Popescu & Asociatii > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile

‘I think they are very good lawyers who are systematic in their approach to deals. It is very good to have them on big deals because they know how to handle these sorts of transactions. They are very professional and business-friendly lawyers. They try to find ways to make deals work and to reduce risk, while always considering the business angle. We always achieve great results, and the partners are always careful in terms of time and the quality of the service they provide. They are committed to their clients.’

‘The entire team is incredibly knowledgeable and reliable, with commercial understanding and approach being second to none.’

‘During these years working with them we found true professionals handling such a technical industry and being able to always translate this into clear and straightforward solutions for our issues. They are very responsive, really good on negotiations and we really appreciate their particular strengths, commerciality. It is an absolute pleasure working with them.’

‘Octavian Popescu’s expertise and experience in the legal field is undeniable. The knowledge and level of service is always quite extraordinary every time we had interactions. He is technically strong, super-efficient and always available, providing a first-class advice and representation, very clear and thoughtful recommendations, making him a pleasure to work alongside. He is the lawyer to go in Romania!’

‘They have a terrific practice that covers our needs and comprises solution-minded practitioners. The team is very thorough and focused and the way the firm handles cases is impressive. I really appreciated it for its great service in terms of in-depth knowledge combined with practical advice, and great analytical capacity. They are committed to solving problems and to meet our legal needs in our relations with the financing banks.’

‘I have never worked with such a highly capable and responsive legal team in Romania. The innovative interpretations of the contractual provisions proposed by Popescu & Asociatii team led to the successful obtaining of all the claims that we requested, reason why we do not consider any improvements in their activity, at least so far.’

‘The service is excellent and of great quality. The firm stands out for its teamwork and the exchange of knowledge across different areas, which enriches the work and makes for favorable results. The team is professional and has both national and international exposure.’

‘Anca Simeria leads a team that is very strong and works together as a fully integrated unit across several disciplines, making it easy for us to get seamless advice that incorporates all aspects from different practice areas. She is very well respected in the legal community and works well with opposing counsel and other advisers, making transactions progress more smoothly.’

‘Popescu & Asociatii attorneys currently have all my firm needs covered in terms of legal advice: pragmatic and customised advice, a great value for money, outstanding skills in handling complex matters and they are invincible in court. The litigation and tax teams is the best you can get, they are highly skilled and experienced, have the resources to deal with big cases and are always able to react promptly.’

‘They are responsible, the work is done on time, and they are both approachable and friendly, and their responsible services and trustworthiness are worth a great deal to us. They are my preferred law firm for all the legal matters and have my praise for spending their turnaround time on legal documents, as well as for their ability to provide a variety of solutions for complicated matters.’

‘The main contact is Octavian Popescu. He is very well known on the Romanian market for his strong personality and ability to find best solutions for best outcomes. Always coming with alternatives and ways for us to succeed, with strong arguments not only in front of the judges but also in every negotiation he is involved, in front of the management board or counterpart. For us, Octavian is the best you can get on the Romanian legal market, both in consultancy and litigation/arbitration.’

‘They are amazing lawyers, with great capabilities in a lot of practice areas, not only in dispute resolution, where I can find them incredible focused on winning or to get a very good outcome for us, as a client. Lately, we have faced many legal intricacies and got to them for advice to overcome the problems or for solutions.’

‘They are the best amongst the lawyers with whom we have been working with so far. They are very sharp and they quickly catch on to every issue that we bring forward to them. They have a solid and united team. Their team includes very skilled professionals such as university professors and high value litigants.’

‘I have known the team from Popescu & Asociatii for a long time and I really appreciate their evolution. We have collaborated in multiple projects during the course of years, both as lawyers and arbitrators. I had the chance to notice first hand their professional journey in arbitration in the last years and I am pleased to confirm that they prove the same outstanding performance as their renowned and rewarded litigation practice. I feel extremely comfortable to stand together by the same side every often as we encounter the occasion as they always are ready with the most relevant and appropriate arguments.’

‘They possess this super power ability to manage sizable projects with a high level of complexity and sophistication. The most relevant aspect is though that they are extremely creative and the vast majority of the positive solutions we had were achieved due to their cleverness.’

‘Professionals, humane, punctual in all capacities.’

‘We have used the support of this law firm for an insolvency case, and the lawyers involved in the case proved to be good professionals, engaged and always available.’

‘Octavian Popescu stands out for his professional attitude, good communication skills and business oriented approach.’

‘They are amazing lawyers, with great capabilities in a lot of practice areas, not only in dispute resolution, where I can find them incredible focused on winning or to get a very good outcome for us, as a client. Lately, we have faced many legal intricacies and got to them for advice to overcome the problems or for solutions.’

‘We found them to be very involved and keen to help us, pursuing our goals with a determination a have rarely seen. They are very knowledgeable, knowing all about the practices in the field, how courts are working, how decisions are made, and are two steps ahead the counterpart. I have seen them also in court and the level of involvement is complete, the arguments are invincible, and the strategies are greatly built, with patience and rigor.’

‘The Popescu team is assisting and representing us in all our legal matters. We are glad to have them on our side because our mandates are very difficult. We chose to work with the firm since the beginning of 2019 and decided to entrusted them all our legal matters considering the expertise on the Romanian market and the fact that they put clients interests on top, not the number of billable hours. I really appreciate that they are highly intelligent lawyers, dedicated to the cases and have well-earned expertise in the area, with great negotiation skills and are well known in the market, providing an added value for their clients. For us, they have the best disputes team in the market.’

‘Stefan Baiculescu is the most energetic member of the team and very applied to restructuring issues. A fantastic evolution on all levels until now. I like to work with him.’

‘Gheorghe Buta’s unmatched experience, impressive academic background and clear thinking paired with his track record represents the core of Popescu & Asociatii’s team; an impossible-to-beat proposition on the Romanian market.’

‘They are very responsive, really good on negotiations, and we really appreciate their particular strength, commerciality. It is an absolute pleasure working with them.’

‘We are talking about an excellently cooperating, broad-minded, highly professionally trained team, who are able to offer a personalised solution that covers all relevant details and is very carefully developed. I am extremely pleased with their work, and it is a real pleasure to have discussions with them about hot topics in this field.’

‘The client’s opinion is important to them, but in the client’s interest, they treat the facts and circumstances very objectively. The cooperation between the members of the lawyer’s collective is mature, the harmony is very good, they can react quickly. They have an adequate number of well-trained professionals commensurate with the challenges.’

‘I would like to highlight the leading lawyers Adrian Chirvase, Octavian Popescu, Constantin Branzan and Andreea Mihalache who not only excelled in terms of professionalism, but also in terms of humanity, both in terms of their colleagues, the client, and even the opposing party.’

‘We found them to be very involved and keen to help us, pursuing our goals with a determination I have rarely seen. They are very knowledgeable, knowing all about the practices in the field, how courts are working, how decisions are made, and are two steps ahead of the counterpart.’

‘This team of highly reputed lawyers are the number 1 choice for most of our legal issues on the Romanian market. We decided to keep them close because of their high level of responsiveness, broad knowledge of the market, flawless reputation, and motivation to succeed. ’

‘Although the team has the capacity to assist and also to represent clients in any type of tax projects and has an excellent track record in this respect, their uniqueness is given by the fact that they also pursue administrative review for their clients, thus saving duties, fees and taxes without resorting to litigation.’

‘Andreea Mihalache’s experience regarding income tax, tax on representative offices and value added tax clearly shapes a safety net for any company which needs assistance and representation in this continuously changing area. Constantin Branzan and Dana Bivol complete the team at the highest standards.’

‘They try to find ways to make deals work and to reduce risk, while always considering the business angle. We always achieve great results, and the partners are always careful in terms of time and the quality of the service they provide. They are committed to their clients.’

‘Popescu & Asociatii is the best dispute resolution and white-collar crime law firm in Romania. Not only because it has a great client portfolio, but because of the expertise in the field and the experience of the lawyers comprising the firm. They are working extremely conscientiously, precisely and fast. Partners are always hands-on, a really well-tuned team who work on a high quality level and are always timely. Juniors are involved in every file, are thirsty to learn more and to give more to the client, and are very helpful in complex situations. I believe they work very closely together, it’s a quite harmonious team, a great firm with really lots of talent.’

‘I truly admire the skilled attorneys, experienced in a range of contentious matters, with a leading expertise in Romania. They are very much at the high end of the market, they are smart and always deliver results, are innovative, practical and incredibly client-centered. I would truly recommend them in Romania and internationally. For me and my company Popescu & Asociatii is the number 1 law firm.’

‘They are responsible, the work is done on time, and they are both approachable and friendly, and their responsible services and trustworthiness are worth a great deal to us. They are my preferred law firm for all the legal matters and have my praise for spending their turnaround time on legal documents, as well as for their ability to provide a variety of solutions for complicated matters.’

‘Adrian Chirvase is our absolute go-to lawyer for white-collar crime matters, he is top of the list for all our sensitive and complicated matters. He is very good at managing complexity, enabling him to play different roles, whether leading negotiations or providing analysis and input as an adviser. He also draws my praise as a very pragmatic, level-headed lead partner.’

‘Octavian Popescu’s expertise and experience in the legal field is undeniable in the court room. The knowledge and level of service is always quite extraordinary every time we had interactions. He is technically strong, super-efficient and always available, providing a first-class advice and representation, very clear and thoughtful recommendations, making him a pleasure to work alongside.’

‘Gheorghe Buta brings a full bag of experience to the team.’

‘Their work is very meticulous and very useful, as it combines practical aspects with elements of comparative law. I am extremely pleased with their work and it is a real pleasure to have discussions with them about hot topics in this field.’

‘We find the team’s ability to find positive commercial solutions, their pragmatic approach, and their proactive support invaluable.’

‘Anca Simeria is an exceptional lawyer and a real professional.’

‘Octavian Popescu is an incredibly smart attorney. He has incredibly diverse experience and a unique ability to think outside of the box.’

‘Anca Simeria provides a second-to-none service in terms of accuracy, reliability, availability, and speed of execution.’

‘Dana Bivol has a business-friendly and cutting-edge approach to complex issues, as well as a deep bench of legal talent.’

‘Octavian Popescu is just outstanding. He has the ability to articulate and break down hugely complicated legal and technical issues in a niche area into something understandable’

‘Anca Simeria is a terrific lawyer who has seen a lot of business models and the international aspect of what happens, and that’s all helpful in a small jurisdiction.’

‘Octavian Popescu is an astonishing lawyer. One of the best negotiators I have witnessed. A real quality negotiator who always gets a good outcome for the client.’

‘Over the years Popescu & Asociatii has advised us on numerous financial transactions, share transfers, including transaction structuring and document drafting, as well as on various corporate changes, including changes to the high-level management structure.’

‘For us, Octavian Popescu is the best you can get on the Romanian legal market, both in consultancy and litigation/arbitration. Another great lawyer is Dana Bivol, a technical but creative lawyer,  who perfectly combines commercial and legal considerations. We also work with Loredana Popescu and praise her excellent and comprehensive expertise in international mandates.’

‘The team relies on broad expertise covering complex projects and transactions. They have provided efficient and cost-effective legal advice and assistance to the highest standards of competence and integrity.’

‘The strengths of the firm’s practice are definitely its depth of expertise, the commerciality of its lawyers and advice and its ability to work closely with clients to understand their problems and come up with solutions.’

‘Their strength is their knowledge of the practice area, with a great team that demonstrates an excellent understanding of the specifics of our business when discussing options.

‘The service is excellent and of great quality. The firm stands out for its teamwork and the exchange of knowledge across different areas, which enriches the work and makes for favourable results. ‘

‘Loredana Popescu provides advice that applies the law pragmatically, taking into consideration social and political context in the circumstances, having deep expertise in PPP and procurement landscape in Romania, which she combines with extensive policy expertise, great intelligence and keen strategic insight.’

‘Dana Bivol’s main strength is the demonstrated litigation expertise that provides solid and strategic options to address the conflicts at play.’

‘With Popescu & Asociatii’s team I have collaborated in many energy-related projects that were innovative at the national level and for which, even in such circumstances, the team proposed a number of spectacular solutions.’

‘The team is undoubtedly visible in relevant projects, and they are strong opponents due to their deep knowledge of the Romanian legal framework and regulations. The team can draw together on all relevant areas that prevail in the Energy & Natural Resources sectors.’

‘Popescu & Asociatii lawyers have gathered substantial knowledge of the Romanian regulatory framework as they have constantly advised on privatization, corporate reorganizations, and private transactions in the energy industry, as well as on the legislative changes necessary for the liberalization of the energy markets.’

‘They have a team made up of top lawyers on the market, Popescu & Asociatii is seen on the market as one of the strongest  firms, a company you want to work with and in which you put all your trust. ’

‘Loredana Popescu has significant experience and covers a multitude of aspects which are so necessary in the field of law. This overview of several areas of practice gives her the advantage of being an extraordinary lawyer, on whom you can rely regardless of the context.’

‘The service is excellent and of great quality. The firm stands out for its teamwork and the exchange of knowledge across different areas, which enriches the work and makes for favourable results. The team is professional and has both national and international exposure.’

‘Loredana Popescu has a lot of experience in the area, offering great management of the transactions and always meets expectations, being commended by all our legal team members for her negotiation skills and general business advice.’

‘Good communicators, business oriented professionals, with extensive expertise in various legal areas.’

‘Octavian Popescu stands out as a very charismatic and efficient lawyer, always ready to offer support!’

‘We have been working with Popescu & Asociatii team since its incorporation. Popescu & Asociatii is our choice because they are experienced, always available, and provide us with great and quick answers all the time, in any mandate or file we entrusted them. In short, we work as a great team.’

‘Octavian Popescu is very well known on the Romanian market for his strong personality and ability to find best solutions for best outcomes. Always coming with alternatives and ways for us to succeed, with strong arguments not only in front of the judges but also in every negotiation he is involved, in front of the management board or counterpart. For us, Octavian is the best you can get on the Romanian legal market, both in consultancy and litigation/arbitration.’

‘Popescu & Asociatii lawyers are very reliable, providing fantastic advice and representation in all our legal matters that we put in their hands. A stellar team with great capabilities and experience in the area.’

‘Loredana Popescu is an exceptional lawyer, a pleasure to work with, being extremely knowledgeable and experienced, but most importantly, practical: she will go the extra mile and deliver a set of clearly defined solutions, along with a recommendation. In addition, she has a solid handle on regulatory issues and is extremely reliable on this subject.’

‘Loredana Popescu is a lawyer you can easily work with, very perceptive, client-oriented and has a great understanding of regulatory aspects of matters. She is extremely confident, intelligent and has an eye to details. I truly admire her outstanding commercial insight, technical knowledge, and dedicated client service. She is well versed in the field of corporate/energy and infrastructure and facilitates the completion of transactions through her vast knowledge, commitment, and easy-going nature.’

‘I would like to single out Anca Simeria for her depth and breadth of knowledge in all corporate matters, adding that her responses are extremely thorough, well thought out and easily digestible by lawyers and non-lawyers alike. She is more than just a legal adviser, due to her very commercial background – very approachable, reactive, with strong commercial acumen. It is a real pleasure to work with her every time.’