Alina Stancu Birsan > Filip & Company > Bucharest, Romania > Lawyer Profile

The energy and natural resources team at Filip & Company has an ‘unparalleled blend of legal acumen and industry-specific expertise’ and works in collaboration with the firm’s real estate, M&A, finance, dispute resolution and competition teams to support clients across conventional and renewable energy mandates, including nuclear projects. Alina Stancu Bîrsan, team head, is noted for her ‘profound understanding of the energy sector, particularly in the realm of M&A transactions‘. Founding partner Cristina Filip has longstanding expertise in the energy sector, and remains ‘deeply involved in client relationships’.

Filip & Company is a highly regarded firm in the financial space in Romania, and is recognised for its solid track record in representing major domestic banks and investment companies. Multijurisdictional matters are a core area of strength for the team. Practice head Alina Stancu Bîrsan has extensive experience handling transactions, refinancing matters, and regulatory issues for banks. Founding partner Alexandru Bîrsan focuses on capital markets-related matters. Alexandra Manciulea stands out as ‘one of the foremost structured finance professionals on the market‘. Rebecca Marina and Camelia Iantuc are key names in the group.

Filip & Company is ‘the ideal partner for any M&A transaction in the Romanian market and beyond’. The practice has an excellent track record in acting for major investors and companies with operations in Romania, and is equally strong in assisting investment funds with major transactions. Practice head Alexandru Bîrsan is well versed in advising on landmark transactions. Other key practitioners to note include Monica Statescu, who has experience in advising on privatisations; Alina Stancu Bîrsan, who advises on M&A deals pertaining to projects; and Cristina Filip, who is singled out her expertise in the energy sector. Eliza Baias, Olga Niță, Roxana Diaconu and Andreea Bănică are other names to note.