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‘Simion & Baciu provide advice with a uniquely high level of knowledge in the gaming sector, high responsiveness rate and great attention to detail. Their advice is highly practical and they pro-actively offer solutions to complex problems. I believe their level of knowledge and experience in the global Gaming sector and its common practice is above any other firms in Romania. ’

‘Very experienced team in the field of gambling. All the time updated with the newest changes. They are working with different types of operators and have experience in both land based and online operations.’

‘This firm provides expert advice not only from the legal and regulatory perspective, but also from a business and practical approach. Furthermore, both Ana Maria Baciu and Cosmina Simion are undisputed experts in their subject areas.’

‘They go out of their way to ensure that the advice given is satisfactory and also follow up on all matters to safeguard your business and operations. Furthermore, as already stated, the partners are subject matter experts and usually have answers ready for you straightaway, given their exposure to the industries they advise. Furthermore, their billing is fair and not excessive, making them a true asset to the company.’

‘Deep local industry knowledge and understanding, coupled with a very personal level of engagement. ’

‘By far the most valuable trait is the team’s personal level of understanding, passion, pragmatism and engagement. ’

‘Simion & Baciu’s close relationship with the National Gambling Office, and thorough understanding of the legal requirements relating to online gambling testing and certification, has ensured that our business has been able to comfortably meet the relevant legal requirements for us to be authorised to conduct our activities in Romania.’

‘Another impressive quality of this firm is the response time. We deal with over a dozen law firms in various European jurisdictions, and none of these match the response times displayed by Simion & Baciu.’

‘Cosmina Simion is an extremely pleasant person to deal with, responds almost immediately to emails, and proactively finds solutions to problems. Billing always appears reasonable, and good value.’

‘Ana Maria Baciu – she is very knowledgeable on the subject, well connected and aware of how to balance business needs with legal realities. ’

‘Andrei Cosma provided services and communication on the highest level. Comparing to the competition, this law firm provided solution based on situation with a high level of response. ’

‘Their knowledge on the subject is second to none as well as their access to information. Furthermore they are very good communicators and their availability can be said to be 24/7. ’

‘Ana-Maria Baciu and Cosmina Simion are the go to gambling and IT lawyers in Romania. Both very experienced, success driven and extremely knowledgeable. The associate in their team that stands out is Andrei Cosma. ’

‘Proactive team. They constantly researching the industries and the law in an effort to constantly change and adapt to new developments and technologies, and make all efforts to be practical and realistic. ’

‘Simion & Baciu is a small team which delivers a personal service. We enjoy a wonderful relationship which is built on trust.’

‘Andrei Cosma and Cosmina Simion are super professional, attentive to the client needs and committed to find suitable solutions. They always respond in timely fashion and provide their advice clearly and pro-actively. ’

‘Very easy to work with, helpful, responsive and provide a very good service.’

‘Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii is the law firm you want to have by your side when you are cutting your way through the gambling industry which, let’s face it, can sometimes be ambiguous and uncertain when it comes to legislative framework and operational do’s and don’ts. Highly experienced and knowledgeable, thorough, efficient and reliable comes to mind when one is talking about their gambling team. They are our first option when asked to recommend a super strong and experienced legal team to tackle the legal side (and not only) of the retail or online gambling operations one considers. ’

‘DLA Romania are  trusted and knowledgeable support for our Romanian facing business. Members of the team are very well connected and have an extensive pool of resource they can draw from and as such are invaluable to us. As an English speaking business we receive exceptional support in face to face client meetings and contract negotiations. ’

‘We operate in a fast paced market and, as such, often require immediate assistance or consultations at short notice. We receive that support from our partnership with DLA. Through Vadim Chirac and Daniela Calin, who tenaciously act on our behalf, we have received invaluable assistance which allows us to mitigate a changing landscape in terms of business and economic factors.’

‘We have worked with PNSA team for some years now and, given that in Romania the legal specialists in gambling industry are not so many, we could say that they are among the best legal teams on the market.’

‘First of all, they do understand our business and this is really important as gambling is so much different from a lot of other industries. Secondly, they are dedicated and problem solving lawyers, always imaginative and, in the same time, very precise as regards their advise. Compared to other lawyers we have worked with, they are also very efficient cost wise.’

‘Bogdan Stoica is the key person in PNSA on the gambling industry, no matter whether we are talking about affiliates business or pure gambling. He has an in-depth knowledge, not only on the local legal framework on gambling industry but also in other jurisdictions. He is accompanied by Claudia Salomia who is very good young lawyer.’