Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA Offices
BLVD DACIA NR 30, ET. 7
SECTOR 1
010413 BUCHAREST
Romania
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA > The Legal 500 Rankings
Romania > Capital markets Tier 1
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA's widely recognised team of highly experienced capital markets lawyers takes a ‘very thorough and pragmatic approach to solving issues’. Practice head Narcisa Oprea has a stellar track record for transactional advice and is firmly embedded in the industry, regularly advising and lobbying on behalf of fund clients on regulatory issues. The practice handles both debt and equity listings and represents a mix of issuers and underwriters from across numerous industries including financial services, energy, agriculture and consumer goods. Senior associates Veronica Das Alexeev and Cristina Tudoraș also stand out.Practice head(s):
Narcisa Oprea
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Testimonials
‘The team is unique through their understanding of the regulatory issues affecting the PE industry both at local and European level and through its proactive approach to finding solutions to the problems. Very thorough and pragmatic approach to solving issues.’
‘Narcisa Oprea is very knowledgeable of the PE sector and the regulatory issues affecting the industry at both local and European level and very proactive and pragmatic in solving issues with the regulator.’
‘Schoenherr offers its clients high-quality consulting and responds to their individual needs.’
‘Narcisa Oprea and Cristina Tudoraș – high quality legal advice that is straight to the point; professionalism; availability.’
Key clients
Agricover Holding
Agroserv Mariuta
Aquila Part Prod Com
Patria Bank
TTS (Transport Trade Services)
Work highlights
- Advised Aquila Part Prod Com on the successful completion of a €74m IPO for the sale of new shares, and the company’s listing on the regulated market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
- Advised the bookrunners on a €200m placement of shares in a Romanian listed company, following completion of an ABB offering.
Romania > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA has established itself as a top destination for major cross-border deals, with clients benefiting from the firm’s strong regional presence across the CEE region; the team’s advice to the Polish insurance broker Unilink on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Romanian online broker, Safety Broker de Asigurare, stands out as a recent illustration of the firm's capabilities for such work. Cross-practice support on day-to-day and transactional issues, including competition, real estate, compliance and tax, add further value to the overall offering. Bucharest-based Madalina Neagu 'always finds creative solutions to the negotiation issues’. Other key practitioners include Monica Cojocaru and Markus Piuk, who splits his time between Bucharest and Vienna.Practice head(s):
Markus Piuk; Madalina Neagu; Monica Cojocaru
Testimonials
‘Lots of experience in M&A makes them easy to work with and good value for money.’
‘Madalina Neagu is very experienced in M&A and always finds creative solutions to the negotiation issues.’
Key clients
D-Toys
Nofar Energy
Software Mind
Unilink
Work highlights
- Advised the Polish insurance broker Unilink on the acquisition of a majority stake in Safety Broker de Asigurare, a major online insurance broker in Romania.
- Advised Ringier on the acquisition by its member company Imobiliare of DSA Advisor, a major mortgage broker in Romania.
- Advised Samsung C&T Corporation on the sale of its participation in LJG Green Source Energy Alpha, a solar photovoltaic project with an installed capacity of 45MW, located in Giurgiu county.
Romania > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA is praised for its ‘perfect work results‘, and is also valued for its strong regional footprint, which makes it ‘an excellent choice for cross-border projects’. Multinational companies and investors feature prominently in the firm’s client portfolio, including major retailers, energy companies, manufacturers and investment funds. The firm’s recent mandates have covered many key asset classes, including office, industrial and residential project developments, often at a corporate scale involving multiasset portfolio acquisitions and sales. Other areas of recent activity include advising on leaseholder and construction agreements, and environmental issues. The team is led by Sebastian Gutiu, and also includes seasoned practitioner Oana Constantinescu and highly regarded Mădălina Mitan.Practice head(s):
Sebastian Gutiu
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Testimonials
‘Perfect work results, high responsiveness.’
‘They are an excellent choice for cross-border projects in the region or for companies with a CEE footprint. Their offices work very well together, acting and moving as one.’
‘Sebastian Gutiu is excellent. He heads a large real estate team at Schoenherr which he has built. They are best known in the market for real estate transactions.’
Key clients
Allianz-Tiriac
OMV Petrom
UNIQA Real Estate
Work highlights
- Advised a real estate investor on the acquisition of an office building in Bucharest.
- Advising a manufacturing company on real estate matters in connection with its plans to build a production facility in Romania.
- Advised a real estate developer on the full range of real estate and construction matters in connection with a residential project development in Bucharest.
Romania > Banking and finance Tier 2
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA's clients benefit from the firm’s impressive regional presence. The firm has latterly been highly active in the restructuring and refinancing space, while another core area has been renewables financings, in addition to other forms of project finance. NPL portfolio transactions continue to generate work, and the team has also advised its financial services clients on several high-profile regulatory and digitisation projects. ‘Innovative’ practice head Matei Florea is ably assisted by counsel Adina Damaschin and senior associate Alexandra Pop.Practice head(s):
Matei Florea
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Testimonials
‘Professional, open-minded and easy to collaborate with.’
‘I have mostly worked with Adina Damaschin, Matei Florea and Alexandra Pop. They were really supportive during the deal we needed to prepare and we worked very well together.’
‘Creativity in solving and structuring various issues that pop up during transactions and negotiations. Also, irrespective of their workload they deliver on time and with a good quality. Very good regional law firm, sharing resources, expertise, networking.’
‘Matei Florea – innovative, right balance between commercial and risks involved, hard-working, available, business developer.’
Key clients
APS Finance
Work highlights
- Advised 10 creditors on a complex multilender debt restructuring project.
Romania > Employment Tier 2
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.’
Romania > Energy and natural resources Tier 2
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA's multifaceted practice combines transactional, regulatory and projects-related expertise to support a broad range of domestic and international clients, including renewables suppliers, oil and gas producers, and investment funds. Recently, this has included advice on major renewables asset sales and acquisitions, as well as joint venture agreements and development projects. Corporate partner Markus Piuk jointly leads the team with Monica Cojocaru, who is singled out as 'a valuable partner throughout the journey with the client'.Practice head(s):
Markus Piuk; Monica Cojocaru
Testimonials
‘The Romanian office of Schoenherr stands out due to high quality of its legal advice.’
‘Monica Cojocaru is one of the best lawyers I have had the pleasure to work with over the past 15 years. Her strong client focus, deep industry knowledge and dedication truly make a difference.’
‘The team provides specialised expertise tailored to the client needs, as well as being business and solution-oriented.’
‘Monica Cojocaru has an excellent knowledge of the legal framework and deep understanding of the industry and its challenges, she is a valuable partner throughout the journey with the client.’
Key clients
Samsung C&T Corporation
Nofar Energy
Risen Energy
OMV Petrom
Work highlights
- Advised Samsung C&T Corporation on the sale of its participation in LJG Green Source Energy Alpha, a solar photovoltaic project with an installed capacity of 45MW, located in Giurgiu county.
Romania > EU and competition Tier 2
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA fields a specialised EU and competition team which combines strong transactional expertise with a highly capable litigation and regulatory offering. The firm has a strong track record representing companies and investors from regulated sectors, and has recently acted in several significant investigations and challenges involving banking and insurance clients. Private damages claims, merger filings and support on foreign direct investments also feature prominently on the firm’s agenda. Practice head Georgiana Bădescu handles the full range of contentious and non-contentious issues, and also assists clients with compliance audits, training and mock dawn raids. Mona Banu and senior associate Cristiana Manea are also recommended.Practice head(s):
Georgiana Bădescu
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Key clients
Allianz-Tiriac Asigurari
Auto Italia
Covalact
Knauf Gips
OMV Petrom Marketing
Policolor
ROMCIM (a CRH company)
Unilink
Work highlights
- Advising Unilink on its merger filing in connection with the acquisition of an 80% stake in Safety Broker de Asigurare from Romanian entrepreneurs.
- Representing several insurance companies in ongoing investigations conducted by the Romanian Competition Authority.
- Defending a pharmaceuticals company against cartel allegations.
Romania > PPP and procurement Tier 2
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA is a popular choice for domestic and international sponsors, and the firm has the capacity to handle an impressive variety of concessions and projects. The firm’s cross-border capabilities were brought to the fore while advising SpaceX on the rollout of its Starlink satellite program in Central and South Eastern Europe. Domestic projects in Romania have included support on railway, engineering, power, IT, healthcare and urban transport concessions. Key individuals include finance partner Matei Florea and energy co-head Monica Cojocaru.Practice head(s):
Matei Florea
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Work highlights
- Advising SpaceX on the rollout of its Starlink satellite internet constellation services to Austria, the CEE and SEE.
Romania > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA has a broad-ranging litigation and arbitration practice with 'the needed know-how and experience for handling complex and sophisticated cases'. The firm regularly represents investors in cross-border disputes, including investment treaty claims against the Romanian government. The practitioners also have strong experience in domestic administrative cases, including tax, public procurement, competition and consumer protection disputes. Sebastian Gutiu heads up the department, which also includes recommended practitioner Iustin Armașu.Practice head(s):
Sebastian Gutiu; Iustin Armașu
Testimonials
‘The team has strong fundamental knowledge with key capabilities in the field with exhaustive understanding and a holistic approach. The lawyers are oriented towards offering solutions and problem solving while the operational aspects are handled in an innovative and optimised manner.’
‘They are professionals with high experience in legal services as well as very communicative, with innovative approach and outside the box thinking.’
‘Very good market connections. Extensive experience.’
‘The team possesses the needed know-how and experience for handling complex and sophisticated cases. Their proactive, business-oriented approach is highly valued and appreciated.’
‘We value the technical abilities, client0oriented approach, and the excellent communication and drafting skills of the dispute resolution team.’
Key clients
EEPRO
Fin.Doc
IGLM Investments
KELAG Group
Marchi Energia
Montana Renewable Energy Luxembourg
Re Energy Capital
Solek Holdings SE
Stargreen Consulting
Windfarm
Work highlights
- Representing a pool of 44 investors in the Romanian renewable energy and photovoltaic sector in an ICSID investment arbitration case filed against the Romania government.
- Representing KELAG Austria and KELAG International in an investment dispute with the Romanian government.
Romania > Intellectual property Tier 3
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA advises a broad mix of domestic and multinational clients, and the Bucharest team forms a core part of the firm's broader offering throughout the CEE region. The comprehensive practice handles the full spread of IP protection, marketing and management, and works closely with the corporate department on related transactional matters. Practice head Sorin-Eduard Pavel is an authorised patent, design and trade mark attorney who ‘can explain complex issues in a way that is easy to understand‘.Practice head(s):
Sorin-Eduard Pavel
Testimonials
‘Schoenherr helps us to protect our software products and to register our new trade marks. They advise us during patenting processes by offering us the best alternatives to bring our product to the market. Their expertise covers all intellectual property rights offering quality and care for detail in a highly competitive market.’
‘Sorin-Eduard Pavel is very knowledgeable on trade marks and can explain complex issues in a way that is easy to understand. We really appreciate the great research he did to identify the potential legal issues of our trade mark and what we should do to avoid them. He also advised us in relation to an intellectual property dispute by exploring the alternatives and assisted us to come out on the best terms possible.’
Key clients
Marchesi Antinori
OMV Group
Power Horse Energy Drinks
Gallup International Association
Wolters Kluwer Romania
Work highlights
- Advising Wolters Kluwer on the management of the company’s trade mark portfolio in Romania.
Romania > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 3
At Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA, 'insolvency specialists have a very personalised approach'. The firm represents a broad mix of creditors, and has strong credentials for debt recovery proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. Managing partner and disputes head Sebastian Gutiu is ‘an excellent coordinator'. Litigator Iustin Armașu ‘stands out as a key figure‘.Practice head(s):
Sebastian Gutiu; Iustin Armașu
Testimonials
‘Schoenherr has a very tightly knit interdisciplinary team, which enables you to tap seamlessly into the expertise of several practice groups without delay. They have highly skilled individual lawyers in each practice group, which get together in ad-hoc diverse project teams.’
‘The insolvency specialists have a very personalised approach. Iustin Armașu stands out as a key figure.’
‘They are excellent professionals who always strive to deliver their best, great client skills and business-oriented approach.’
‘Sebastian Gutiu does a great job, he is an excellent coordinator and he takes great care of his clients.’
Romania > Tax Tier 3
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA's specialist advisory service, led by the highly experienced Adriana Stoian, has a strong track record for the full range of non-contentious matters, and works closely with the wider corporate team on related transactional matters. Clients also receive strong support on investigations and audits by the authorities.Practice head(s):
Adriana Stoian
Testimonials
‘A real team, with strong knowledge of the industry. Strong knowledge of all changes in legislation and impact on business issues, with prompt answers to issues.’
‘Proactive team.’
‘Professional skills, prompt and clear answers. Strong knowledge of the business and impact of changes in legislation. Clear solutions offered.’
Romania > White-collar crime Tier 3
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA practice is ‘particularly versatile and able to solve any critical criminal law issue‘. The firm regularly represents multinationals in regional corporate investigations and advises on crisis management issues, with a sub-team dedicated to related risk management and compliance matters. The team also has a strong track record in defending criminal claims before the courts, and Magdalena Roibu is singled out as a ‘skilled criminal law attorney‘. Managing partner Sebastian Gutiu oversees the practice.Practice head(s):
Sebastian Gutiu
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Testimonials
‘The white-collar crime team at Schoenherr is particularly versatile and able to solve any critical criminal law issue. They always strive to find the best solution, tailored to the client’s needs, and are pragmatically result-oriented.’
‘We have worked with the white collar-crime team and we always value their practical expertise and vast knowledge in criminal matters.’
‘Magdalena Roibu particularly understands the level of preparation and attention to detail that is required to provide the clients with the very best representation. She is a skilled criminal law attorney. I definitely recommend her, not only for her lawyering skills, but also for her personal involvement in each client’s case.’
Work highlights
- Representing a major company in a long-term white-collar crime case which involves over 100 distinct parties.
- Representing a multinational company in a complex case concerning cybercrimes committed against the client.
Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA > Firm Profile
The firm: Schoenherr’s Bucharest office opened in 1996 and has ever since been one of the most renowned international firms active in Romania and a top market player. The 60-lawyer team advises clients operating in various industries, including financial services, energy (oil and gas, nuclear, renewables), manufacturing and industries, real estate and constructions, retail, fast moving consumer goods, IT&C, pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
Areas of practice: Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA advises on the complete range of business law matters. The firm has strong experience in corporate/M&A, banking and finance and capital markets, real estate, dispute resolution (including litigation and arbitration, insolvency and restructuring, white-collar crime), EU and competition, employment, data protection, projects, concessions/ PPP, public procurement, intellectual property, as well as tax advisory.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate/M&A | Markus Piuk | m.piuk@schoenherr.eu | |
Corporate/M&A | Madalina Neagu | m.neagu@schoenherr.eu | |
Corporate/M&A | Monica Cojocaru | m.cojocaru@schoenherr.eu | |
Banking & finance | Matei Florea | m.florea@schoenherr.eu | |
Capital markets | Narcisa Oprea | n.oprea@schoenherr.eu | |
Real estate and constructions | Sebastian Gutiu | s.gutiu@schoenherr.eu | |
Real estate and constructions | Simona Chirica | s.chirica@schoenherr.eu | |
Real estate and constructions | Oana Constantinescu | o.constantinescu@schoenherr.eu | |
Dispute resolution | Sebastian Gutiu | s.gutiu@schoenherr.eu | |
Dispute resolution | Iustin Armasu | i.armasu@schoenherr.eu | |
Restructuring and insolvency | Sebastian Gutiu | s.gutiu@schoenherr.eu | |
White-collar crime | Sebastian Gutiu | s.gutiu@schoenherr.eu | |
EU & competition | Georgiana Badescu | g.badescu@schoenherr.eu | |
Employment | Mara Moga-Paler | m.moga-paler@schoenherr.eu | |
Data protection | Carmen Stirbu | c.stirbu@schoenherr.eu | |
Energy | Monica Cojocaru | m.cojocaru@schoenherr.eu | |
Projects, concessions/ PPP, public procurement | Matei Florea | m.florea@schoenherr.eu | |
Public procurement | Carmen Stirbu | c.stirbu@schoenherr.eu | |
Intellectual property | Sorin-Eduard Pavel | e.pavel@schoenherr.eu | |
Tax | Adriana Stoian | ad.stoian@schoenherr.eu | |
Technology & digitalisation | Madalina Neagu | m.neagu@schoenherr.eu |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Ms Georgiana Badescu | partner | View Profile | |
Ms Mona Banu | senior attorney at law | View Profile | |
Ms Monica Cojocaru | local partner | View Profile | |
Ms Adina Damaschin | counsel | View Profile | |
Mr Matei Florea | partner | View Profile | |
Mr Sebastian Gutiu | office managing partner | View Profile | |
Ms Madalina Neagu | partner | View Profile | |
Ms Narcisa Oprea | local partner | View Profile | |
Mr Sorin-Eduard Pavel | Attorney at Law | View Profile | |
Mr Markus Piuk | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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