmatic in the best sense of the word, prompt and responsible, with a great capacity for work and adaptation and, especially, for solving the problem.’

Key clients

Steelcase


Telenav Software


Grab Chronos


E-Cablaje


BigBrother Auditing


Nemetos Consulting


OpenFields Foundation


Tora Trading Services


WTS Shared Service Solutions


Italian Cable Company


Blugento


Charta


Cake Expert


Motilor


Everon Romania


Nooka Space


Work highlights


  • Assisted Telenav Software, the Romanian subsidiary of Telenav, with the amendment and update of its internal regulation.
  • Advised WTS Shared Service Solutions on the drafting of new internal regulations aligned with the internal global policies in force at group level.
  • Advised Grab Chronos, the Romanian subsidiary of Grabtaxi Holdings, on the process of setting up a 24/7 on-call duty for its employees.

Noerr

The employment team at Noerr has a strong track record for providing support with M&A deals and company reorganisations. Recently, the firm has also been involved with several high-profile executive dismissals and related disputes, as well as continuing to provide advice on day-to-day matters. Cross-border work is another strong feature, with the firm receiving instruction from multinational employers active across a range of sectors, including IT, healthcare, manufacturing and automotive. Litigation head Alexandru Ene-Dragan oversees the department, while senior associate Oana Piticas also plays a key role.

Practice head(s):

Alexandru Ene-Dragan


Other key lawyers:

Oana Piticas


Testimonials

‘People, promptness, quality’.

Key clients

Bristol Myers Squibb


Samsung Electronics Romania


Pringles International Operations (Kellogg Group)


Stada Group


Accord Healthcare


Grawe Romania Asigurare


Harman International Industries


Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction


Kik Textilien and Non-Food


USP Romania


SIAD ROMANIA


Odlo International AG


Placintescu Riti & Asociatii

Placintescu Riti & Asociatii is a well regarded employment law boutique which acts for a range of multinational and domestic companies, and NGOs. The team handles the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters, from company reorganisations and employee transfers, through to collective bargaining agreements and employee dismissals. Clients include major employers operating across a range of key sectors, including telecoms, IT, media, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and retail. Managing partner Ana-Maria Placintescu leads the team, working alongside fellow name partner Bogdan Riti.

Practice head(s):

Ana-Maria Placintescu


Other key lawyers:

Bogdan Riti


Key clients

Amway


SOS Children’s Village


Communisis Romania


Mango Garments Rom


Wabag Water Services


Asociatia Habitat


Educarium Labs


Spoonfull


Premium Tech


Work highlights


  • Advising Amway on the full range of employment issues, including telework and working from home, collective bargaining agreements, and termination of employment agreements.
  • Assisting SOS Children’s Village with taking over the activity of another NGO and the consequent transfer of employees.
  • Assisting WABAG Water Services with all employment matters.

Voicu & Filipescu SCA

Practitioners at Voicu & Filipescu SCA provide ‘calm and measured advice and are adept at translating Romanian employment law to overseas clients‘. The firm has a noteworthy track record in advising large IT services companies on employment-related issues linked to major outsourcing transactions. Other areas of expertise include M&A support, immigration, internal training, and compliance, as well as advice on collective and individual dismissals. Marta Elena Popa and Raluca Mihai are the two lead contacts.

Practice head(s):

Marta Elena Popa; Raluca Mihai


Testimonials

‘Very pragmatic and commercial, they provide calm and measured advice and are adept at translating Romanian employment law to overseas clients.’

‘Raluca Mihai – very approachable and commercial.’

Key clients

Allianz Tiriac Unit Asigurari (former Gothaer Asigurare Reasigurare)


Baker Hughes


Capgemini


General Electric Medical Systems Romania


Goodyear Romania


Profi Rom Food


Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners

Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners' highly experienced litigation practice makes the firm a strong choice for sensitive and complex employment-related contentious issues, including disciplinary procedures and hearings. Additionally, the team advises on day-to-day matters, as well as strategic non-contentious mandates including company reorganisations, employee transfers and immigration. Catalin Micu has a strong track record for advice on individual and collective labour law. Andra Constantinescu is considered a ‘standout managing associate‘.

Practice head(s):

Catalin Micu


Other key lawyers:

Andra Constantinescu


Testimonials

‘Very solid legal knowledge and understanding of the business background, customised advice for the specific question.’

‘Andra Constantinescu – standout managing associate for employment.’

Key clients

Capgemini Services Romania


Menzies Aviation (Romania)


Philip Morris România


Pirelli Tyres Romania


WNS Global Services (Romania)


Asirom Vienna Insurance Group


Pro Fiduciaria


AWP P&C Saint-Quen, Bucharest Branch (Member of Allianz Group)


NEPI Investment Management


Connect 44 Network Services


Romcim


Aurachain Solutions


Work highlights


  • Advising Capgemini Services Romania on various employment issues.
  • Advising Menzies Aviation on various employment issues including a collective bargaining agreement.
  • Advising Philip Morris Romania on labour-related matters including the implementation of a complex teleworking policy for approximatively 1000 employees working in shifts across the company’s headquarters and factory area.