Musat & Asociatii > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile
Musat & Asociatii Offices
43 AVIATORILOR BOULEVARD
1ST DISTRICT
011853 BUCHAREST
Romania
Musat & Asociatii > The Legal 500 Rankings
Romania > PPP and procurement Tier 1
Musat & Asociatii‘s infrastructure, PPP and public procurement team focuses on the development, acquisition and divestitures of large-scale projects, working with sponsors, lenders, project originators, development banks and multilateral agencies. Both private and state-sponsored infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on the transportation sector, are areas in which the team is particularly strong. Notable specialisms within the team also include military projects and social infrastructure projects. Angela Porumb is a key contact for project-related litigations. Practice group co-heads Iulian Popescu and Razvan Stoicescu have longstanding experience in the PPP and procurement sector.Practice head(s):
Iulian Popescu; Răzvan Stoicescu
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Leviatan Design
Hiris Garden Expert
Leviatan Design
Copraag Entrepreneur
Copraag Entrepreneur
Ubitech Constructii
Damen Group
Motorola Solutions
Ubitech Constructii
Karsan Otomotiv
Ubitech Constructii
Karsan Otomotiv
Makyol İnşaat Sanayi Turizm Ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Ghallard Sys
Anadolu Automobil Rom
Work highlights
- Assisting LEVIATAN DESIGN with a full array of legal matters in relation to its participation, award and implementation of public procurement contracts.
- Advising the Damen Group on the EUR 1.2bn tender for the acquisition of four multifunctional corvettes and maintenance centres in Romania.
Romania > Banking and finance Tier 2
Musat & Asociatii has an established footprint in the banking and finance space in Romania, and its client roster takes in lenders, underwriters and borrowers. The practice has a solid track record in handling financial regulatory matters and acquisition and leveraged finance work, with additional expertise in fintech matters. The practice is jointly led by Monia Dobrescu, who stands out for her ‘high level of service and professional approach', and Răzvan Stoicescu, who acts for international clients in mandates. The duo are ably supported by Cristian Cepesi.Practice head(s):
Monia Dobrescu; Razvan Stoicescu
Other key lawyers:
Cristian Cepesi; Robert Urmosi
Testimonials
‘Very reactive and commercially savvy. Very knowledgeable in commodity trading and commodity finance.’
‘Razvan Stoicescu and Robert Urmosi are first class.’
‘The team is technical but very commercial and able to explain complex concepts in clear, digestible terms.’
‘Razvan Stoiescu is a pleasure to work with and very reactive.’
‘Much appreciated the professionalism of the team member we have collaborated with. A structured approach, availability as per customer needs and in a timely manner is valuable for any customer when using this kind of service.’
‘Excellent service, dedicated people and structured reporting package are few aspects that each member of the team have demonstrated.’
‘Special mention to Monia Dobrescu – a high level of service, professional approach, key and practical advice , on time and appropriate for the business. Any CEO or top management would appreciate spot on advice when working with Monia.’
Key clients
Jefferies Finance LLC, J. P. Morgan SE, Danske Bank A/S
Teconnex
Sika
Magna International Inc.
BCR Banca Pentru Locuinte
Hili Properties / Baneasa Real Estate SRL
Premier Restaurants Romania and BRD Societe Generale
Work highlights
- Assisted the lenders with a senior facilities agreement or the potential acquisition of a number of companies by certain entities controlled by FSN Capital.
- Advising BCR on financing regulatory issues.
Romania > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
The ‘prompt, dedicated and efficient‘ team at Musat & Asociatii is well regarded for handling a broad range of corporate matters, including large M&A deals, divestments, corporate governance, joint ventures and transfers of business. Gheorghe Musat is a highly respected practitioner, and Razvan Stoicescu is 'highly professional and efficient'. Iulian Popescu, IP expert Paul Buta and Monia Dobrescu, who focuses on finance transactions, are key lawyers in the practice. All named practitioners jointly head up the practice.Practice head(s):
Gheorghe Mușat; Răzvan Stoicescu; Iulian Popescu; Paul Buta; Monia Dobrescu
Other key lawyers:
Andrei Ormenean; Sirin Omer
Testimonials
‘Musat is a big law firm with many lawyers specialized in various domains. We have been working with them for so many years so they know very well the company. Their lawyers are prompt, dedicated and efficient.’
‘I will mention here Razvan Stoicescu, the main partner who is very business and strategic oriented, with excellent communication skills, very prompt and efficient.’
‘Excellent level of market knowledge.’
‘We worked with Razvan Stoicescu, and he was highly professional and efficient. Working with him was amazing.’
‘I’m working closely with Razvan Stoicescu and his team since 2017 on different topics. He is a good leader – establishing the overall strategy and working together and very closely with his team for achieving the best results. Always available, we can count on his prompt support. He treat the matters with professionalism and responsibility.’
‘Razvan Stoicescu – hard working lawyer, very responsible, very good attitude in general, having a great experience on legal matters. Great way of dealing with his clients, always with a positive attitude and always oriented to find the best solutions considering the business needs.’
Key clients
Geely Holding Group and Geely Automobile Holdings Limited
Kohlberg Group
Romgaz SA
Ecolab Group
Investcorp
Engie Romania S.A.
Premier Capital B.V.
Amazon.Com Inc.
Hili Properties PLC
Sika AG
Adesgo
Work highlights
- Advised Geely Holding Group and Geely Automobile Holdings Limited on the Romanian legal aspects of a joint venture agreement with Renault Group to launch a new powertrain technology company.
- Advised Kohlberg & Company on its investment in in Worldwide Clinical Trials (WCT).
- Advised SNGN Romgaz on corporate governance matters.
Romania > Employment Tier 2
Musat & Asociatii‘s labour and employee benefits team handles the full range of employment matters, both contentious and non-contentious, and has specific experience in negotiating individual and collective agreements, M&A projects, outsourcing, executive immigration and redundancy programs. Its dedicated employment litigation offering makes the practice a popular choice for sensitive matters, including breach of confidentiality, harassment and bullying, and terminations –a speciality of Dragoș Lungu's. Deputy managing partner Mihai Popa heads the team, offering specialist expertise in the termination of individual employment agreements for top management and executive positions.Practice head(s):
Mihai Popa
Other key lawyers:
Simona Anton; Dragoș Lungu
Testimonials
‘The employment team is very professional, responsive, and knowledgeable of the sector.’
‘The team us always prompt in giving support and assigning the proper expert.’
‘ A combination of good know-how and lots of experience makes the team a strong business partner.’
‘Dragoș Lungu is a trusted advisor. His employment litigation experience has proven valuable more than once when we needed practical advice on maximizing our position in difficult discussions.’
Key clients
Geely Holding Group
Sika
Magna International
Ecolab
Open Text
Gilead Sciences
Electrolux
Marelli
Adesgo
Work highlights
- Advised Switzerland’s construction chemicals group Sika AG on the employment aspects of its EUR 5.3 billion acquisition of Master Builders Construction Chemicals MBCC Group from Lone Star Funds.
- Advised Magna International on its acquisition of Veoneer’s Active Safety Business, with harmonization of employment terms and conditions after the transfer, development of retention policies as well as various post-closing matters covered.
- Advised GEELY Holding Group and GEELY Automobile Holdings Limited on the Romanian legal aspects of a binding 50/50 joint venture agreement with Renault Group to launch a new powertrain technology company.
Romania > Intellectual property Tier 2
Longstanding full-service firm Musat & Asociatii is an experienced name in the Romanian IP law market, supporting a prestigious client base on all IP issues arising from transactional matters, as well as day-to-day operations in Romania. Practice co-head and managing partner Paul George Buta is an expert across various areas of business law and also has a background in IP. He leads alongside Dan Minoiu, an experienced advisor in heavily regulated sectors. Julieta Sfeclă is an up-and-coming figure in the field, supporting across the spectrum of IP matters.Practice head(s):
Paul George Buta; Dan Minoiu
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We recommend Paul Buta and Julieta Sfeclă.’
‘They gave excellent communication about the case.’
Key clients
Deutsche Telekom AG
“Aletheea Private School” Association
The Walt Disney Company
URS Certification S.R.L.
Fluidra Commercial S.A.U.
“George Călinescu” Institute for History And Literary Theory And The National Foundation For Science And Arts
Alten-SI Technology SA
Havi Logistics SRL
Biodentix Pro S.R.L.
Secunet Project SRL
Work highlights
- Acted for “George Călinescu” Institute for Literary History And Theory and The National Foundation for Science and Arts in alleged copyright infringement.
- Assisting The Walt Disney Company during the launch and the day by day functioning of its streaming platform.
- Acting as portfolio manager for Deutsche Telekom and its trade marks in Romania.
Romania > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
Musat & Asociatii's restructuring and insolvency practice fields expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team is sought after by international entities to act as Romanian counsel on multijurisdictional mandates, and is also widely recognised for its expertise in advising on a number of prominent, ongoing insolvency proceedings in Romania. Practice head Mihai Popa has an excellent reputation for handling insolvency litigation. Managing associates Diana Dobromir and Dana Buscu are singled out for their contributions.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Blue Air Aviation
Hidroconstructia
Unicon
Ram Integrity
RADET Bucuresti
First Bank
Interoil Agritrading
Work highlights
- Advising Blue Air Aviation on a reorganisation plan as part of its insolvency proceedings.
- Acting for Hidroconstructia in relation to its insolvency proceedings.
Romania > Tax Tier 2
‘Known for their professionalism and high quality of their work‘, Musat & Asociatii‘s tax practice offers both local and cross-border tax advisory and transactional support. Specialist areas for the team are capital raising, VAT, tax filings, M&A, real estate and public finance. Tax partner Razvan Graure is experienced with international tax structures and domestic VAT issues across a range of industries, and co-heads the team with litigator Angela Porumb. Alina Man has experience across the energy, real estate, automotive, and financial services sectors.Practice head(s):
Răzvan Graure; Angela Porumb
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Musat & Asociatii are known for their professionalism and high quality of their work, they have counselled and represented clients in some of the most difficult and controversial cases in our country.’
‘The lawyers we are in contact with from Musat & Asociatii, both partners and associates, are all very prompt in answering our concerns, they are very well-informed, and oriented towards finding solutions. We highly appreciate their efficiency and their experience, which is a valuable base for any strategy.’
Key clients
Amazon
Transavia
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Aptalis Holding
Kaufland Romania
Future Healthcare
Agentia Servicii Professional
Sermedic
Rhenus Logistics
Gilead Sciences Europe Ltd
Airbnb
Vivendi
Abbvie
Auto Car Grup
Adesgo
Work highlights
- Advising Amazon (US) on extending its local presence in Romania, with respect to various day-to-day activities.
- Advising Transavia with respect to various tax issues regarding a tax audit performed by the tax authorities and the Environmental Fund Administration.
- Assisting Sermedic, part of Servier Group in court, in relation to its challenging of various tax assessment decisions issued by the Romanian authorities.
Romania > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Musat & Asociatii is home to 'one of the strongest dispute resolution teams on the Romanian market', with 'the ability to handle complex and sophisticated disputes'. The group acts for an established client base of domestic entities and international companies with operations in Romania, and is well versed in assisting with high-value arbitration cases. Paul Buta specialises in IP, competition, civil, and commercial litigation, and senior partner Gheorghe Musat is a highly regarded practitioner in the space. Razvan Stoicescu, the 'very dedicated and experienced litigator' Angela Porumb, and Andra Mihalache, who is well versed in acting for clients in highly regulated sectors, are key names to note.Practice head(s):
Gheorghe Muşat; Paul Buta; Angela Porumb; Andra Mihalache; Iuliana Iacob; Razvan Stoicescu; Iulian Popescu
Other key lawyers:
Ana Maria Burada
Testimonials
‘Musat & Asociatii is the firm we trust with the most delicate and risky issues for which we require legal assistance. They are especially able to handle complex and sophisticated matters. Their team is multi-disciplinary, they can approach a problem from many different angles, and they always manage to see the entire picture. The solutions that they provide always show that they understand the sector we operate in, our plans for the future and the risks all along the way. We fully recommend the Musat lawyers as they are very knowledgeable, very well organized and efficient from all points of view.’
‘The Musat & Asociatii lawyers are highly skilled professionals, with a proven track record of success in litigations. Their expertise, dedication, pragmatism and full focus makes them the perfect choice to handle complex and sophisticated mandates. They are proactive, time efficient and their solutions are always based on solid research and arguments. Paul Buta is a versatile, highly-skilled lawyer, with valuable experience in litigation.’
‘Iuliana Iacob is very reliable.’
‘Musat & Asociatii has one of the strongest dispute resolution teams on the Romanian market. Their litigators are highly experienced and have the ability to handle complex and sophisticated disputes and litigation, before the administrative authorities and the competent courts. We trust them to handle high-stakes litigation, due to their deep knowledge of the law, outstanding attention to details and exceptional skills in national and international litigation and arbitration.’
‘Their strong and experienced dispute resolution team fully understands the challenges of our business sector and provides strategic advice and practical solutions.’
‘Angela Porumb – very dedicated and experienced litigator.’
‘The ability of Musat & Asociatii to solve complex and sophisticated matters is what makes them stand out from the crowd. Their lawyers are very experienced and highly skilled. They are very responsive and manage to provide business-oriented solutions. Their impeccable service level is greatly appreciated by our management team, as it supports us in reaching our commercial objectives.’
Key clients
Kmg International NV
Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding BV
BCR Banca pentru Locuințe
The Ministry Of Finance And Public Officials
Hidroelectrica
Leoni AG
Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR)
Banca Transilvania
Alpha Bank
First Bank
Transenergo COM
Anadolu Automobil Rom
Work highlights
- Acting for KMG International and its affiliated companies in €1.6bn civil liabilities and commercial claims.
- Acting for Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding before the Romanian Courts in a claim concerning the cancellation of a €1.2bn military public procurement acquisition of military ships.
- Assisting Hidroelectrica with an arbitration.
Romania > Energy and natural resources Tier 3
The energy and natural resources team at Musat & Asociatii advises across the entire energy-related spectrum, including on energy trading, generation, distribution, transmission & supply licensing, alongside emissions trading and renewable energy matters. In the oil and gas sector, the team is experienced in upstream and downstream projects. The unit’s mining expertise includes both restructuring in the state-owned mining sector and new investments in the mining field. Iulian Popescu and Razvan Stoicescu co-lead the team. Andrei Ormenean is praised by clients for his ‘innovative approaches to legal challenges’.Practice head(s):
Iulian Popescu; Răzvan Stoicescu
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Collaboration and people.’
‘Razvan Stoicescu is very opened mind, very professional and very inventive.’
‘The strength of the Energy and natural resources team is reflected in its efficiency, its experience and the capability to deliver complete legal advise, focusing on the client’s goal and committed to finding a wide range of solutions available to the client’s needs.’
‘Andrei Ormenean, acting in his role as Partner, is a strategic thinker and has proved resilience, determination and innovative approaches to legal challenges in this dynamic, constantly changing legal field.’
Key clients
Transenergo COM S.A.
Hidroelectrica
Work highlights
- Assisted and represented Transenergo COM S.A. in three complex international arbitrations before the German Arbitration Institute and the Court of International Commercial Arbitration attached to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania.
- Assisting Hidroelectrica in connection with a complex arbitration dispute arising in connection with a complex infrastructure project of national importance regarding the rehabilitation of one of the largest hydropower plants in Romania.
Romania > EU and competition Tier 3
Musat & Asociatii is a well established firm in the Romanian market, with a solid track record in handling competition investigations, merger clearances and day-to-day competition compliance issues. The 'versatile, very reliable and highly skilled lawyer' Paul Buta heads up the practice, and is ably supported by managing associate and 'highly reliable competition law expert' Manuela Lupeanu.Practice head(s):
Paul Buta
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We trust them completely with highly sophisticated mandates. Very business-oriented lawyers, providing solutions that support the achievement of our company’s business goals. We strongly recommend them for competition related matters.’
‘Multi-disciplinary team, very capable of approaching our legal issues from multiple angles. The fact that Musat & Asociatii is a full-service firm is a big plus for the clients. The lawyers are highly skilled, understand our business and our needs, can predict risks and provide solutions to mitigate them.’
‘Paul Buta is a versatile, very reliable and highly skilled lawyer. He always provides highly valuable insights and innovative legal solutions.’
‘Manuela Lupeanu has a vast knowledge of antitrust matters and is a very committed lawyer, we appreciate having her in our legal team.’
‘A very experienced team in the competition area, handling very complex mandates. Their lawyers are highly skilled and able to look at problems from various angles, measuring the legal, commercial and economic impact and providing suitable solutions. Our industry is a highly regulated one and Musat & Asociatii team has always proved that they understand completely the legal challenges related to the competition in the pharmaceutical sector.’
‘Great team, we trust their advice 100%. They are innovative, dedicated, hardworking, providing impeccable level of legal services. The team at Musat & Asociatii is very responsive, also able to anticipate legal issues and offer strategic advice. Paul George Buta – outstanding lawyer, having extensive expertise in the competition field; acknowledged as one of the leading competition lawyers in Romania.’
‘Manuela Lupeanu – highly reliable competition law expert, dedicated to the client’s needs.’
‘Musat & Asociatii is a leading firm in the competition area, we have an excellent collaboration. They have solid expertise and provide strategic advice on competition mandates. We have been working with the firm for some time now and we see them as a strategic partner for our company. They are very pragmatic and make sure we navigate safely the complex antitrust landscape.’
Key clients
Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport
Electrolux
Eli Lilly
Geely Holding Group, Geely Automobile Holdings Limited
Friesland Campina
Sig Sauer
Servier/Sermedic
Damen Shipyards Group
Rewe
Electromagnetica
Ecro
Work highlights
- Acting for two immunoglobulin producers in an investigation brought by the Romanian Competition Council into alleged anticompetitive behaviour.
- Representing an engineering and IT services company in an investigation brought by the Romanian Competition Council on the labour market.
- Advising Geely on the Romanian aspects of its strategic global joint venture agreement with Renault Group.
Romania > Real estate and construction Tier 3
The real estate and construction team at Musat & Asociatii combines an ‘excellent level of market knowledge‘ with a strong contentious offering to provide comprehensive support to its clients. Clients include real estate developers, retail corporates, and investment companies. Monia Dobrescu, co-team head, is experienced across a broad range of real estate matters including regulatory matters, authorisations, property portfolio restructuring and real estate securities. Fellowco-head Andra Mihalache specialises in dispute resolution within the sector.Practice head(s):
Monia Dobrescu; Andra Mihalache
Other key lawyers:
Mădălina Trifan; Razvan Stoicescu
Testimonials
‘Musat lawyers assist the needs of the clients from all perspectives; they are knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘Excellent level of market knowledge at the firm.’
‘We worked with Razvan Stoicescu, and he was highly professional and efficient. Working with him was amazing.’
‘A dedicated and highly qualified team driven by their determination to reach the goals set by the client.’
‘Madalina Trifan brought her knowledge and experience in real estate to find optimum solutions in the context of a dynamic legal framework.’
Key clients
Teconnex
Kaufland
Adesgo
Havi Logistics
Catted
Mr. Mircea Ionescu Vlad
Ecolab / Purolite
SIKA AG
Tekpad Distribution
Work highlights
- Advised Adesgo on the sale of its business to Tefron as well as ongoing assistance for finalising the sale of the Adesgo factory and afferent land.
- Advised Teconnex (part of Hexadex Group) on the purchase of their production facility in Tureni, Cluj County.
- Advised Havi Logistics on finalising the sale of its distribution centre in Bucharest to Redport Properties.
Romania > TMT Tier 3
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.Practice head(s):
Iulian Popescu
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Verizon Romania S.R.L.
Telecom Italia Sparkle S.P.A.
Meta, Inc.
Animawings
Aletheea Private School
Mobino Enterprise
Zooplus AG
Work highlights
- 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.
Romania > White-collar crime Tier 3
An experienced team at Musat & Asociatii handles high-value white-collar crime matters for its clients, with particularly strong expertise in internal investigations. Senior partner Gheorghe Muşat and litigation expert Alexandru Terța jointly oversee the department, while Stefan Diaconescu receives extensive praise from clients, singled out for his 'very deep knowledge in criminal law'. He has assisted with investigations and compliance in matters including corruption, economic crimes, aviation law, energy law, intellectual property and public procurement.Other key lawyers:
Ștefan Diaconescu
Testimonials
‘The white-collar criminal department of Mușat & Asociații is truly remarkable and has been the best recommendation we could have received. We will always rely on Mușat for any criminal file or internal investigation.’
‘Ștefan Diaconescu is the best criminal attorney we have worked with, both from Mușat and also from other law firms in this sector, he really is a star in criminal litigation. Ștefan leads a team of hard-working and dedicated professionals and has always had an answer to any question we have raised.’
‘Mușat & Asociații is our trusted adviser for any sensitive issue, handling all our internal investigations and litigations with top marks and obtaining positive results. It’s no wonder why they have been on the market for over 30 years and Ștefan Diaconescu definitely stands out due to his experience, his strong knowledge of procedures and regulations, but also his talent in coordinating the white-collar team with ease and always taking care of the client.’
‘Ștefan Diaconescu, everyone should remember the name. He is the best criminal law attorney we have had the pleasure of working with. His knowledge of the sector and the quality of the legal services which he has delivered have been excellent, handling several internal investigations from start to finish and providing the best recommendations.’
‘A reliable partner with a very high standard and quality of services.’
‘I work with Stefan Diaconescu. He has very deep knowledge in criminal law, he is attentive to details and he always responds very promptly to the client’s needs. Stefan proved to be a reliable lawyer, his advice was always very accurate and led to a favorable solution to the problem.’
Key clients
Leoni AG
ENGIE Romania SA
Banca Transilvania
EightCap EU Ltd
Tekpad Distribution
Romimpianti SRL
Metex SA
Havi Logistics SRL
Work highlights
- Representing Leoni AG and its Romanian subsidiary in an IT fraud investigation across multiple jurisdictions.
- Representing Engie Romania in several criminal files involving mainly gas explosions or other severe deficiencies, both in front of the criminal investigation authorities and of the criminal courts.
- Representing Havi Logistics in a criminal case that resulted from an internal investigation coordinated by the firm.
Romania > Capital markets Tier 4
Musat & Asociatii handles a range of cross-border capital markets matters, and has established strength in advising on capital raising transactions. The practice is jointly led by senior partner Gheorghe Muşat and Răzvan Stoicescu, a highly regarded practitioner in the Romanian market. Banking and finance expert Monia Dobrescu is a name to note.Practice head(s):
Gheorghe Muşat; Răzvan Stoicescu
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is technical but very commercial and able to explain complex concepts in clear, digestible terms.’
‘Razvan Stoicescu is very proactive and quick to respond to clients.’
Key clients
The Ministry of Public Finance of Romania
HSBC, JP Morgan, RBC, Citibank, Northern Trust, State Street, The Bank of New York Mellon
ATOS S.E.
Rakuten Inc.
Vivendi S.E.
Morningstar Inc.
Wordline S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised the Ministry of Public Finance of Romania on the negotiations and conclusion of ISDA Master Derivative Agreements.
- Advised ATOS on an employee share offering.
- Assisted Vivendi with an employee share offering.
Musat & Asociatii > Firm Profile
The firm: Muşat & Asociaţii is a leading, full-service Romanian law firm, advising leading national and international companies alike, as well as governmental authorities and agencies, financial institutions and investment funds. Over 2,500 high-profile clients benefit from top-notch legal expertise and extensive resources, provided via 17 partners and over 100 dedicated attorneys. Muşat & Asociaţii is a pioneer in the business law industry and one of the first established law firms in the country, tracing its history back 30 years.
Areas of practice
M&A/privatisations: acting on complex cross-border transactions and on a full range of deal structures.
Clients: Penta Investments, Spectrum Brands, DAMEN Shipyards Mangalia, Sterling Resources, Enel Group, SabMiller, GDF Suez, Abbott, CRH Ireland.
Corporate and commercial: structuring and negotiating complex secured and unsecured transactions.
Clients: Amazon, Google, Facebook, Emerson, Dell, Nokia, Penta Investments, Premier Capital.
Litigation and arbitration: the full spectrum of representation, from lower courts to the High Court of Cassation and Justice and the Constitutional Court.
Clients: FirstBank, Kaufland, Enel, Thyssen Krupp, Roche, Abbott, Oracle, Eli Lilly, Colas, Trigranit, GDF Suez, Panalpina, KMG International, Copisa Constructora Pirenaica.
Real estate and construction: advises on the acquisition of land, construction and maintenance, permitting aspects, residential, office and commercial projects, as well as mixed-use scheme developments and asset management work.
Clients: Brookfield, Adesgo, Novares, Teconnex, CRH, Intercora, Kaufland, Buck Consultants, Trigranit, ING Real Estate, Sogeprom, Daimler, Grupo Lar, CAF, Italferr, European Investment Bank.
Energy and natural resources: experienced in encompassing energy trading, generation, distribution, transmission and supply licensing, emissions trading and renewable energy and environmental legal aspects related.
Clients: ENGIE (ex-GDF Suez), Electrica Furnizare, Repower, Nereo GreenCapital, Electromagnetica, Wellbore Integrity Solutions, Kraftanlagen Romania, Omya Calcita.
Infrastructure and PPP/public procurement: assists clients in public tenders, property finance and leasing, concession of public assets and services, drafting and negotiating PPPs and concession agreements, feasibility studies.
Clients: Solar Turbines, CCCC, Harris Corporation, Elbit, Sutech, CAF, European Investment Bank.
Banking and finance: advises on syndicated loans; structured, acquisition, asset and project finance; securitisation.
Clients: EBRD, PPF Banka, Unicredit, Citi, Raiffeisen, BRD Societe Generale, Ciech S.A., European Investment Fund, Barclays PLC, Nokia, Alcatel- Lucent, Novares, Alior Bank, Google Cloud Platforms, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
Capital markets: handles transactions involving publicly held companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
Clients: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, HSBC, JP Morgan, Citibank, Northern Trust, The Bank of New York Mellon (members of the Global Custodian Association), Barclays PLC, Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority, UBS, Swiss Capital, BT Securities, Citi, Raiffeisen, Société Générale.
Telecom, IT and media: advises in all areas of communications, broadcasting, E-commerce, internet services, software development and licensing, infrastructure and equipment finance.
Clients: Verizon, Porsche, Disney, Sony, Google, Apple, Intel, Intact Media, AT&T, Amazon.
Competition and antitrust: legal assistance in all stages of antitrust proceedings and investigations carried out at national and EU level, concerning both cartel-type behavior and alleged abuses of dominant position.
Clients: Daimler, Orange, Roche, McCann Erickson, Eli Lilly, SAB Miller, Servier, Rewe Romania, L’Oréal Romania.
Restructuring and insolvency: covers pharmaceuticals, real estate, oil and gas, maritime technology, transportation, and constructions.
Clients: First Bank S.A., APS Holding, Aegean Airlines S.A., Damen Shipyards Group, Termoelectrica, Sermedic.
Taxation: advises on structuring in a wide range of corporate and financial transactions and fiscal matters. Clients: Amazon, Emerson, Servier, SabMiller, Sermedic, Universal Music.
Healthcare: counsels on M&A, restructurings and reorganisations, regulatory, competition and compliance related advisory work.
Clients: Eli Lilly, Servier, Abbott, Lundbeck, Novartis, Astellas Pharma.
IP: experienced in acquisition, development, implementation, enforcement, licensing and other exploitation of IP rights, as well as in patent, trademark, and copyright regulatory matters.
Clients: Deutsche Telekom, ZTE, L’Oreal, Blue Air, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, Apple.
Transport: advises on trade and transport of goods by sea, road and air, such as sale/purchase, charter, cargo insurance, recovery, arrest, execution, cargo, and freight claims.
Clients: CAF, Tip Trailer, China Gezhouba, Aerovista.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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M&A/privatisation | Gheorghe Mușat | musat@musat.ro | |
M&A/privatisation | Răzvan Stoicescu | razvan.stoicescu@musat.ro | |
M&A/privatisation | Iulian Popescu | iulian.popescu@musat.ro | |
Banking and finance | Monia Dobrescu | monia.dobrescu@musat.ro | |
Banking and finance | Razvan Stoicescu | razvan.stoicescu@musat.ro | |
Real estate and construction | Monia Dobrescu | monia.dobrescu@musat.ro | |
Corporate and commercial | Gheorghe Mușat | musat@musat.ro | |
Corporate and commercial | Razvan Stoicescu | razvan.stoicescu@musat.ro | |
Corporate and commercial | Iulian Popescu | iulian.popescu@musat.ro | |
Telecoms, IT and media | Iulian Popescu | iulian.popescu@musat.ro | |
Competition and antitrust | Paul Buta | paul.buta@musat.ro | |
Taxation | Razvan Graure | razvan.graure@musat.ro | |
Shipping, aviation and transport | Iulian Popescu | iulian.popescu@musat.ro | |
Intellectual property | Paul Buta | paul.buta@musat.ro | |
Dispute resolution | Gheorghe Musat | musat@musat.ro | |
Dispute resolution | Paul Buta | paul.buta@musat.ro | |
Dispute resolution | Iulian Popescu | iulian.popescu@musat.ro | |
Energy and natural resources/environment | Răzvan Stoicescu | razvan.stoicescu@musat.ro | |
Energy and natural resources/environment | Iulian Popescu | iulian.popescu@musat.ro | |
Infrastructure and PPP/public procurement | Iulian Popescu | iulian.popescu@musat.ro | |
Capital markets and securities | Razvan Stoicescu | razvan.stoicescu@musat.ro | |
Labour and employee benefits | Mihai Popa | mihai.popa@musat.ro | |
Healthcare and pharmaceuticals | Paul Buta | paul.buta@musat.ro | |
Restructuring and insolvency | Mihai Popa | mihai.popa@musat.ro | |
Restructuring and insolvency | Razvan Stoicescu | razvan.stoicescu@musat.ro |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Paul George Buta | Managing Partner. Mr. Paul Buta, Ph.D. in Law and Assistant Professor at… | View Profile | |
Stefan Diaconescu | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Monia Dobrescu | Partner. Monia is particularly qualified in Banking & Finance. She assisted major… | View Profile | |
Mr Razvan Graure | Tax Partner. Răzvan Graure regularly advises companies on both local and international… | View Profile | |
Mrs Iuliana Iacob | Partner. Iuliana focuses her practice on domestic and international arbitration, public and… | View Profile | |
Mr Dan Minoiu | Partner. Dan Minoiu has over 14 years of experience advising clients active… | View Profile | |
Mr Gheorghe Musat | Senior Partner. Mr. Muşat has a wealth of experience of foreign investors’… | View Profile | |
Mr Andrei Ormenean | Partner. Andrei Ormenean has a significant experience in the field of corporate… | View Profile | |
Mr Mihai Popa | Deputy Managing Partner. Mihai Popa has been advising clients for more than 15… | View Profile | |
Mr Iulian Popescu | Deputy Managing Partner. Iulian Popescu specializes in all aspects of Corporate &… | View Profile | |
Ms Angela Porumb (Mare) | Partner. Angela Porumb is a well-reputed litigator, who has been covering a… | View Profile | |
Mr Razvan Stoicescu | Deputy Managing Partner. Razvan Stoicescu has been acting as a transactional lawyer… | View Profile | |
Mr Alexandru Terța | Partner. Alexandru Terța has over 17 years of experience representing national and international… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 100+Languages
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Contacts : Mr Gheorghe Mușat (Senior Partner) Contacts : Mr Paul Buta (Managing Partner) Contacts : Mr Iulian Popescu (Deputy Managing Partner) Contacts : Mr Răzvan Stoicescu (Deputy Managing Partner) Cotacts : Mr Mihai Popa (Deputy Managing Partner) Other offices : BrașovLegal Briefings
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Hot topic in future real estate investments: Romania’s assistance plan for market sectors
In its assessment on recovery and resilience plans, the European Commission allocated to Romania a pre-financing instalment amounting to €1.85bn for implementing its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) that has to comply with the criteria set out by the Commission. The Romanian government and the competent authorities are keen to ensure the timely implementation … -
EPPO regulation in Romania: a new chapter in criminal investigations of fraud with EU funds
This article highlights the essential role that the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) will play in criminal investigations aimed at preventing and sanctioning individuals and/or legal entities who perpetrate crimes against the financial interests of the European Union (EU), as well as the competence of the European prosecutors delegated to perform criminal investigation activities in … -
Whistleblowing in Romania – mandatory or not?
Even though Law no.361/2022 regarding the protection of whistle-blowers (‘Law no.361/2022’) has entered into force in December 2022, the date for transposing all the legal provisions was 17 December 2023, which leads us to the following question: ‘Is whistleblowing now mandatory in Romania or not?’
Comparative Guides
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Romania: Banking & Finance
Published: March 2024
Authors: Monia Dobrescu Cristian Cepesi
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Banking & Finance laws and regulations applicable in Romania.
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Romania: Employment and Labour Law
Published: March 2024
Authors: Mihai PopaOana LupuDragos LunguEvelina Mieisor-Grecu
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Employment and Labour laws and regulations applicable in Romania.