Noerr > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile
Noerr Offices
Calea Victoriei nr. 174
Corp A, Sector 1
010097 Bukarest
Romania
Noerr > The Legal 500 Rankings
Romania > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
The corporate and commercial practice at Noerr assists a diverse client base of strategic investors, investors, international groups and domestic companies with local and multijurisdictional M&A deals and greenfield investments. Recent areas of instruction for the group include complex M&A, divestments of Romanian operations and post-merger integrations. Rusandra Sandu leads the team, which includes Luiza Bedros, Magdalena Lupoi and Gabriel Popa.Practice head(s):
Rusandra Sandu
Other key lawyers:
Luiza Bedros; Magdalena Lupoi; Gabriel Popa; Cristina Stamboli; Andrei Balus; Catalina Balus
Testimonials
‘Their actions and reactions are very quick and always to the point. They supported us at all times in a very professional, factually competent and well-structured manner. The multilingualism (in our experience, fluent Romanian, German and English) is also a big advantage.’
‘NOERR supported us with a strong team, with a lot of experience. We were able to trust a team with decades of experience in the M&A sector. They have advised us in various teams on different topics (corporate law, tax, antitrust law). They understand quickly our concerns and proactively point out latent risks. Their international network and experience also helps in the communication and in understanding of the clients’ needs and expectations.’
Key clients
Stada Group
Maresi Austria
ISS Facility Services
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Harman International Industries
Samsung Electronics
Universal Alloy Corporation Europe
Saint-Gobain
Access Group
Chiesi Romania
Roto Romania
Kellogg European Services Support
SD Worx
Work highlights
- Assisting Stada Group with a internal reorganisation process.
- Advised CLAAS Group on all legal matters regarding its acquisition of Serv Class.
- Assisted Saint-Gobain with the acquisition of the Hungarian, Slovak and Romanian subsidiaries of a Benelux-based building materials manufacturer.
Romania > Employment Tier 3
Noerr’s employment team provides a range of advice for strategic investors, international groups and domestic corporates on Romanian employment matters, including those involving immigration elements. Its clients span the automotive, engineering, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and real estate industries. The practice assists with day-to-day employment legal needs including due diligence work, collective bargaining assistance, and terminations. Alexandru Ene-Dragan, a litigation specialist, supervises the team alongside Oana Piticas.Practice head(s):
Alexandru Ene-Dragan; Oana Piticas
Testimonials
‘A flexible and reliable practice.’
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
SIAD ROMANIA
Odlo International AG
Work highlights
- Advised SIAD Romania on the collective bargaining process, specific employment matters and representation in front of the courts of law.
- Advised Accord Healthcare on various employment matters, termination of employment agreements and representation in front of the courts of law
- Advised Bristol-Myers Squibb on on-going employment matters.
Romania > EU and competition Tier 3
Noerr's practice fields expertise in handling a range of advisory matters within the competition and antitrust spaces, and is recognised for its strength in handling state aid mandates. The client roster includes multinational heavyweight companies and financial investors, and has a particular focus in advising Korean companies and investors on business dealings in Romania. Rusandra Sandu and Iulian Sorescu jointly head up the practice, and Luiza Bedros is singled out for her contributions.Practice head(s):
Rusandra Sandu; Iulian Sorescu
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Their actions and reactions are very quick and always to the point. They supported us at all times in a very professional, factually competent and well-structured manner. The multilingualism (in our experience, fluent Romanian, German and English) is also a big advantage.’
‘Noerr supported us with a strong team, with a lot of experience. We were able to trust a team with decades of experience in the M&A sector. They have advised us in various teams on different topics (corporate law, tax, antitrust law). They understand quickly our concerns and proactively point out latent risks. Their international network and experience also helps in the communication and in understanding of the clients needs and expectations.’
Key clients
Stada Group
Samsung Electronics
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Universal Alloy Corporation Europe (UAC Europe)
Chiesi Group
Soceram
Vrancart Recycling
Artesana International
Saint-Gobain
INVEST Unternehmensbeteiligungs AG (Raiffeisen Group)
Maresi Austria
Work highlights
- Advised Stada Group on all competition issues with respect to its business activities in Romania and on obtaining state aid from the Romanian Government for a greenfield investment of €50m in a new production facility.
- Advised Claas Group on a merger control procedure related to the acquisition of participation in Serv Claas.
- Advised Bristol-Myers Squibb on all relevant competition issues with respect to its business activities in Romania, including the integration process of Celgene into its structures in Romania.
Romania > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
Led by Alexandru Ene-Dragan, the insolvency and restructuring team at Noerr has an excellent track record in assisting high-profile clients with insolvency procedures; debt recovery work is a key area of instruction for the group. Raluca Botea and Andrei Sălăgeanu are key names to note.Practice head(s):
Alexandru Ene-Dragan
Other key lawyers:
Work highlights
- Assisted an energy company with the recovery of receivables from a Romanian energy company through an insolvency procedure.
- Acting for a reinsurance company in the recovery of receivables during bankruptcy procedures of Romanian insurance companies.
- Advising a major bank in relation to claims of over €3m against a Romanian company undergoing an insolvency procedure.
Romania > Tax Tier 3
The ‘well-trained professionals’ at Noerr provide tax advice for strategic investors, international groups and domestic companies on their major greenfield investments in Romania. Particularly experienced in work for German companies, the team has standout experience of European law, and is noted for its expertise in tax matters arising out of corporate restructuring. Iulian Sorescu co-leads the team with 'responsible and committed' Theodor Artenie.Practice head(s):
Iulian Sorescu; Theodor Artenie
Other key lawyers:
Carmen Mazilu
Testimonials
‘The team has the capacity to analyse the needs and expectations of the clients, and act with professional competence and ease in full respect of the local requirements.’
‘Clear communication. Presence and involvement as a client team member.’
‘The relationship with the Noerr team is excellent from a professional point of view. They are very well-trained professionals and updated with all legislative changes, very responsive to our requests. We have had connections with the people in the company for many years, with exceptional results. For our company, it represents an added value.’
‘Theodor Artenie knows the tax issues of our company very well, over the years he has been a real help to us. He is a very responsible and committed person in terms of professional duties, who treated us with the highest degree of professionalism.’
‘Carmen Mazilu has through her abilities participated in the smooth running of the company I represent, and for this I am very grateful.’
Key clients
Stada Group
Access Workspace Romania
Riso Scotti Danubio
AMF Bruns Romania
Accord Healthcare
Odlo International
Otokar Romania
The Family Butchers
msg Systems Romania
Work highlights
- Advised Stada M&D/Hemofarm/Walmark on their daily business activity in Romania covering all tax areas.
- Advised Access Workspace Romania on their daily business activity in Romania covering all tax areas.
- Advised Riso Scotti Danubio on managing the relationship with the Romanian tax authorities during various administrative procedures.
Romania > Dispute resolution Tier 4
Noerr‘s disputes practice in Bucharest stands out for its expertise in commercial and administrative law cases, white-collar criminal matters, and tax litigation. The group regularly represents multinational companies and prominent regional investors in contentious work. Alexandru Ene-Dragan heads up the practice, in which counsel Raluca Botea is a name to note.Practice head(s):
Alexandru Ene-Dragan
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Samsung Electronics
SIAD Romania
Universal Alloy Corporation Europe
msg systems
Riso Scotti Danubio
Stada Group
Harman International Industries
Grawe Romania Asigurare
Work highlights
- Representing an international automotive company in a contract liability dispute.
- Advising a global agricultural machinery manufacturer on litigation pertaining to the annulment of a decision issued by the Romanian Competition Council.
Romania > Real estate and construction Tier 4
Noerr‘s real estate investment group provides advice for investors including developers, industrial producers, and retailers, on land acquisition, project development, and real estate financing. It often works cross-border, with notable experience working with Korean companies, as well as local real estate developers within Romania. Serban Patriciu heads the team, which works closely with the firm’s corporate and M&A, and state aid practices.Practice head(s):
Serban Patriciu
Key clients
Kaufland
Stada Group
Universal Alloy Corporation Europe
Kathrein Romania
Access Group
Sola Agriculture
SIAD Romania
Work highlights
- Advising Kaufland on real estate matters ranging from land purchases, town planning and building permitting procedures, development and construction matters and leases to financial and tax requirements.
- Advised Stada Group on all relevant real estate issues with respect to their greenfield investment of around EUR 50 million in a new production facility
- Assisting Kathrein Romania in the sale of a land plot in Timisoara, Romania.
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Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Antitrust & Competition | Rusandra Sandu | ||
| Antitrust & Competition | Luiza Bedros | ||
| Banking & Finance | Magdalena Lupoi | ||
| Capital Markets | Magdalena Lupoi | ||
| Compliance & Investigations | Alexandru Ene-Dragan | ||
| Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions | Jörg Menzer | ||
| Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions | Rusandra Sandu | ||
| Employment & Pensions | Alexandru Ene-Dragan | ||
| Energy | Serban Patriciu | ||
| Insurance & Reinsurance | Magdalena Lupoi | ||
| Intellectual Property: Trademarks & Patents | Dan Alexandru | ||
| Healthcare | Luiza Bedros | ||
| Litigation, Arbitration & ADR | Alexandru Ene-Dragan | ||
| Private Equity & Venture Capital | Gabriel Popa | ||
| Real Estate Investment Group | Serban Patriciu | ||
| Regulatory & Governmental Affairs | Jörg Menzer | ||
| Regulatory & Governmental Affairs | Rusandra Sandu | ||
| Restructuring & Insolvency | Alexandru Ene-Dragan | ||
| Subsidies | Iulian Sorescu | ||
| Tax and Financial Advisory | Iulian Sorescu |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Alexandru Ene | Alexandru Ene is partner in Noerr´s Litigation, Arbitration & ADR and Compliance… | View Profile |
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Ms Magdalena Alexandra Lupoi | Magdalena Lupoi is counsel in Noerr´s Banking & Finance and Insurance &… | View Profile |
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Prof Dr Jörg K. Menzer | Prof. Dr. Jörg K. Menzer, Partner, is responsible for the coordination of… | View Profile |
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Ms Rusandra Sandu | Rusandra Sandu is partner in Noerr´s Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions and Antitrust &… | View Profile |