The Legal 500

Within Banking, finance and capital markets, tier 4

D&B David si Baias advised EOS KSI on revisions to a €20m financing arrangement, as well as Turkiye Garanti Bankasi on the reorganisation of three of its Dutch entities. Sorin David and practice head Laura Toncescu are recommended.

Within Corporate and M&A, PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal LLP is a third tier firm,

D&B David si Baias’ ‘client-oriented’ team advised Medlife, a leading provider of private medical services in Romania, on its purchase of a 55% stake in Genesys Medical Clinic Group Arad. It also advised Mega Image on the acquisition of two Primavara stores held by Can Serv. Other clients include Caroli Foods and Keyence International Belgium. Team head Anda Rojanschi and managing partner Sorin David are recommended.

Within Dispute resolution, PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal LLP is a third tier firm,

‘Real experts in tax litigation and competition matters’, D&B David si Baias advised Orange Romania during three complex investigations by the Competition Council. It also represented Steaua Romana Oil Refinery in challenging the validity of two offset notes issued by the tax authorities. Dan Dascalu heads the team.

Within Energy and natural resources, tier 4

D&B David si Baias advised Socar Petroleum, the state oil company of Azerbaijan, on the €7m acquisition of Romtranspetrol. It also acted for Duro Felguera on the development of certain electric power station projects in Romania. Anda Rojanschi is recommended.

Within IT, telecoms and media, PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal LLP is a second tier firm,

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.

Within Real estate, tier 4

D&B David si Baias advised Mivan regarding the purchase of a number of apartments in Bucharest New Town. It also advised Valad Property private equity fund on investments in Romania. The ‘brilliant’ Sorin David and Emanuel Bancila are recommended.