Dispute resolution in Romania

‘Dragne & Asociatii is a client-oriented law firm. Dragne & Asociatii managed to obtain favorable solutions in litigation cases where the solution was expected to be unfavorable. But each and every time they have identified a legal strategy likely to overturn the unfavorable prognoses.’

‘Andreia Dumitrescu is a dedicated partner having knowledge of the status of each file entrusted to its associations. Each and every time we needed information regarding an entrusted file, she knew precisely the chosen strategy for the file and the status. Bogdan Iordache is an experienced lawyer, especially in the field of consumer protection, who has been with us throughout this period in which consumer disputes have multiplied, managing to obtain favorable solutions even in the courts of laws whose jurisprudence was favorable to consumers. Raluca Gune is a rising lawyer who has proved to us that she is 100% involved in obtaining favorable solutions. She is the lawyer you want to involve in commercial cases in which the expected solution is not a favorable one, but she manages to identify that element of surprise that changes the fate of the dispute.’

‘The team combines great service with deep knowledge of and experience with Romanian law. Legal evaluations are to the point, focused on solutions, rather than over-emphasizing problems.’

‘Sorina Olaru is among the best practitioners I have encountered on the Romanian market. She is highly experienced with the right measure of academic background and knowledge. Her assessments are accurate and efficient, pointing out critical issues but always focusing on solutions. Razvan Banta is a highly knowledgeable associate who, despite his relatively young age, is obviously aware of clients’ needs. He is to the point while at the same time being able to answer any question on details if so required.’

‘The team of attorneys collaborate with each other to offer the best solution. They surprised us with good solutions having a creative approach.’

‘I would like to mention particularly Sorina Olaru and her team who really helped us with several cases. I would like to emphasize passion for the job and sound knowledge of law of this team. Also, good communication and anticipation skills.’

‘Experts, leading the market in dispute resolution, fantastic knowledge and understanding, anticipation, proactivity, openness – the best.’

‘Open, knowledgeable, fantastic negotiators, understanding, true business partners.’

‘They are close to the clients, trying to understand the real needs of their clients and to provide them the best advice/recommendations.’

‘NNDKP is a big law firm, covering all law practices and particularly well organized. The law firm excels at keeping the relationship with the client: prompt answers, detailed knowledge of the files handled, prompt, clear and detailed information after court hearings. One can see a real system working behind. This is particularly helpful when dealing with packages of litigation.’

‘Sorina Olaru is the outstanding partner coordinating the relationship. She is very experienced, passionate about law, very hands on and involved in all important matters. She is exceptionally good when it comes to actively listening the client’s problems and adapting the strategic advice accordingly. Razvan Savin, Mihaela Ceausescu and Cristina Bidiga are part of Sorina’s team. They are all very competent, prompt and knowledgeable about the case-law of courts with a particular focus on restructuring and insolvency cases (Cristina Bidiga).’

‘Exceptional strategy, great legal knowledge, clear and implementable solutions in litigations that involved a high degree of complexity and sensitivity both from the legal and business perspective. One of the best teams I’ve worked with.’

‘Sorina Olaru – Partner: She has brilliant ideas and strategies, she is really agile, powerful and dynamic and she obtains beyond expectations results.’

‘In my opinion, NNDKP’s disputes resolution practice group is a well versed team that has maintained its high standards of quality along the years. They are one of the most versatile teams of lawyers that is able to handle successfully either complex, high risk, sensitive cases or volume-based cases, with no compromise on quality. This is impressive in a very competitive market such as the Romanian one. The team handles disputes with confidence whether within or outside the court and is impressive in the manner in which each lawyer brings its passion for law in every case they are engaged in. I would add that the collaboration is smooth, with clear points of contact and lines of communication.’

‘I would single out Emil Bivolaru and Marius Ezer. Emil Bivolaru is a partner with NNDKP and our main point of contact for dispute resolution cases, having a very diverse practice – from corporate and real estate to fiscal disputes. He is an excellent strategist, very diplomatic and a very knowledgeable negotiator. For each case, he is committed to finding suitable alternatives, always taking into account the business side. I consider him one of the best dispute lawyers I have worked with. He takes his decisions based on a holistic understanding of his client’s business and expectations – he is very focused on his work. Marius Ezer is another Partner in NNDKP’s Disputes Resolution practice. He is very approachable, reacts promptly and gets back to you quickly with constructive advice. He offers pertinent advice and does not complicate things if it is not the case. Also, Marius is a good listener, he summarized quickly an impressive amount of information and he puts everything into perspective.’

‘Excellent understanding of the technical aspects of the cases – the unique experience gained in various areas of arbitration – the in-depth knowledge of the arbitral procedures specific to different courts’

‘Sorina Olaru stands out for her 360° approach of the cases she’s involved in, for her strategic thinking, for the capacity to pick-up from her colleagues the exact profile necessary for a specific case and for her time availability. Valeriu Mina has an outstanding capacity of rapidly and in-depth analyzing the given situations. He has a very good understanding of the construction and infrastructure related cases.’

‘In my opinion, this is one of the most well versed teams of litigators on the Romanian market. They have a strong reputation as a disputes powerhouse that they have maintained along the years. We deal with very sensitive and large projects with significant impact on the Romanian economy and we have entrusted NNDKP with them because of their extensive experience and the quality of the work they deliver. Their vast experience in landmark projects makes NNDKP the natural choice for us in this type of matters. They have an impressive portfolio of successful court pleadings in complex administrative disputes. Their knowledge is very reliable in what concerns litigation related to FIDIC-based contracts as well as regarding public procurement litigation. Also, they have an outstanding expertise in arbitration procedures, too.’

‘Valeriu Mina is the NNDKP Partner who acts as our main point of contact for dispute resolution matters. I recommend him for his experience, depth of knowledge and instincts in this field. He is what you would call an upcoming leader in the construction arbitration field. He is clear in his approach and he always masters the details of a case. Also, I am happy to see young, talented lawyers such as Alexandra Marutoiu, a Senior Associate with NNDKP’s disputes team and working closely with Valeriu, being involved in highly complex and sensitive cases. Alexandra is direct and thorough, and a great asset for the team.’

‘The team in the area with worked with is cohesive ensuring complete and professional answers in real time regardless the case subject and urgency from the legal point of you.’

‘Daniela Gramaticescu is a reliable person, with high proficiency and always interested to provide the best solution for our projects. Her business professional knowledge and personal qualities were helpful in our success on projects such as: clawbacks and tax inspection challenges. Her legal expertise and advice was very important in optimizing short and long term company objectives.’

‘Very good knowledge of the case and client. Determined, with stamina to sustain long disputes. Clear thinking, ability to prepare and stick to complex strategies. Business oriented – can put themselves in customer’s position and propose best possible solution in any given circumstance.’

‘Ciprian Dontu –  has a great overview of all entrusted matters.’

‘Most probably the best litigation house in Romania.’

‘Valeriu Stoica – a leading practitioner in litigation and civil law, a reputed university professor and a fearsome advocate. Dragos Bogdan – a very talented young partner, with a lot of experience coming from his judicial career. MIhai Stanescu – a young, talented, meticulous litigator.’

‘Stoica si Asociatii is particularly well known for its dispute resolution practice. They continued to excel in this area both when it comes to managing portfolio of litigation and handling individual cases. They cover a wide area of expertise and always propose high profile lawyers with academic background and with law drafting expertise and experience. Excellent understanding of the banking industry.’

‘Dragos Bogdan is an outstanding partner. He is a highly intelligent, experienced lawyer with a solid background in the judiciary, training, EU law, IP and ECHR. He is particularly good at strategic advice and handles brilliantly complex and risky cases. His team is made of Mihai Stanescu, Bogdan Popescu and Cornelia Diaconescu – all competent and involved and responsive.’

‘Good support in very complex judicial matters and the very effective handling of complex cases.’

‘The high level of communication and the accuracy of the services and advice we receive.’

‘A very experienced, time and cost effective, seasoned legal team’

‘Cosmin Vasile – a leading arbitration and dispute resolution lawyer. Ovidiu Serban – a young, talented litigator. Cosmin Cojocaru – a well known and reputed litigator with huge experience. Monica Strimbei – a young partner with deep understanding of the rules and of the business. Elena Diaconu – a young talented associate with deep knowledge of the energy sector.’

‘The firm’s dispute resolution team confirms its reputation as among the finest in the market. The team is highly efficient in delivering the end-result in effort-intensive projects and has strong international arbitration expertise. The lawyers are dedicated to and focused on the client’s objectives. The firm performs efficiently in teamwork and at individual level, at partner level and at associate level. The ability to foster efficient work at all levels makes this team very dynamic, accessible and free of unnecessary formalism.’

‘Cosmin Vasile: Cosmin is a very experienced arbitrator and counsel. He clearly understands the client’s commercial goals and is an excellent tactical thinker. He is an expert in the field of international arbitration; result-oriented lawyer; has commercially sound judgment. Violeta Saranciuc: Her input has been fundamental at every stage of the dispute. She provided critical advice on local regulations, assisted our technical team in defending and asserting claims, managed the preparations for the arbitration proceedings and is now acting as counsel in the arbitration proceedings. She has demonstrated skill in managing complex matters at the highest level. Cosmin Cojocaru demonstrated a meticulous attention in preparing the case, focused on finding adequate solutions for each and every issue. He is very efficient in developing and implementing effective strategies in the arbitration proceedings and has a thorough understanding of the technical aspects in construction disputes’

‘We have collaborated with two more independent lawyers, very good ones, but as a share of trust, professionalism, seriousness and involvement, ZRV&P is what we need, what we trust more.’

‘They put a lot of passion in their work . They consider you not like a client but like a friend . A source of trust  This method is a win-win strategy. The individuals are strong, having a lot of skills, expertise, and differed methods to win. Each individual put passion and spent time to find solutions to win’

‘The team is very high level client-oriented and highly professional for tax litigation, with clear recommendations, position and advice, and a practical approach.’

‘Catalin Baiculescu, Bianca Cercel, Ana Popa: Very client-oriented; understand customer needs from the first word; meet deadlines; communicates news/provide updates/progress timely and in crisp manner. The transparency of invoicing. I use their breakdowns as great examples for others.’

‘Clear, effective communication, organization, openness, respectfulness, interdisciplinary team.’

‘I most value their professional skills but also their human qualities.’

‘The firm’s commitment to their client, to me and to the case was second to none. I was very impressed with their professionalism, dedication and depth of understanding of the complexities of the dispute. I would thoroughly recommend them in any future dispute resolution cases.’

‘The lawyers from Tuca involved in Dispute Resolution are capable to understand very well the business and to address correctly and with professionalism the disputed matter in from of the court. Prompt reaction always.’

‘Ioana Gelepu, Cornel Popa: High professional standards, smart approach to the matters, and prompt support when needed.’

‘ From the very beginning, my colleagues and I were pleasantly impressed by the dedication and diligence of the team of lawyers in identifying feasible solutions, correctly argued, in supporting the evidence and the counterclaim. The organized way of working, logical and intuitive, allowed a quick entry into the hot topics, so that the writing of the supporting materials took place at a fast pace and at an appropriate quality level. As a working tool I want to emphasize the constant mode of communication based on work sessions, structured on major topics, so that the documentation of the materials was operative.’

‘I particularly note the speed with which the team of specialists entered into technical topics, proving a similar experience of scope, in approaching dispute resolution. A special contribution in the management and the process of identifying the solutions came from: Cornel Popa, Cornelia Tabirta,  Ana Popa,  Oana Mares,  Bianca Cercel.’

‘Promptness and working in a team very easily.’

‘Very serious, ambitious and very well prepared.’

‘The people and the collaboration with us is exceptional.’

‘They are perfect professionals with a special involvement in solving clients’ problems.’

‘Very professional and devoted team, working with promptness and always available when needed. I like their ability to deal with specialized areas, such as medical law, in litigation, criminal cases and disciplinary investigations. Also, the team is able to handle very sensitive and extended areas, as I successfully involved them in a variety of legal procedures. The combined expertise of the litigation team and of their colleagues from other firm departments make it a very big plus for the good outcomes.’

‘In litigation, I am working, on a daily basis with Lucian Bondoc, Viorel Dinu and Razvan Agarici. They are all easy to work with people, who deeply understand the intricacies of my legal concerns and always have an answer and an action ready to take. I really like their ability to go through the legal land and their experience is clear and outstanding. Highly recommended team.’

‘Provide deep legal analysis, dedicated, focus on obtaining good results, good understanding of the business impact of the matters analyzed and appropriate adaptation of the legal opinion to respond to business needs and minimize any negative impact.’

‘The team led by counsel Simona Neagu has extensive knowledge and experience in international and domestic construction arbitrations, being a trustworthy and reliable partner in any case involving construction contracts. The team benefits from their network knowledge and coverage, bringing valuable strategic advice and assistance in any dispute, particularly in difficult cases. They are extremely thorough in preparing their case, building it around a rich and diverse international experience in arbitration. We were particularly impressed by their capability to identify viable/helpful solutions. They leave nothing to chance, scrutinize all aspects of the case, anticipating the counterparty main arguments and reactions.’

‘Counsel Simona Neagu is an insightful and thorough strategist, that makes things seem clear and easy to understand. Associate Alexandru Viespe is a talented and disciplined lawyer, whose work gives us confidence and predictability.’

‘Team players, business oriented, high standard of professionalism.’

‘Highly professional and notable widespread geographic footprint. Down to earth and focused on speaking the client’s language. Attentive at Chinese walls.’

‘Horia Draghici – highly skilled and business oriented lawyer, very good organization and planning of the team focusing on business needs, and overall a lawyer with a human touch. Anna Morogai – very good in meeting client’s expectations. Alexandra Voinia – very good, quick learner of business needs, very promising professional. Tatiana Casapciuc – very good, attentive and focused on client’s needs’

‘The team is perfectly aligned together, they share information as needed during our discussions, calls, meetings. We had never any issue with deadline, everything was perfectly aligned and communicated in advance for final approval. Very flexible team.’

‘They are very committed, flexible, hard working, get full understanding of not only legal but business point of view.’

‘Very efficient handling of a variety of court cases. The team is very experienced in litigation matters, especially knows Romanian court practices very well and works very well without needing a lot of guidance.’

‘Horia Draghici (partner) and Andrei Cristescu (senior associate) are both very experienced litigators. They provide excellent, hands-on advice in litigation matters and handle cases very efficiently.’

‘The team is well organized and provides with focused and practical legal advice, outlining a good degree of collaboration and useful insights into local legal knowledge.’

‘Horia Draghici – CMS Bucharest Dispute Resolution Partner: well organized and very practical attorney, deeply dedicated to client needs.’

‘Very professional and committed team.’

‘Deep knowledge and great engagement from partner Horia Draghici and associate Anna Morogai.’

‘An excellent team with perfect knowledge on pharmaceutical matters, especially tax related matters (pricing; reimbursement; clawbacks; etc).’

‘Our main points of contact are Alina Lacatus (competition law; pricing, reimbursement and regulatory matters), Tudor Nedelea (tax matters) and Daniela Bistrae (on litigation matters).’

‘The DLA team is very strong in industry knowledge and legal practices.’

‘Highly responsive, smart and genuinely hard working – they are there when you need them.’

‘George Trantea: George is the most pragmatic lawyer I have ever come across. He is there for you 110% and it feels like he is actually part of your team – almost like an employee. He has great communication skills and is quick in finding suitable solutions for complex issues. Loredana Cristea: similar to George, Loredana is responsive and pragmatic – no nonsense and very smart. She is highly engaged with the client and feels like part of the team. Iulia Dobre: she helps George and Loredana out with a lot of document drafting – no errors and clean work. She is also highly engaged.’

‘Ability to grasp the specific of our business and to factor in the relevant proactive in the advice – priceless. I found the mix of communication channels (newsletter – very innovative, phone, video) really effective and out of the box in terms of covering our needs.’

‘Assertive and accountable, sustainable resolutions achieved in the moment with the individual lawyers contribution (in spite of the fact that the briefing was made at short notice/with wealth of information)’

‘The dispute resolution team is made up of professionals who do not only display excellent legal knowledge and understanding of the legal setting for both local and international disputes, but who are also outstanding in their detail orientation and client focus approach. Both technical and creative, the team is uniquely built as very diligent, timely, flexible and eager to provide the client with the best solution available which most importantly suits its needs.’

‘The mix between technical and creative I believe it to be the innovation in the firm’s dispute resolution practice, and it’s this characteristic which makes it to stand out from all other firms. Also, regarding technological improvements, I believe that the firm is very up to date and interested to keep up with any technological improvements that could enhance the legal work, such as testing a series of innovative software tools which are available for law firms.’

‘The law firm is a real business partner, having flexible lawyers with great business understanding and proactive advice. The law firm differentiate from others through great collaboration with in-house lawyers.’

‘Razvan Ionescu is the partner supporting our Company in litigations. He always adapts his advice to the real needs and the  situation in the organization, understanding always all the details behind the court cases and keeping a continuous and opened communication with the business teams.’

‘Very competent, responsive and well structured team, providing top notch litigation advice in high stakes, complex insolvency cases.’

‘Associate Alin Grapa is brilliant and great to work with, definetely a “watch for” material.  Alex Birsan is experienced and calm lawyer who brings perspective, a must have on your side in Romania.’

‘Relatively small and agile practice. Very flexible and responsive when it comes to admin matters. Proposing fair level of fees and keeping up to the agreed ones.’

‘Adrian Cristea – pragmatic and experienced lawyer with very good knowledge of local environment, processes and rules (both written and non-written). Able to explain available options and give recommendation reflecting client’s circumstances. I have been working with him on 3 tax litigation cases.’

‘Kinstellar in Romania is a very strong player when it comes to litigations. The team has an impressive background in terms of clients they have assisted on similar cases, and a fully dedicated team. Excellent quality of work, always trying to find the right protective solutions for the client, highly responsive and always reliable. Kinstellar in Romania is well equipped to handle complex cases on an extended period of time; they have good matter management system, transparent and flexible financial arrangements and are the partner you need for your matters on the local market.’

‘We appreciated the whole team for its strong commitment to our cases, deep involvement, hard and efficient work and 24/7 availability. They delivered the best solutions always on a timely basis. Our key contact has been Remus Codreanu, a highly professional lawyer with solid and broad experience in the field, deep and efficient understanding of our cases, knowledge of relevant strategies, fully committed to serving our needs and having managed to implement proper strategies for wining our complex and sensitive cases.’

‘Kinstellar’s team was creative, persistent, and always thinking of ways to advance our client’s position.’

‘Remus Codreanu was great to work with. He was highly responsive and took charge of the matter.

‘Wealth of experience and client-friendly, technical advice.’

‘Remus Codreanu has outstanding experience and I particularly like his calm and balanced behavior.’

‘Many experts in many fields and good at making the documentation.’

‘Good professionals and always ready to support’

‘The team is very attentive to all details and plans strategies for all contingencies and possibilities. They think ahead until the end of the process and beyond, always planning for all future possibilities. They can keep in mind a lot of details of fact and handle very complex problems, with a lot of technicalities. They also very realistically evaluate all sides of a problem and can determine which arguments are viable and should be pursued and which should be set aside.’

‘We have worked directly with Paul Buta, who has provided us with very good analysis of the case and has created a very detailed and complete strategy for the whole proceedings. He can bring a lot to the table: academic credentials, a scientific and up-to-date knowledge of the legal arguments and of the particulars of the market, a business-oriented mind, attention to detail and a flair for long-term strategies.’

‘Musat’s dispute resolution team is one of the strongest on the market, both in terms of quality of the advice and in terms of territorial coverage. This was important to us since we have engaged them for our more complex litigations which take place in different cities across the country. We trust them with the most complex matters we are faced with because we have seen them handle all kinds of complicated issues of law (be it Romanian law, European law or matters which needed to also be assessed under international law). They have continually provided excellent advice, have engaged with us to come up with detailed strategies and have delivered good results in a challenging environment. The responsible lawyers can be easily reached anytime either by calls, video calls, e-mails etc. and they have responded fast and to the point. What sets them apart is their approach, unique among the law firms on the market, to look into every detail and from every perspective, which is what you want from your lawyers when the stakes are high.’

‘Cosmin Libotean (Partner), has been involved in almost all our litigation matters and we are very pleased with his dedication and availability but also with his pragmatic analysis helped by his vast experience with courts all over Romania. He is a most reliable and trustworthy companion on our journeys into litigation. We also work with Paul Buta (Partner) who is best suited from highly complex matters. His attention to detail and master chess-like planning allows detailed strategies to be developed from the beginning so nothing can catch him off-guard. Never sweetens the pill but you know from the start what are the realistic expectations and can plan accordingly.’

‘The RTPR team was flexible and adjusted to our needs – with competence in different legal fields. The team was also extended for specific events. The disputes were smoothly resolved.’

‘We had a very good communication with all the team members. They were very involved and accurate in their advice.’

‘In a few words: each problem, one solution: RTPR.’

‘Good communication skills, analytical skills, research skills, people skills, perseverance, creativity.’

‘RTPR’s dispute resolution team features high quality and extremely experienced lawyers in different areas of civil, commercial, tax, competition and restructuring/insolvency law. The difference they make is stemming from their personal touch, including an outstanding customer care experience and astute technical knowledge. One can safely compare them with a brain surgery team, ready to act in the direst and most complex conditions.’

‘Alexandru Stanoiu, Counsel, stands out for customer experience, care and legal maturity, as well as for team leadership and strategic depth.’

‘RTPR’s tax litigation team is a highly specialized and very prompt one. They have assisted in a very complex and innovative case, where the case-law is practically non-existent, bringing added value and answers to a novel situation. They master both the technical part of the assistance and the client relationship, being customer oriented.’

‘Alexandru Stanoiu, Counsel, head of tax litigation practice, has a wealth of experience in tax procedural law, having a strategic depth and intuition in the battles against tax inspectors and in front of the courts’

‘I have collaborated with the lawyers from the dispute resolution practice of Wolf Theiss Bucharest for several years cooperating on disputes where tax advice was required in order to support the defence or on other collateral aspects. The collaboration with the lawyers was always efficient and I have admired the professionalism of the lawyers, their level of knowledge and their understanding of the matters and the practical approach for each case managed by the team. I have also noted that the communication with the lawyers in Wolf Theiss Bucharest remained efficient even during the pandemic times, as the law firm implemented all the required systems in order for the lawyers to be able to conduct their usual activity and communication with the clients, even during restrictions and lockdowns.’

‘Specifically I have worked with Ligia Cecilia Popescu, who is the head of the Dispute Resolution practice in Bucharest and with Andreea Zvac, Counsel, who is involved in all the tax disputes managed by this practice but also in other disputes where tax advice was requested. Both of them are highly skilled dispute resolution lawyers and their advice is appreciated by the clients. Our communication is direct and not formalistic which makes it easier to understand the requirements of the clients and provide a practical advice. I have appreciated the way in which they have been able to coordinate a complex and high value matter, involving disputes, enforcement proceedings but also tax issues.’

‘Very responsive and thoughtful litigation management, in a firm very user-friendly for US and Western European clients. Strong associate strength as well. The firm is well organized with lawyers, staff and technology, and integrates well with other firms in other countries working on the same matter.’

‘Strong support from Bryan Jardine, an American lawyer with extensive US big-firm experience before taking over management of Wolf Theiss in Bucharest, and equally strong support from litigation partner Ligia Popescu who is an expert guide to the local legal system.’

‘They are very well prepared and give pro active support. Real time, quick and very flexible assistance. Very client oriented, capable to understand the specificity of each case in the context of the business. ’

‘Pro activity, flexibility & customer orientation. Problem solver by delivering clear solutions ’

‘Always available and never afraid to admit they do not know, but will check and revert asap.’

‘The team at bpv GRIGORESCU STEFANICA continually provides us with expert, tailor-made legal advice. We especially value the high level of professionalism and engagement they show in their work, irregardless of the complexity of the task. They work efficiently as a team and make use of their exceptional local law expertise to support us in a wide variety of legal issues. Over the past 6 years of working with the law firm, we’ve never received anything less than outstanding. ’

‘All members of the bpv GRIGORESCU STEFANICA team are highly skilled, legal professionals, who are able to work both independently and as part of a team. Each team member has a great knowledge of Romanian and EU law regulations and is ready to provide support even under pressure of tight deadlines. ’

‘The legal team is very experienced, including in commercial and regulatory matters and their application to the aviation industry. They are very professional, with a very good understanding of local laws and business environment and are able to provide commercial solutions in addition to a very detailed, thorough and clear legal advice.’

‘Peter Buzescu leads his team by example, is very knowledgeable, takes initiative to advance matters within the scope of his instructions, performs well under tight deadlines and is always within reach, as expected. This reflects in the high quality of the advice we are then able to deliver to our international clients. For these reasons, he comes highly recommended for anyone seeking local advice.’

‘We haven’t found any law firm as professional as theirs. Our collaboration was beyond perfect, couldn’t ask for more. Anytime we will return to their services, we were very satisfied by their personnel and professionalism.’

‘Very effective for patent and regulatory litigation on pharmaceuticals.’

‘The firm is perfect to be entrusted with complex cases, which require a multidisciplinary approach, as it can bring both integrated and specific solutions, with the highest degree of professionalism.’

‘Dan Dascalu is one of the most prominent litigators, as he combines an extensive expertise in tax practice with the excellency of a great academic background and with the best qualities a good orator may hold.’

‘They are always available and they react quickly; in the telecom business, things happen very fast, so we need someone which is able to keep the pace. And they are.’

‘They find solutions, as simple as that.’

‘Real professionals, good knowledge and adapted to the market.’

‘Proactive attitude.’

‘The practice is unique because they are working like a chain, they linked areas of practice and they are transforming what seems to be hard and difficult in non difficult matters.’

‘Hard work, and high professional knowledge: Tiberiu Csaki and Andrei Orbesteanu.’

‘One of the good things about dealing with Popescu & Asociatii is that the team is always available, and all tasks are delivered promptly.’

‘Popescu & Asociatii lawyers have good legal knowledge and they handle brilliantly all litigation matters.’

‘We very much appreciated the performance of Octavian Popescu and Adrian Chirvase.’

‘Popescu & Asociatii has a very experienced practice. It draws on a wealth of experience to provide relevant advice in specific circumstances. What stands out is that they won’t just give you a black letter response. They will understand what you’re trying to achieve and will help you achieve it rather than just telling you what the regulations say. The team comprises vastly experienced lawyers who provide multiple scenarios for issues faced and are able to break down complicated matters into an understandable process for us. They demonstrate solid knowledge and experience in construction-related matters, as well as a comprehensive understanding of construction operations.’

‘Lawyers have a first-rate legal mind, but what sets them apart from other external legal advisers we know is the commercial understanding of the industries in which they practice. Octavian maintains a powerful reputation in the market, and we really appreciate his heavyweights in the industry. He is a reliable person and lawyer, a very experienced counsel in dispute resolution and one of the best in the industry. Loredana Popescu is a very reliable lawyer. If we have any questions, we always go back to her, because she is not afraid of taking on the difficult points of the client. She is balanced in her legal opinions/views, sharp and mindful of the negotiation dynamics and someone we can trust to get the work done. We really appreciate Loredana’s ability to give cutting-edge and value-added insights throughout the process, and we get the comfort that our lawyer is really working for our benefit. Adrian Chirvase has strong technical knowledge. He can see how companies can best use the pieces of the puzzle to get workable solutions for business. He knows what we want legally and commercially, and the turnaround times are quick, and he ensures that our objectives are met and remain protected.’

‘Constantin Branzan is one of the longstanding advisors in Romania in terms of intricate dispute resolution cases. He brings a wealth of experience in the field, knowing the right persons to talk to, the regulations and procedures of local authorities and courts, being able to solve every legal or business matter we may have or may arise. He gained our praise for his availability, dedication, and involvement in everything we entrusted him. Dana Bivol is the problem solver partner in dispute resolution at Popescu & Asociatii law firm. She brings over 10 years of experience’ value for the team and has an outstanding ability to find resolutions where others are seeing problems, and closed doors. She is a first-class finder: solutions, precedents, exceptions, everything you need to obtain the good outcome you need for your business. .’

‘Iuliana Bidalache possesses excellent analytical and reasoning skills, is orally articulate, has sound judgement and is creative in resolving insolvency disputes. A smart and committed lawyer with great commercial acumen and advocacy skills.’

‘The team is absolutely fully involved when the company’s request is urgent and needs the expertise of this lawyer team. They respect the deadline that is requested and always make the necessary follow-up.’

‘Every member of this team stands out in different scenarios that we request help for. Their best quality is delivering within the deadline, giving advice on how to make the final and best decision.’

‘Reff & Associates (part of Deloitte Legal) has a clear multidisciplinary approach. They have a large and experienced litigation practice, that benefits from the support and close collaboration of other departments from their law firm or Deloitte. Despite their size (that allows for very diverse expertise being dedicated to one project), their approach is very personal – there is a single point of contact for each project – that interacts very closely and swiftly with our team, the partner involvement is considerable and the billing approach flexible (we could always discuss the fees and obtain adjustments). They seemed to be more focused on flexibility and on a commercial approach (they always tried to understand and discuss our business objectives and agree the legal services that are required in view of obtaining them). I would also note that they focus on the bigger picture and long-term strategy, rather than on details that are unlikely to make a difference.’

‘Mihnea Galgotiu-Sararu is the litigation partner in charge with our projects. He is experienced in both litigation aspects and settlement negotiations techniques, and his input is always focused on the long term strategy and our commercial objectives. He always tries to understand our needs and view, in order to select the legal options that helps us get where we want. Alina Stan, Managing Associate, is our main contact for the litigation department. We work with her almost on a daily basis and we trust her advice. She is very well prepared and experienced in litigation, responsive, diligent, hard-working and has a keen eye for details and a client – oriented approach. Andrei Burz-Pinzaru, the partner in charge with the financial department of the law firm, is also involved to design the high level strategy and approach.’

‘Reff & Associates has a strong Dispute Resolution practice. Their lawyers know very well the industries they serve and this is a key ingredient of our successful partnership. We are used to work with them in high-stake cases on which they always find a feasible commercial approach.’

‘Mihnea Glagotiu-Sararu, Alina Stan and Ana Glagotiu-Sararu are key lawyers with vast experience that brought us the finest results in our high-stake cases. Besides that, they are continuously preoccupied to modernize their profession and improve and innovate the relation between business environment and legal professionals.’

‘Young and experienced team, professionally prepared.’

‘Flexible and enthusiastic team.’

‘In-tune with technology, great knowledge of their field, ability to scale the teams as needed.’

‘The Schoenherr team has qualified staff that covers the entire range of legal specialties. It is important how they respond quickly to customer requests. I also consider that their professionalism is one of the decisive factors in choosing them as partners for various legal issues.’

‘I have known them for a long time and we have worked over the years on various projects together, so I speak from my own experience. We have always had a very objective and professional collaboration, in which we were advised step by step on various topics (business contracts, insolvencies, labor law, acquisitions, etc.).’

‘Close collaboration with the client.’

‘Attention to detail, persuasive communication, true passion for the job, excellent communication skills.’

‘The Schoenherr team put a lot of effort in our case in a very punctual manner, to assemble the data scattered over lots of years behind, in order to build up the case again. Their persistence, patience and methodical approach, is bringing results eventually.’

‘Damiele Iacona patience and persistence make the project fly further. Sebastian Gutiu’s commitment to the cause.’

‘Professionals with high skills, involving technology in their approach, facilitating the overall performance.’

‘Schoenherr  is one of the largest law firms in Romania. It is the local office of a CEE firm and has been in the market for quite a while. They are strong in transactional work, real estate, and are becoming a growing force in dispute resolution.’

‘I have known Sebastian Gutiu for many years. I respect him for his excellent leadership and lawyering. Sebastian runs Schoenherr’s real estate team and has a strong reputation in this sector. He also runs the firm’s dispute resolution team and is the force that drives it forward.’

‘Excellent team work.’

‘Very good professional experts.’

‘Everything went well, even though most interactions between us and VASS Lawyers were online or via phone. What I liked most, was the quality of their work and the detailed explanations they were offering. At the end of the day, what mattered most was the quality of their work and legal advice they offered.’

‘What makes individuals stand out is the quality of their work and the legal advice they are offering.’

‘Vass team is very well prepared and has all the time the answer to our questions/problems. They are well trained and all the time very aware of what is going on in the law world. Vass lawyers is unique because they are very compatible whit our thinking and they are very sincere and fair.’

‘They treat us like equals and where we don’t understand the legal terms they explain them to us in a very friendly and professional way.’

‘Experience is the huge of each team member.’

‘Iulia it is one of the best team leaders that I know. She has the capacity to organize all associates at any time of the day.’

‘Very professional team. It seams that they know everything about any situation we had. Great team.’

‘They create a good atmosphere with counterparts, leading to constructive solutions, are able to listen and apply a pragmatic, no-nonsense direct approach, and are highly skilled negotiators.’

‘In the many years I have been working with Vass Lawyers, they have always offered me an excellent legal representation. They distinguish themselves through an outstanding level of professionalism, integrity and expertise. Iulia Vass and her team are extremely efficient, prompt, insightful and have always proven to be an invaluable resource when it came to protecting my rights.’

‘All the members of the Vass Lawyers team are exceptional lawyers, intelligent, talented and extremely dedicated. Their knowledge of laws is unsurpassed, they have always gone the extra mile to help me and gotten results that exceeded my expectations. It was a pleasure to work with each individual and by far the best experience I have had in the dispute resolution area.’

‘Exceptional attention to detail, which helped us counter lots of hidden contract implications and several disputes, which were solved in the pre-litigation stage.’

‘Iulia Vass, Alexandra Mititelu, and Bianca Bello are great litigation lawyers and I trust them 100%. Their business insight and strategic advice helped us avoid costly disputes.’

‘We received quickly clear answers, complete and thorough to our requests in terms of public procurement legislation, being both a bidder and a contracting authority.’

‘Their professionalism, promptness, perseverance, coherence, reasoning, analytical ability, communication, creativity and integrity are the reasons for which we highly recommend VASS Lawyers to any company seeking for legal counselling. Public procurement and litigation is their main strength and we won with them many high profile and high value disputes against national authorities. Even during the lock down the team was always available, as it uses technology which allows real time communication and collaboration. The quality of the services provided was the same, which proved not only the smart use of technology, but also the strength of the team. The billing has been always transparent, as we always receive detailed information regarding the time worked.’

‘On public procurement and dispute resolution, we mostly worked with Iulia Vass, Alexandra Mititelu and Bianca Bello. Iulia is a remarkable strategist and Alexandra is a highly skilled litigator. What are the qualities of the lawyers of VASS Lawyers? Professionalism; Promptness;  Perseverance; Coherence, reasoning and analytical capacity; Communication;  Creativity; Ethics. These criteria should be evaluated by everyone when choosing to work with a law firm.’

‘Vernon|David is an outstanding professional law firm. We believe that they provide a distinctively high degree of quality and responsiveness that helped us to navigate change, seize opportunities and overcome legal challenges.’

‘The leader of the team was. Daniela David, who has more than 27 years of experience as lawyer. She is extraordinary from the point of view of technical skills. Also, she understands very well our business and her advice had a practical approach. We also got to work with Laura Popa (Irizea). She is very smart and reliable, always ready to assist. I have to say it was a great pleasure to work with the whole team.’

‘This is a very professional team. Mainly our needs are commercial in nature, but from time to time they vary and Vernon & David are able to accommodate.’

‘I appreciate confidentiality. In Romania this is an issue, as everybody discusses everything with somebody. Here I know my business stays private as it should be.’

‘The litigation team of Vernon|David is great. We have a very good communication and they find suitable solutions for our complex and sensitive cases.’

‘Daniela David is the best lawyer. We have a very good collaboration and her experience helps a lot. We have a solid client–attorney relationship with her. She is a great professional, with steady understanding of our business, provides us with quick and complex solutions to our legal issues. We also worked with Laura Irizea – a skilled lawyer.’

‘Reliable and highly professional team. All of them are proactive and pro client, always struggling to find good and convenient solutions for their clients.’

‘A real pleasure to collaborate with this team (Irina, Simona, Alexandra, all of them). There is no complaint I could make since our collaboration has started, more than five years ago. Their assets: professionalism, seriousness, communication, education, punctuality.’

‘After conducting business in Romania for over 15 years, I can clearly stand behind the following statements: 1) Vernon David is a practice with integrity.They never bent under pressure or low standards solutions. 2) Acting in a market like Romania, with corruption and power challenges, takes a solid spine and professionalism to stand tall and face it all. Our business was under tremendous pressure from unfair competitors and previous partners, and I have to admit that I was touched by the courage, endurance, and professionalism that Vernon David showed, in order to protect our rights, represent us until the finish line, and going bold without allowing any intimidation. 3) There are other great lawyers out there but Vernon David has human, empathic lawyers, with strong ethics and always aiming for improvement. 4) Their international expertise, with knowledge in the US market as well, helped me shape a great view and have them by my side all the way.’

‘Laura (Irizea) Popa is a warrior with amazing capabilities, knowledge, power to understand and zoom into the root of any issue. She resolved one of the most challenging litigation cases that big-time lawyers abandoned. I will always be grateful for working with Vernon David practice. They had a great impact on our business, me as a person, and my way of conducting business. Irina Parvulescu is the Iron Lady of the practice, always bold, with sharp purpose and ability to dive deep and get to the bottom of any issue. Charles Vernon is a One of a kind Leader with great expertise, negotiation tactics and bridge between different cultures. They will always respect themselves, the Law, their clients, and will keep themselves accountable. Respect, gratitude and comfort are how I will describe my feelings for Vernon David practice.’

‘The litigation team of Vernon|David is great. We have a very good communication with them and they reply quick to our requests. They are client oriented and provide us with the best legal solution. The law firm is one of our oldest and reliable partners.  Their expertise is impressive.’

‘Daniela David is the best lawyer. We have a long collaboration (more than 18 years) and a great relation client – attorney with her and the law firm. She is very professional, has a great understanding of our business and provides us with quick and complex solutions to our legal issues. We also worked with Irina Parvulescu who is a great lawyer.’

‘Excellent knowledge of substantial and procedural laws; Very extensive experience with Courts and Tax Authorities; multidisciplinary approach (legal, tax, transfer pricing, accounting).’

‘Mihai Nusca, Partner (Head of Litigation): exceptional knowledge of handling cases; proactive/ has the ability to foresee & prevent potential issues; effective communication with client; availability & direct involvement.’

‘The litigators at Ionescu & Sava represent us in several commercial, administrative and labor disputes and in each case we were impressed with their deep understanding of our business and objectives, their no-nonsense approach and efficient delivery.’

‘We have worked closely with partner Alina Nica, whose expertise in administrative and commercial disputes is truly outstanding. We have also been impressed with the comprehensive and precise advise received from senior partner George Ionescu.’

‘Professional teams with relevant expertise in the field.’

‘They keep a close eye on trends and developments, which enables them to provide high quality legal advice that is straight to the point.’

‘Considering the experience I have accumulated during over years of collaboration with the dispute resolution team of Ionescu & Sava, I can say that its practice is unique in terms of communicating the strategy approached for each case in which it represents our company before the national courts, in the most diverse and complex dispute resolution matters. I have always noticed the solid legal knowledge of the lawyers who are part of the dispute resolution team, as well as their creativity to identify arguments in favor of our company and to prove them before the courts.’

‘In this section I cannot fail to mention the remarkable professional skills of Alina Neagu, a lawyer with a long experience in the field of commercial, civil and employment litigation. My trust in Alina has been strengthened over time, she always manages to provide us with legal assistance and representation in disputes in which our company is involved. The promptness with which Alina responds to our requests and her capacities for analysis, synthesis and legal research always brings my appreciation, as well as of the judges before whom she supports our cases. I can confidently recommend Alina Neagu to anyone who wants to have almost a dedicated lawyer with a rich professional experience. At the same time, Radu Ionescu is a reliable partner for our company, his legal and business knowledge being for many years an important resource for the daily activity of our company, especially in terms of representation in complex cases, both commercial and and labor law.’

‘Working closely for many years with the Ionescu si Sava dispute resolution team, I believe that potential clients should know that the team is very dedicated to its clients and the projects in which it is involved, the level of theoretical and practical expertise of the team being at the highest professional standards. .’

‘Usually, in dispute resolution matters, our company works closely with Alina Neagu, partner of Ionescu si Sava who coordinates the dispute resolution team and the employment team, and with Radu Ionescu, managing partner who coordinates the entire activity of the of Ionescu si Sava and manages the most complex court cases in which our company is involved. In the case of both mentioned lawyers, I appreciate their professional and business knowledge, the seriousness with which they treat the projects in which they are involved and the strategies they approach in order to successfully represent our company before the national courts. At the same time, Ionescu si Sava’s dispute resolution team has several lawyers who, although young, have high legal knowledge and make remarkable efforts to identify strong legal arguments that the courts confirm through the judgments they pronounce. Among these lawyers I can confidently mention the following: Alexandru Tache, lawyer who represents our company in commercial and employment law disputes, Traian Pasca a lawyer dedicated to his work and commercial and employment law litigation, as well as Mihai Rad, a lawyer with a sharp mind that brought value to our company in complex commercial disputes.’

‘Highly professional, customer oriented with deep knowledge of the subjects.’

‘KPMG Legal provides specific, tailored legal advice and representation with respect to all matters regarding disputes. The company is delivering a unique style of assistance, with competitive and strong academic backgrounds for its lawyers, quality of their services, responsiveness and high levels of professionalism. As a firm and team, they are very diligent, their focus in undeniable and we are very pleased with the results they are delivering on every matter we have worked on. Communication with everyone in their team is easy, on point, and they always come up with straight-forward and reliable solutions.’

‘We are working with Vlad Peligrad, Head of Dispute Resolution practice, who is a very good professional, with unparalleled practice knowledge and amazing background. He combines his legal knowledge with business understanding so that every matter reaches the best tailored legal solution. His portfolio includes very diverse and innovative matters, which has resulted in him being the perfect legal advisor for us when it comes to disputes and representation before Court. Also, of great help for us has been Oana Caloian, Senior Managing Associate, a litigation practitioner with impeccable reputation who has always been there for us with practical solutions and great wins. A lot of strong points have convinced us that KPMG Legal is the law firm with the right mix of lawyers for us, and here, I will mention their competitiveness, responsiveness, practical and academic experience, their success rate in finalized and winning important matters have convinced us that they are a clear choice when it comes to all legal aspects. It is very important for any company to have a competent and reliable partner for legal services, I would even say that a great legal firm it will make the difference and it would be noticeable for its client on the market if they are delivering great services and assistance and so, we are very fixated on having the best legal advice possible.’

‘A very professional team with high experience and full vision for the customer prospects, very dedicated to offer best solutions for the customer.’

‘Detailed and broad approach for the cases, acceptance to work openly with the customer for finding the best solutions.’

‘Good knowledge of the Romanian market. Good relations with local authorities. Good coverage of the local issues and enough personnel to cover the extra-problems.’

‘They are very good professionals and our relations with them have developed throughout a vast range of problems and issues related to the local market. Overall, excellent results and a very good co-operation.’

‘Very satisfied with work of  Mihail Macovei.’

‘A well-established team, with specialists in various fields.’

‘Excellent legal training and perseverance.’

‘They know very well our company and our particularities. Can communicate directly in German with our management.’

‘The profound knowledge of Romanian law is a matter of fact for us. Stalfort is our first choice because the firm has several lawyers who speak excellent German and English. They also know our business and our needs and proactively inform us about changes in the legal situation in Romania. Our Romanian team is always happy to turn to Stalfort, because they receive comprehensive and targeted information.’

‘Our main partners at Stalfort – Christian Weident and Mihail Macovei – both speak perfect German and have known us long and well, so they have always been able to find the best solutions for us and give us valuable advice.’

‘STALFORT Legal. Tax. Audit. has a great team of professionals that always puts their clients best interest above all – a client oriented law firm. This also applies to their “administrative” team. Another fact we really appreciate is their flexibility and knowledge/know how to the cases on a numerous type of situations. A trustworthy and dedicated team.’

‘The lawyers at STALFORT Legal. Tax. Audit. are great professionals. Both Christian Weident and Mihail Macovei are dedicated professionals.’