bpv Grigorescu Stefanica has a ‘commercial and efficient’ TMT practice which is widely recognised as a market leader. For technology-sector transactions, the firm’s ‘experience and specialist knowledge is invaluable‘. Clients come from all corners of the market, from technology end-users, through to venture capital funds, start-ups and established IT giants such as Google. The full service offering covers corporate M&A, finance, regulatory, IP and outsourcing support, and includes strong insights into major growth industries such as fintech. Founding partner Cătălin Grigorescu is ‘always available to provide quick and accurate advice’ and has ‘an impressive network of contacts in other jurisdictions in Europe‘.

Filip & Company fields an experienced TMT practice which is noted for being ‘highly efficient and swift in execution‘, while doing ‘an exceptional job‘ and always being ‘at the client’s disposal‘. The firm has a longstanding presence in the market, particularly in key areas such as telecoms and broadcasting, where its lead counsel role to the Romanian giant RCS & RDS is demonstrative of the firm’s full-service expertise in the area. This extends to the full range of industry concerns, including corporate and M&A matters, litigation, IP, data protection, regulatory advice and outsourcing. Other major clients include international film studios, and IT hardware, software and e-commerce companies. Clients are quick to praise ‘outstanding‘ practice head Alexandru Bîrsan and corporate specialist Olga Nita. Corporate finance expert Monica Statescu and disputes specialist Catalin Alexandru are also highly active in this space.

The ‘highly experienced and responsive team‘ at Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen is praised for its ‘industry knowledge of the telecoms sector‘, as well as its expertise in the privacy field. The multi-faceted practice has strong credentials for representing clients before the relevant regulatory bodies and also advising them on their internal compliance issues. In addition, the team has a strong track record in corporate M&A, dispute resolution and the full range of technology transactions, including IP licensing, outsourcing and software-as-a-service agreements. Adina Chilim-Dumitriu is especially experienced in regulatory matters, while Roxana Ionescu and Iurie Cojocaru are ‘simply the best‘ for data protection. Clients also commend managing associate and telecoms expert Alina Boureanu.

Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii is recognised by clients as ‘a top-class firm‘ with a ‘wide understanding of the media market‘. Leveraging the expertise of a full-service firm which fields experienced corporate finance, M&A, regulatory, IP and dispute resolution practitioners, the multidisciplinary team is able to handle the full range of related issues, including growing areas such as data privacy - where partner Ciprian Timofte has developed a niche - and technology outsourcing. Other lead partners include Cătălin Băiculescu, who is recognised by one client as ‘probably one of the best TMT lawyers in the country‘, and Vlad Cercel, who has over 20 years’ market experience spanning IT-related transactional and regulatory matters. Senior associate Florentina Petrisor is recommended for data privacy work.

Bondoc si Asociatii SCA haș established a stellar reputation in the IT and telecoms industry. The firm's notable client list spans several key sub-sectors, including social media, fintech and e-commerce, as well as broader industries such as biotechnology and media. In addition to industry service providers, the firm also assists end-users in strategic sectors such as energy and healthcare. The lead partners bring a broad range of skillsets to the table, with Monica Iancu particularly strong on commercial contracts, regulatory matters and data privacy issues linked to the media and telecoms sectors, while managing partner Lucian Bondoc focuses on complex software agreements, IP and M&A.

CMS fields an experienced practice which provides regular support to major technology and media companies; M&A and corporate finance forms a core part of the firm’s overall workload, though the team’s ongoing advice to start-ups and growth companies is also significant, with a host of day-to-day regulatory and transactional issues catered for, including data protection. The firm’s cradle-to-grave offering is best demonstrated through its pre-IPO advice to the Romanian cybersecurity company Bitdefender on its proposed New York IPO. Managing partner and CEE corporate head Horea Popescu leads the team, with strong support from recently-promoted regulatory specialist Cristina Popescu.

 

DLA Piper Dinu SCA is noted for its ‘tailored approach‘, and is particularly well regarded for its ability to provide advice to start-ups and venture capital funds, with interests across several key sub-sectors, including artificial intelligence and fintech, while also supporting established companies such as Vodafone in the telecoms sector. In addition to transactional, IP and day-to-day matters, the firm also has expertise in data privacy and other associated compliance and regulatory issues. The firm’s international network adds weight on cross-border transactions. Counsel Ana-Maria Andronic heads the IP, media and technology team, with competition head Livia Zamfiropol also very active in this space.

The well regarded TMT team at Kinstellar is ‘experienced, knowledgeable, and committed to getting the best results for clients‘. The group's ‘very creative‘ lawyers provide clients ranging from established technology and media companies, such as Hewlett Packard and Canal+, to major growth companies, including online learning platform Mondly, to leading private equity and venture capital funds with ‘a lot of innovative ideas‘. Domestic and cross-border M&A and corporate advice features prominently, though the firm also advises on day-today regulatory and data privacy issues. Highly regarded corporate practice head Zsuzsa Csiki leads the team.

Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii has extensive experience in the TMT field, with a strong selection of longstanding clients in the telecoms and technology sectors. High-end corporate support remains a major focus, with notable highlights including the firm’s advice to Orange Group on its post-acquisition integration of the controlling stake in fixed operator Telekom Romania Communications. The team also has a notable track record in negotiating contractual partnerships and regulatory matters, and often appears before the authorities. Lead partners include Ernest-Virgil Popovici, Bogdan C. Stoica, Silviu Stoica and Mihaela Ion.

RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA offers a broad spread of expertise to clients operating in the TMT sector. The full service practice incorporates everything from M&A, finance and capital markets, through to dispute resolution, IP, data protection and competition law; this includes related support on cloud services, data compliance audits, and licensing, technology transfer and distribution agreements. Clients include major end-users, investment funds, media companies, and software and technology start-ups. Key contacts include managing partner Costin Tărăcilă, who represents funds and corporates operating in the sector, and Mihai Ristici who assists several major technology and social media companies.

Wolf Theiss is singled out as a ‘a top choice for cross-border work‘, with clients benefiting from a strong domestic full service offering that works closely with the firm’s wider CEE network. The ‘pro-active‘ team has a ‘strong understanding of the local market‘, and is well versed in key areas affecting the TMT sector, including outsourcing, cloud computing, e-commerce, data protection, media, and wholesale and retail telecoms. The firm is particularly active in corporate transactional matters, but also has significant expertise in IP, data protection and regulatory issues, particularly since the recruitment of counsel and new TMT, IP and data protection head Flavius Florea from DLA Piper Dinu SCA in June 2022. Corporate expert Ileana Glodeanu  is another key contact.

Buzescu Ca assists leading domestic and international technology and software companies on a range of issues, including data protection, corporate, employment, IP and tax. The firm's client list spans end-users and major technology providers. The team includes founding partner Peter Buzescu, Adrian Tomescu and highly regarded associate Corina Papuzu.

Dentons is a firm of choice for ‘intricate and challenging matters‘, and its ‘cross-border capacity is indeed of paramount importance’ to clients. The firm has a dedicated venture technology practice led by Cristina Daianu, who ‘can reach a true trust-based, counselling-level relationship with key top-management executives’. Clients come from all corners of the market, including media, telecoms, e-commerce, fintech and gaming. Managing partner Perry Zizzi co-ordinates the wider TMT group, supported by senior associate Andrei Vartires, noted for his ‘amazing insight’. 

Eversheds Sutherland Romania is known for advising domestic and international companies on a range of transactions within the TMT space. Corporate advice to major telecoms companies, including Vodafone, has latterly featured prominently on the roster, demonstrating the firm’s capacity to handle large-scale M&A and company reorganisations. The team also assists technology suppliers and users with broader commercial issues, including outsourcing contracts and technology procurement agreements. Data protection, cybersecurity and other forms of internal compliance and regulatory matters are also key areas of work. Managing partner Mihai Guia has a strong track record in this area, as does corporate expert Alexandra Sulea.

TMT clients ‘totally recommend‘ GNP Guia Naghi & Partners, which is especially strong on regulatory issues and competition law. The firm also offers strong expertise in data protection and IP issues, as well as handling day-to-day commercial and corporate transactional support. The bulk of the firm’s clients are telecoms and technology providers, including start-ups and growth companies, but the team also assists end-users with related issues. Practice head Bianca Naghi is singled out as a ‘remarkable' advisor.

Musat & Asociatii fields a multidisciplinary TMT practice which advises on the full range of corporate, litigation and regulatory matters. Data protection and cybersecurity advice are significant sources of work, with the firm advising major technology service providers and end-users in these spaces. On the regulatory side, clients particularly appreciate the team’s ‘good connection with local authorities for precise answers to questions‘. Versatile deputy managing partner Iulian Popescu leads the team, which also benefits from the presence of several well regarded associates, including managing associate Ana Maria Abrudan. Clients also single out out the ‘always very kind and helpful‘ corporate specialist Andrei Ormenean.

Reff & Associates SCA has a strong focus on the TMT sector, advising clients across a broad spread of technology and telecoms issues. The team has a strong track record in the privacy, digital content, e-commerce, consumer protection and IP spaces. Recently, the firm has also advised on several high-profile software agreements and business digitisation projects, including some significant mandates in the financial services sector. Corporate head Georgiana Singurel leads the team, with support from managing associate Andreea Zaharia.

STOICA & Asociatii – Attorneys at Law has an experienced TMT practice which is firmly embedded with major industry clients operating in the telecoms and technology sectors. While it is best known for its dispute resolution capabilities, where it acts on a broad range of high-value civil, administrative and regulatory claims, the practice is also noted for its ability to handle ‘very different legal issues'. Key partners include Andreea Micu, who has a strong track record in competition issues; disputes expert Dan Rareş Răducanu; and IP specialist Dragoș Bogdan.

Clients strongly appreciate the ‘individual attention’ they receive from Voicu & Filipescu SCA, where the lawyers take a ‘strong, personal interest in their clients' concerns'. The firm represents a broad portfolio of clients operating in the telecoms and IT sectors, including consultancy and outsourcing companies, including Accenture and Capgemini. Advice ranges from interconnection and service agreements, through to regulatory compliance and M&A. The lead partners are Marta Elena Popa and Raluca Mihai; the latter is noted as ‘a creative problem solver and a trusted advisor‘.