The Legal 500

CMS Cameron McKenna SCA’s ‘very reliable team’ is recommended for its ‘vast industry knowledge’, and for being ‘focused on the needs of the client’. It represented Microsoft Romania in various commercial and IP disputes and acted for Erste Bank and BCR on the outsourcing of IT and telecoms work linked to certain banking products. It also advised UTC in Romania regarding various technology matters. John Fitzpatrick heads the department.

‘One of the best IT, telecoms and media teams in the market’, Musat & Asociatii advised Google on numerous corporate issues relating to its Romanian entity, Google Bucharest. It also advised Intel on corporate matters regarding the opening of its Romanian subsidiary, Intel Software Development. Other clients include Apple, Telecom Italia and AT&T Global Network Services Romania. Practice head Catalin Baiculescu is ‘extremely responsive and precise’.

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen advised Vodafone Romania on regulatory matters regarding the provision of electronic communications services in the 900MHz and 1,800MHz frequency bands. Other clients include Level 3 Communications, The Number UK, Nokia Romania and Microsoft Romania. Adina Chilim-Dumitriu heads the team.

Popovici Nitu & Asociatii’s ‘excellent team’ advised Innova Capital on the merger between GTS Telecom and Datek Telecom and also advised Orange Romania regarding investigations launched by the Competition Council. Other clients include Alan Dick Europe (Holdings), SIVECO Romania, Scop Computers and Hewlett-Packard Romania.

Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii’s ‘highly recommended’ IT, media and telecoms practice advised Romtelecom on the €8m acquisition of Boom TV, a local TV station, and advised Cosmote Romanian Mobile Telecommunications on various regulatory and compliance matters. Sorin Vladescu and Vlad Cercel are the key figures.

bpv Grigorescu Stefanica advised longstanding client Siemens on the reorganisation of four production facilities in Romania. It also handled MediaCafe Interactive’s acquisition of a stake in a local company operating online TV channels and video platforms. Alexandru Rusu heads the practice.

Biris Goran SCPA’s IT, telecoms and media team advised Publicis Groupe on its acquisition of Romanian operations of a leading global media planner and communications services provider. It also advised Appnor MSP regarding its partnership with Revevol. Ana Maria Andronic has ‘strong knowledge on IP matters’ and Dan Visoiu is also ‘very knowledgeable’.

Clifford Chance Badea advised Innova Capital on the acquisition of 96% of Provus Services Provider and its subsidiary, RomCard, a Romanian card-processing and e-commerce business. It also advised Sony Pictures Television on the acquisition of an equity stake in a Romanian TV advertising sales company. Daniel Badea is recommended.

D&B David si Baias represented Orange Romania in three investigations by the Competition Council, and provides ongoing regulatory advice. Sorin David heads the team.

Eversheds Lina & Guia advised Cosmote Mobile Telecommunications on the acquisition of Romanian mobile operator Telemobil. Other clients include Combera Marketing Halle, XVision Communications and Enterprise Business Systems. Cristian Lina heads the department.

Peli Filip advised a leading regional telecoms and media operator during an investigation relating to the acquisition of exclusive sports broadcasting rights. It also advised a leading mobile telecoms operator in a cartel and abuse of dominance investigation. Carmen Peli and Cristina Filip are recommended.

Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA in association with Allen & Overy LLP advised AECOM Technology on its acquisition of Inocsa Ingenieria. Other clients include Raiffeisen Informatik, Truvo Services & Technology and Swisscom.

Salans’ IT and telecoms experts advise a number of television and internet service providers. Anda Todor is recommended.

Vernon | David include McDonald’s, Asiatic Colour-Chem Industries and Kosarom. Charles Vernon is recommended.

Vilau & Mitel’s ‘extremely business-oriented’ department ‘takes a proactive approach in each transaction’. It advised GED Eastern Fund II on the acquisition of a majority stake in Infopress Group and represented Intel in multiple cases concerning IP rights enforcement. Practice head Madalina Paisa is ‘extremely dedicated’.

Andra Musatescu Law & Industrial Property Offices provides ‘a friendly, personal service’ to clients including Orange and EMI. It also advised Ambient Media Worldwide on a design infringement case. Department head Andra Musatescu ‘always has a proactive approach’.

Anghel Stabb & Partners advised FX Alliance on establishing the Romanian operations of an online forex trading platform and acted for Romtelemedia regarding on the development of an internet marketing directory. Ana Anghel heads the team.

Bulboaca & Asociatii provides ‘an exceptional level of service’. It advised Eurovision Operations on the potential illegal broadcasting of tennis in Romania. Team head Razvan Stoicescu has ‘broad industry knowledge’.

Buzescu Ca provides ‘responses that are timely, complete and of a very high quality’. It advised Cobalt IT on the sale of its assets and subscriber lists and acted for Telio Management regarding its expansion into CEE. Other clients include BIP Investment Partners and Travelport Romania Services. Corina Papuzu is highly regarded.

Drakopoulos Law Firm ‘responds quickly with solid advice’ and has ‘in-depth market knowledge’. It advised Nestlé on advertising and IP matters and acted for Bluepoint IT Solutions regarding a series of licensing agreements. Other clients include Coca-Cola and UEFA.

Mararu & Mararu’s strong transactional practice advised Ericsson Telecommunications Romania on the €30m expansion of Ericsson’s Global Support and Delivery Center in Bucharest. Other clients include Computer Sciences Corporation. Amala Mararu and Ioan Mararu are recommended.

Noerr advised Rohde & Schwarz, a German leading manufacturer of telecoms equipment, on its acquisition of a majority interest in Topex.

Platis Bazilescu LLLP is known for its IT and telecoms expertise and is experienced in acting for telecoms companies and internet service providers.

Stratula Mocanu & Asociatii is recommended for its expertise in advising radio and television companies in Romania. Key clients include UPC Romania.

Voicu & Filipescu SCA’s team has ‘excellent business acumen’. It is representing one of the largest cable telecoms companies in Romania in over 20 litigation cases against the Romanian Customer Protection Agency. Other clients include Dell Systems and Accenture. Marta Popa is recommended.