Mr Sebastian Gutiu > Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA > Bucharest, Romania > Lawyer Profile

The real estate and construction team at ‘top-tier firm‘ Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA covers the full range of real estate sectors with a focus on transactions and project development. A notable area of strength for the team is its agribusiness and forestry real estate work, while a growing workload in renewable energy projects is a testament to the breadth of the practice. Madalina Mitan, described as ‘highly experienced and professional’, co-heads the practice group with office managing partner Sebastian Gutiu, who co-ordinates the firm’s real estate offering across the entire CEE region, and Oana Constantinescu, who supports companies that own and manage large portfolios of real estate assets.

Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA ‘has established a strong reputation in restructuring and insolvency matters‘. The team is sought after for its expertise in advising on insolvency and debt recovery proceedings, often acting for international and domestic entities in matters. The group is also adept at handling restructurings, and is well known for representing creditors in mandates. Sebastian Gutiu and Iustin Armașu co-head the practice; the duo are ably supported by Andrea Gál.

Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA‘s white-collar crime department is sought after by a number of industry-leading clients for highly sensitive court cases, as well as internal investigations advice and support through the pre-investigative period. The practice group is overseen by Iustin Armașu and Sebastian Gutiu, who are both seasoned dispute resolution professionals. Magdalena Roibu is the white-collar crime specialist to note, frequently leading matters and already an experienced name in a diverse range of criminal investigations and trials.

The dispute resolution team at Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA handles a balanced workload of cross-border and domestic cases. The firm has a strong track record in handling high-stakes litigation, as well as international and domestic arbitration proceedings. The group is also adept at handling white-collar criminal cases and insolvency disputes. The ‘excellent’ Sebastian Gutiu has ‘in-depth knowledge of the market‘, and co-heads the practice with Iustin Armașu. Nora Olah is well versed in handling real estate disputes, and Andrea Gál focuses on insurance litigation.