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bpv Grigorescu Stefanica Offices
33 DIONISIE LUPU STREET
020021 BUCHAREST
Romania
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bpv Grigorescu Stefanica > The Legal 500 Rankings
Romania > TMT Tier 1
The TMT team at bpv Grigorescu Stefanica works with a range of innovative start-ups and global giants in the digital and industrial technology space. Its expertise spans data protection, consumer protection, IP, competition, regulatory and commercial matters, with particular emphasis on multi-jurisdictional projects involving international investors and the set-up of global operations. Cross-practice support from the firm’s M&A and tax departments is combined with access to the bpv Legal alliance across the CEE region, for comprehensive service. Managing partner and co-founder Catalin Grigorescu advises global digital companies on their commercial and regulatory matters both in Romania and internationally.Practice head(s):
Cătălin Grigorescu
Other key lawyers:
Cristina de Jonge
Testimonials
‘I had the pleasure of working with Cristina de Jonge, and she did a really great job in advising on compliance and legal matters in Romania. The collaboration with her went well, and she could advise us in a clear and precise language.’
‘bpv Grigorescu Stefanica provided us with very attentive support and detailed legal explanation on the matters where we asked for their legal support. If I compare bpv Grigorescu Stefanica with other law firms, I can see the high level of the legal advice provided by them. They went beyond our company’s expectations.’
Key clients
Crys Computers SRL (Incrys)
Work highlights
- Provided legal assistance for Crys Computers SRL (“Incrys”) on the acquisition of an IT services company, as well as legal advice on the compliance of the client with the provisions of IP requirements under Romanian legislation.
- Provided ongoing legal advice for Traple Konarski Podrecki i Wspolnicy sp.j., final client GOOGLE LLC, on Romanian law requirements, in relation to a broad range of matters.
- Provided legal advice to Fieldfisher (Germany) LLP for final client Verizon Media, regarding the terms of service and privacy and cookie policies products and services in the context of its rebranding.
Romania > Employment Tier 2
The employment and benefits team at bpv Grigorescu Stefanica plays ‘a central role in establishing positive trends in the Romanian employment regime’, assisting both business and individual clients with matters from reorganisations, outsourcings and M&A, to the design and implementation of internal rules and regulations. Founding partner and team head Anca Grigorescu is recommended for her ‘exceptional knowledge of the employment law field‘ and is able to leverage her experience as tax practice head to support clients across a range of industries. Laura Popa is also a key contact.Practice head(s):
Anca Grigorescu
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Anca Grigorescu and Laura Popa are both very hands-on, practical and solution-oriented people.’
‘Anca Grigorescu is a reputable professional in the employment practice. She stands out for her exceptional knowledge of the employment law field.’
‘Anca Grigorescu assisted us with certain rather delicate topics. She was very practical, responsive and solution-oriented – a great help for the proper completion of said matters.’
‘bpv GRIGORESCU STEFANICA is a top Romanian law firm that counsels businesses and individuals on all aspects of employment relations and provides substantial support by working closely with our team. Its lawyers play a central role in establishing positive trends in the Romanian employment regime.’
‘Laura Popa is a senior associate of the firm specialized in employment advisory and litigation matters, as well as in commercial litigation. She has substantial experience in complex employment disputes, including disciplinary investigations of senior management and termination cases.’
‘ The team has excellent knowledge of labour disputes, especially from previous cases. Super professional staff with a customer-centric mindset and full dedication to the case.’
‘As a client, working with the team was a delightful experience. They took time to understand our needs, business operations, and concerns. They ensured we understood the jurisdictional legislation that applies to us and are worth considering as we plan to break into the Romanian market.’
‘Anca Grigorescu was well-versed in employment law, and her other colleagues who were looped into the project had extensive knowledge of IP-related issues that may affect us and our clients.’
Key clients
Worldline (Ingenico Group, Worldline Group)
Ogilvy & Mather Advertising – including Hogarth Worldwide SRL and GroupM Media Operations
Beiersdorf Romania SRL
Hootsuite
Kulzer SRL
Dkv Euro Service Romania SRL
Signify Romania SRL, member of Philips Group
Infineon Technologies Romania & CO SCS
Hornbach Centrala SRL
Bird & Bird LLP – final client Solenis
JONES DAY – final client Enpal gmbh
Bird & Bird LLP – final client Gilead
Magyar Suzuki ZRT Esztergom – Bucharest Subsidiary
Riverbed Technology
Selgros Cash&Carry SRL
ZieglerGroup
HD Insurance Limited Nicosia Sucursala București (Hellas Direct)
Work highlights
- Assisted KWS Seminte with a complicated disciplinary matter involving a manager, which was finalized with a mutual termination agreement.
- Provided legal advice for Hootsuite in connection with a collective dismissal procedure, with respect to the implementation of a voluntary exit program.
- Assisting Beiersdorf with a revision of the individual employment contracts, telework addendums, job descriptions, as well as other internal procedures.
Romania > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
bpv Grigorescu Stefanica's team has a solid track record in handling all aspects of corporate restructuring matters, leveraging the firm's broader corporate expertise in order to provide advice to clients. Bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings are other key pillars of strength, and the group reports a recent increase in work concerning the latter area. The client roster includes a range of international entities drawn from various industries. The practice is jointly led by Alexandru Rusu and Catalin Grigorescu.Practice head(s):
Alexandru Rusu; Catalin Grigorescu
Testimonials
‘bpv Grigorescu Stefanica has one of the most prominent corporate practices on the market that deals with complex cases of corporate governance, corporate restructuring and reorganization, and mergers and demergers, as well as insolvency and bankruptcy. They combine with a lot of innovation and efficiency all the legal advices. Alongside corporate restructuring, another feature and capability of their corporate practice have for a long time been insolvency advice. Their lawyers advise with a lot of dedication broadly on all aspects of restructuring and insolvency and their activity in this practice area is increasingly related to insolvency proceedings of borrowers and guarantors.’
‘Cătălin Grigorescu is a qualified insolvency practitioner and an experienced negotiator, and helped us to overcome difficult business situations in our relations with our internal stakeholders or with third party debtors or creditors. Catalin has particular expertise in corporate reorganisations, combining legal and tax knowledge with business acumen.’
‘Alexandru Rusu has given us advice in most of the largest legal projects and has represented both in transaction negotiations and before the bankruptcy judge when middle ground could not be reached by the parties.’
Key clients
KWS Seminte
Signify Romania
Seacave
STILL Material Handling
Voestalpine Group
Trenkwalder
Shapir Structures
Turbo Tub
Orion Auto Invest
BHL Logistic
Work highlights
- Acted for Signify Romania, as creditor, in five insolvency cases.
- Assisting Still Material Handling in six insolvency cases, in which it is acting as a creditor.
- Represented Voestalpine Group, as creditor, in multiple insolvency proceedings.
Romania > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
bpv Grigorescu Stefanica's corporate and M&A practice often acts as local counsel on transactions across multiple jurisdictions. The team is also well placed to handle restructurings and reorganisations, mergers and demergers and corporate governance matters. Managing partner Catalin Grigorescu has expertise in advising on corporate reorganisations; he co-heads the practice with Alexandru Rusu, a key name to note for advising on tax issues in the corporate arena. Anca Albulescu is regularly instructed by local and international companies, real estate entities and investment funds.Practice head(s):
Catalin Grigorescu; Alexandru Rusu
Other key lawyers:
Anca Albulescu; Cristina de Jonge; Iulia Dragomir
Testimonials
‘Great people, love working with them, they’re proficient and dedicated.’
‘They give 101%, are always on time, dedicated and walk the extra mile.’
Key clients
Softelligence SRL
Smart ID Dynamics SA
Siqsess Technology SRL
Supernova
InCrys (Crys Computers SRL)
Innoship
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Romanian company Softelligence on its takeover by the US company Encora Holdings.
- Advised Supernova on the acquisition of six shopping centres in Romania from Delhaize Group and Galimmo Group.
- Advised Smart ID Dynamics on the acquisition of Spectrum.
Romania > EU and competition Tier 3
The antitrust and merger control practice at bpv Grigorescu Stefanica is led by Catalin Grigorescu, who garners praise for his 'deep understanding of the field'. The client base includes prominent domestic companies from a broad range of industries, as well as international entities with operations in Romania. The department has a strong track record in handling the competition aspects of prominent M&A deals' day-to-day compliance issues are another key driver of work. Cristina De Jonge is a key name.Practice head(s):
Catalin Grigorescu
Other key lawyers:
Cristina de Jonge
Testimonials
‘They know how to listen to their clients, they properly understand the challenge and then find the solutions / opportunities at hand.’
‘I have worked with Catalin Grigorescu. He has shown deep understanding of the field, a lot of experience which turns into very practical advice for the client. I have also appreciated his comprehensive approach of the matter, looking at all possible angles and options and being also frank and clear in his advice.’
Key clients
BEIERSDORF ROMANIA SRL
Signify Romania SRL
KWS SEMINTE SRL
HORNBACH
Ziegler
Work highlights
- Assisted Beiersdorf with compliance matters pertaining to contracts with clients.
- Assisted Hornbach with competition compliance training.
- Advised the Ziegler Group on its acquisition of a Romanian company.
Romania > Intellectual property Tier 3
Tech sector IP is the focus for bpv Grigorescu Stefanica‘s offering in this area and the firm is the counsel of choice for several foreign firms and multinational clients operating in the country. The firm benefits from a strong TMT department that facilitates a strong IP practice in those sectors and managing partner Catalin Grigorescu leads both departments, drawing on experience advising global digital and industrial technology companies, as well as prominent start-ups. Andreea Botez and Roxana Daskalu are further names to note.Practice head(s):
Catalin Grigorescu
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘At this firm, the team boasts a rich tapestry of expertise, ensuring comprehensive legal solutions for clients. Each member excels in their specialty, making the firm a powerhouse of deep and varied legal insights. Their multidisciplinary approach allows for innovative problem-solving, bridging various branches of law seamlessly. This synergy, rooted in their diverse competencies and collaborative spirit, positions the firm as a forward-thinking leader in the legal industry, adept at tackling multifaceted challenges with agility.’
‘As a core member of the legal team, Alexandru Rusu stands out with his competent grasp of the legal landscape. His solid expertise and knowledge base provide a reliable foundation for the team’s various endeavours.’
‘They make a formidable legal team, each bringing their unique strengths to the fore, ensuring top-notch legal representation and support.’
Key clients
Crys Computers SRL (“Incrys”)
Work highlights
- Advised Crys Computers SRL (Incrys) on IP compliance for the acquisition of an IT services company.
Romania > PPP and procurement Tier 3
bpv Grigorescu Stefanica‘s procurement, concessions and PPP team works in tandem with its energy and natural resources offering to support clients in their power and renewable energy projects, including the refurbishment, overhaul and expansion of existing coal and gas-fired power generation units across Romania. Team head Anca Albulescu combines strength in energy, PPP and real estate, advising clients on project financing, infrastructure acquisitions and investments, and public procurement; Daniel Ștefănică is recommended for his dispute resolution prowess.Practice head(s):
Anca Albulescu
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Hornbach
Supernova
Worldline Business Services Romania S.R.L. (Former Ingenico Business Services Romania S.R.L.)
Romania > Real estate and construction Tier 3
The real estate and construction team at bpv Grigorescu Stefanica is praised for its ‘professional and practical’ advice, working as part of the bpv LEGAL alliance across the CEE region to offer multi-jurisdictional expertise. Its real estate transactional experience spans retail, hotel, residential and mixed-use projects, including those involving agricultural land, with crossover support from the firm’s tax, corporate, and environmental law offerings. Team co-head Anca Albulescu covers a broad spectrum of real estate matters; dispute resolution expert Daniel Ștefănică completes the leadership team.Practice head(s):
Anca Albulescu; Daniel Stefanica
Testimonials
‘The team provided timely advice in a professional and practical manner.’
‘ A very strong law firm; very well organised.’
‘Anca Albulescu is one of the best lawyers in the CEE region, she organises her team efficiently and is excellent at solving problem.’
Key clients
Supernova Austria
Worldline Business Services Romania (former Ingenico)
Hornbach
Forty Management
DKV Romania
Beiersdorf
Genpact Romania
Work highlights
- Advised Hornbach on obtaining a building permit for a store.
Romania > Tax Tier 3
The tax offering from bpv Grigorescu Stefanica combines global experience with industry specialist knowledge to advise clients across a range of sectors in their contentious and non-contentious tax matters. Sector strengths include technology, healthcare, automotive and construction. Founding partner Anca Grigorescu heads the practice, offering a multidisciplinary approach with expertise in employment, corporate, and finance law.Practice head(s):
Anca Grigorescu
Testimonials
‘I can recommend them for their availability, knowledge and experience.’
Key clients
McDermott Italy – final client Campari
Eviden Technologies SRL – Atos IT Solutions and Services
Signify Romania SRL
Dkv Euro Service Romania SRL
Softelligence SRL
JONES DAY – final client Enpal gmbh
Humangest Group SRL
Bridgestone Mobility Solutions B.V.
Asociatia Patronala a Industriei de Software si Servicii – ANIS
Work highlights
- Advised McDermott Italy – final client Campari – by analysing the risk of permanent establishment for Campari International in Romania and providing mitigation tools/actions which can be reasonably implemented in the circumstance.
- Prepared the documents regarding the sale of the Unify Business from Atos to Mitel Networks for Eviden Technologies SRL – Atos IT Solutions and Services.
- Advised Signify Romania SRL with assistance in relation to the calculation manner and the fiscal regime of the subsistence allowance granted to the company’s administrators.
Romania > Dispute resolution Tier 4
bpv Grigorescu Stefanica has a strong presence in domestic dispute resolution cases, most notably in the technology sector. The practice is led by Daniel Ștefănică, who has established expertise in advising on both litigation and arbitration. Raluca Marcu is a key name to note for administrative and tax disputes.Practice head(s):
Daniel Stefanica
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘bpv Grigorescu Stefanica’s dispute resolution practice reaches beyond mere successful litigation, ideally complementing their advisory practice. They understand and adapt their litigation strategies to achieve outcomes that are as practical and cost-effective as possible.’
‘Daniel Ştefănică heads the dispute resolution practice and has a wealth of experience in private domestic and international litigation and arbitration, including ICC and ICSID arbitration. Daniel has experience in advising power companies, owners, developers and off-takers on investment and operations in power-generation capacities, power grids, renewable energy projects and emissions-trading-scheme transactions. His expertise extends to the public sector, advising both private sector and state-owned institutions on public procurement of work and goods, concessions and PPPs, utilities, and system assets.’
‘Raluca Marcu is a very organized and innovative lawyer and has a wealth of experience in taxation and administrative disputes, in public procurement and in civil law, having successfully assisted local and international companies in disputes before courts of law and arbitration tribunals.’
‘The team provided timely advice in a professional and practical manner.’
‘Practical guidance and availability.’
Key clients
CARGUS SRL
Vest Construct SRL
RPCG SPOLKA Z ORGANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA SPOLKA KOMANDYTOWA
GENPACT ROMANIA SRL
Humangest Group SRL
DIRECT ONE/ELECTROGRUP
COMPANIA MUNICIPALA PARKING BUCURESTI S.A.
PCL Inc.
TRATON SE, MAN TRUCK&BUS SE, MAN TRUCK&BUS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
BUCHAREST MAYORALTY`S GENERAL COUNCIL (BMGC)
THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BUCHAREST
THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF BUCHAREST
ERZSEBET NOVAK
PRO TV SRL
Work highlights
- Assisting Vest Construct with a contractual dispute.
bpv Grigorescu Stefanica > Firm Profile
The firm: bpv Grigorescu Ștefănică is a business law firm with a full-service offering for complex projects and litigation and a unique combination of legal and tax advisory capabilities. Founded in 2006 the firm is known internationally for its focus on the technology sector and its practice in areas such as corporate, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, employment and benefits, procurement, concessions and PPPs, real estate, medical services, energy and infrastructure.
The firm is member of ICC Fraudnet and the first-ever Romanian member of the network. FraudNet operates under the auspices of the ICC’s London-based Commercial Crime Services unit and is an international network of independent lawyers who are the leading civil asset recovery specialists in each country.
bpv Grigorescu Ștefănică lawyers are at the leading edge of their practices and industries, bringing together a wealth of experience acquired from having worked on challenging projects for international and local clients in both the private and public sectors. The clients include some of the most successful local and international businesses and entrepreneurs.
bpv Grigorescu Ștefănică is a founding member of bpv Legal, an alliance of independent business law firms with offices in Bratislava, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Prague and Vienna, offering cross-border legal advisory services in Central and Eastern Europe.
Areas of practice: bpv Grigorescu Ștefănică advises comprehensively in a wide range of practice areas including: antitrust and merger control, banking and finance, commercial, construction, corporate and insolvency, dispute resolution, employment and benefits, energy, natural resources and environment, infrastructure and utilities, intellectual property, M&A, privacy and data protection, procurement, concessions, PPPs, real estate, taxation, technology, media and telecoms.
bpv Grigorescu Ștefănică’s combination of legal and tax advisory capabilities is unique considering that most of its senior lawyers have a significant understanding of tax aspects and their implications in connection with the transacted matters. This feature allows them to swiftly advise on tax issues as they arise and lead negotiations and structure agreements from a tax perspective on-the-fly, with significant process and time gains, without the need to refer the matter to its specialized tax team, except for the most complex or controversial issues.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Antitrust & Merger Control | Catalin Grigorescu | catalin.grigorescu@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Banking and finance | Catalin Grigorescu | catalin.grigorescu@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Commercial | Anca Albulescu | anca.albulescu@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Corporate & Insolvency | Alexandru Rusu | alexandru.rusu@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Data Protection & Privacy | Catalin Grigorescu | catalin.grigorescu@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Dispute resolution | Daniel Stefanica | daniel.stefanica@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Employment | Anca Grigorescu | anca.grigorescu@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Energy, Natural Resources & Environment | Daniel Stefanica | daniel.stefanica@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
EU and competition | Catalin Grigorescu | catalin.grigorescu@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Infrastructure & Utilities | Anca Albulescu | anca.albulescu@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Intellectual Property | Anca Albulescu | anca.albulescu@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Procurement, Concessions, PPPs | Anca Albulescu | anca.albulescu@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Real Estate and Construction | Anca Albulescu | anca.albulescu@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Taxation | Anca Grigorescu | anca.grigorescu@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Technology, Media & Telecoms | Catalin Grigorescu | catalin.grigorescu@bpv-grigorescu.com | 0040 21 264 16 50 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mrs Anca Albulescu | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Catalin Grigorescu | Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Anca Grigorescu | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Alexandru Rusu | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Daniel Stefanica | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 140 at this office : 30Languages
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