The gambling practice at boutique firm Baciu Partners houses a team with 'expert knowledge' of a broad range of matters relevant to the sector. Clients include payment service providers, gaming platforms and land-based and online betting companies. Key areas of instruction for the group include licensing, regulatory and compliance matters, and related litigation. Ana-Maria Baciu has ‘exceptional knowledge in her field'; she co-heads the department with Andrei Cosma, who is sought after for his experience in handling regulatory matters relating to global online betting.
TMT: gambling law in Romania
Baciu Partners
Practice head(s):
Ana-Maria Baciu; Andrei Cosma
Testimonials
‘Highly effective professionals with deep knowledge of the gaming industry in Romania.’
‘Highly efficient, knowledgeable and work to the client’s needs, demands and timelines. They have delivered fully on everything we have asked of them.’
‘Client focused and always available. They are also easy to get on with, which makes doing business very easy and enjoyable. They are all highly knowledgeable.’
‘Ana-Maria Baciu holds the fort and manages a very prominent gambling practice in Romania. They are very responsive, have expert knowledge and are keeping up with the trends on the international scene.’
‘Ana-Maria definitely stands out as one of the leading lawyers for gambling in Romania.’
‘Andrei Cosma has been a true business partner locally. We have felt that we are in good hands in this new market.’
‘Baciu Partners’ team is a great one. For the years we collaborated with them we always found the perfect match of openness, rational and logical balance between legal and practical issues.’
‘Every member of the team is a great professional and we always get the support we need and beyond. They go the extra mile to guide us with empathy and adapted know-how. Special thanks to Ana Maria Baciu who is a great person and professional with exceptional knowledge in her field.’
Key clients
Flutter/Betfair
MaxBet Malta
Maxbet Romania
Promatic
New Gambling Solutions (Winner)
TechSpirit Espana (part of Dafabet)
Monterizo
Worldpay
Blureva
Brite
Push Gaming
Octoplay
3Oaks Gaming
GLI
Rubyplay
Gaming Innovation Group
Work highlights
- Advised Betfair on the process of obtaining a new gambling authorisation in Romania.
- Assisted Promatic with a successful application for a B2B software license in Romania.
- Represented Winner.ro before the National Audiovisual Council concerning gambling advertising on social media platforms.
WH Simion & Partners
WH Simion & Partners has 'a team of experienced lawyers who are absolutely dedicated to achieving the best results'. The group's 'expertise in gaming and gambling is extensive'; licensing, compliance, regulatory and enforcement matters are core areas of strength. The practice is also widely recognised for its solid track record in handling cases concerning the interpretation of gaming law legislation. Under the leadership of Cosmina Maria Simion, the group works closely with the Romanian National Gambling Office to assist international gambling operators, gaming companies, and service providers. Alina Tace is 'personable and knowledgeable', and Petrus Partene's workload includes data protection matters.
Practice head(s):
Cosmina Maria Simion
Other key lawyers:
Alina Tace; Petrus Partene
Testimonials
‘Great team of professionals who provide informed advice.’
‘WH Simion & Partners has a team of experts regarding gambling activities, regulations and laws in Romania. They provide 360-degree legal and regulatory advice to their customers.’
‘The lawyers and associates in the firm are always very responsive and polite, and can manage our group’s needs. I very much appreciate WH Simion & Partners’ engagement and high work ethic.’
Key clients
State Tech OU (ST8)
Entain/Sportingbet
Evoke plc (888)
Maxbet Group
Playtech
Microgaming (Prima Networks)
Evolution
Nuvei
Digitain
Balkanix
iGaming (Conzap)
e-Cogra
Inspired Gaming
Development MT Limited (Kajot)
Work highlights
- Assisted 888 with all day-to-day regulatory and legal matters concerning its operations on the Romanian market.
- Assisted Maxbet with an AML and GDPR audit on its land-based operations.
- Advised Balkanix on regulatory and legal matters concerning its local operations.
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen's gambling team, which is co-headed by Gabriela Cacerea and Ruxandra Bologa, has an excellent reputation for advising on a broad range of complex matters. The practice collaborates cross-departmentally with the firm's tax, IP and data protection groups to assist with compliance, licensing, and regulatory issues, as well as handling the enforcement and interpretation of gaming legislation. Clients include online betting operators and payment service providers. Mihai Fifoiu is a key contact for B2B providers in the gambling field.
Practice head(s):
Gabriela Cacerea; Ruxandra Bologa
Other key lawyers:
Mihai Fifoiu
Testimonials
‘They are very attentive and always provide us with their legal point of view in a professional manner whenever we need it.’
‘Clear, fast and effective communication.’
‘The team have always been happy to help, and they are understanding, kind and very professional.’
Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii
Led by Horia Ispas, the gambling team at Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii
has 'outstanding expertise' in acting for domestic and international gambling operators and software entities in a wide spectrum of matters. Ispas is well known for handling regulatory and compliance mandates. Sergiu Crețu stands out for his ‘impressive knowledge’ of gambling licensing matters.
Practice head(s):
Horia Ispas
Other key lawyers:
Sergiu Crețu
Testimonials
‘Integrated approach to clients’ issues.’
‘Customer-oriented and interested in solving the client’s problem.’
‘The team has outstanding expertise in gambling matters, and a perfect understanding of client needs and timelines.’
‘Sergiu Crețu is an expert – he has impressive knowledge of the gambling industry and regulations.’
‘The team have an in-depth knowledge of the gaming regulations in Romania. They are always able to assist with our requests for advice regarding the law and regulations in Romania and respond promptly to our requests for advice.’
‘The team we deal with have in-depth legal knowledge. We have been very pleased with the services they provide.’
Key clients
TSG Interactive Plc (PokerStars)
TSG Platforms Ltd
Amelco UK Ltd
Apco Systems Ltd
Kambi Malta Ltd
Pariplay Malta Ltd
Realistic Games Limited
BTB Betlab Holdings Ltd
Chargeads S.R.L.
Ibus Media Limited
Bet Live Studios S.R.L.
Work highlights
- Acting as counsel to PokerStars on a broad range of compliance and regulatory issues specific to the performance of online gambling in Romania.
- Assisting Booming Games Malta with all regulatory matters applicable to Romanian B2B gambling suppliers.