Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile

‘Efficient, professional.’

‘Responsiveness, efficiency.’

‘Schoenherr has absolutely exceptional knowledge of capital markets in Romania. Top of the market.’

‘They have a thorough understanding of the local regulatory landscape and are able to provide clients with essential practical information (such as local authorities’ view in respect of legal provisions). Furthermore, they understand their clients’ business and are able to provide useful and practical advice.’

‘Narcisa Oprea is a well-known legal practician and is the go-to person for anything related to capital markets. She has a very practical approach and her advice is always on-point and useful.’

‘Excellent services on short-notice. Flexible billing, good availability, powerful argumentation.’

‘Their counsellors know the practice and the regulations in force and can help you assess a situation very fast. Thanks to them, I can feel the market and make fast decisions while being comfortable with the legal risk assessment. Special note for Narcisa Oprea, a long-standing collaborator of our firm and an indirect contributor to our success. The resilience she has demonstrated, her ability to navigate one of the most complex areas of law, and her pragmatic understanding of market needs are strengths that make Narcisa omnipresent, while her opinions tend to stand as a benchmark for local practices.’

‘Schoenherr și Asociații SCA, the Romanian office of the international law firm Schoenherr, has a powerful corporate and M&A practice in the local business law market. They have recently advised us on a landmark deal in the country. The firm’s internationality is visible in everything they do, and compared to their purely local competitors the firm’s M&A lawyers are clearly more experienced in leading complex cross-border matters.’

‘Markus Piuk is a very experienced cross-border M&A lawyer. He leads many of Schoenherr’s major transactions that involve a multi-jurisdictional angle, as well as high-stake domestic M&A deals. Markus is proactive in anticipating where your project would go next, commercially aware, business oriented and driven to get the best possible outcome for his clients.’

‘The team are responsive, efficient and commercial. They also write clear and concise advice.’

‘Mădălina Neagu is excellent. She supervises her team well and attends all important calls. She also stays on top of her fee estimates and gives warning if something unexpected occurs.’

‘They have strong expertise in M&A transactions and understand the key issues to be considered when negotiating share purchase agreements and shareholder agreements. The written and spoken English is of a higher quality than I have experienced in several other firms in Romania.’

‘Mădălina Neagu is the partner there who has assisted me on M&A transactions in Romania. US clients have been impressed by her M&A expertise, responsiveness and ability to give commercially-focused advice on transactions. They have relied on her to attend meetings with them to negotiate with some very challenging counterparties. She remains calm and does not seem to be phased by any aggressive stances taken by the counter-parties. Her English is excellent.’

‘Mădălina Neagu has a very good understanding of commercial issues, in addition to the technical legal ones.’

‘In a relatively young legal market, Schoenherr is one of the longest-standing law firms and definitely one of the first international players to enter the market, in the mid-90s. The firm is best known for its transactional capabilities, covering both local and cross-border projects. They have a large team advising on M&A, with good bench-depth and some of the most experienced partners in the market.’

‘We have seen Schoenherr Romania in several competition projects lately, all involving local law, mostly referring to merger clearance and compliance matters. They have strong reputation in competition matters. They provide concise advice, are flexible and attentive. What makes them stand out is their client focus and practical and comprehensible advice.’

‘The competition team’s strength lies with Georgiana Badescu, who has a great deal of experience in antitrust matters.’

‘Cristiana Manea is extremely knowledgeable and provides high-quality competition advice. The concise advise and practical view of each project is what we valued most.’

‘Georgiana Badescu is very responsive, provides hands-on advice and has the right contacts at the authority.’

‘Availability, responsiveness always ready to help, including extra miles highly professionals with good knowledge of the topic and well connected into the industry and with competent authorities and bodies.’

‘Schoenherr competition team is one of the best in Romania. They cover all antitrust matters for us and are able to hear our concerns, understand our business and our needs, explain risks in an easy-to-understand language and turn around with workable and practical solutions.’

‘Georgiana Badescu stands out not only for her breadth of expertise but even more for her first-rate soft skills when dealing with sensitive matters. More senior lawyers, especially Cristiana Manea, are also extremely knowledgeable of Romanian and EU practice. We enjoy working with the entire team.’

‘Georgiana Badescu: deep understanding of the legal framework combined with business acumen; her advise always takes into account all the factors that may influence a particular situation.’

‘Their teamwork is cohesive, swift and reliable.’

‘The Schoenherr Romania real estate team is outstanding and very well prepared. The team has been collaborating with us for a long time, and it is essential for us to have a real estate advisor with experience in managing high volume projects. Schoenherr is that advisor and we were pleased with their advice.’

‘Schoenherr’s lawyers stand out for their seriousness and dedication. They always deliver projects on time. Oana Grecu is a dedicated lawyer and a remarkable person. She is a competent real estate lawyer, very attentive and efficient. The projects we carried out together were a success.’

‘This law firm stands out due to its extensive expertise and innovative approach. The team is known for its strengths in various legal fields, providing tailored and efficient solutions.’

‘The individuals I work with stand out due to their exceptional expertise, dedication, and innovative thinking. They differentiate themselves from competitors through their commitment to client success and their ability to provide creative solutions to complex legal issues. I particularly value their professionalism, collaborative spirit, and strong communication skills.’

‘Schoenherr is well established as a major player in the local real estate and construction industry. The team covers all aspects related to the acquisition, development and construction, ownership and management of real estate assets. One of the firm’s strongholds is advising companies with large asset portfolios (e.g. in oil & gas, retail, manufacturing, agribusiness, forestry) on the full range of real estate and environmental law matters.’

‘Oana Grecu is a pre-eminent real estate and environmental law expert, with a remarkable ability to guide clients through both routine legal matters and complex transactions. In real estate transactions, Oana offers strategic, forward-thinking advice in high-stakes situations, delivering legally sound and commercially savvy solutions. In large-volume projects involving repetitive working structures, she is an excellent project manager and lead partner.’

‘Schoenherr’s real estate practice is led by their excellent managing partner Sebastian Guțiu, a well-known Romanian lawyer with strong cross-border experience in CEE.’

‘We appreciate their service and professionalism.’

‘Always available and ready to help us as a lender even when there is a difficult transaction and/or difficult negotiations with the borrower as a counterparty. Deep knowledge of Romanian legal market specifics, particularly on the matters regarding solar PV financing transactions. Firm is eager to recommend on deal structure improvements and additional legal protections.’

‘Adina Damaschin from Romanian office is an excellent example of a very committed and highly professional individual, who can be easily recommended to anyone who is planning business in Romania.’

‘I appreciate the involvement of the Schoenherr team of professionals and mainly the fact that they are united and dedicated in achieving the final goal of the client.’

‘A plus for Schoenherr team’s member is each one’s openness to human interaction and especially the fact that every time they try to find a suitable solution for the client.’

‘Exceptional knowledge of the market and excellent legal advice.’

‘Outstanding performance during the process and highly knowledgeable professionals.’

‘Adina Damaschin proved to be one of the best lawyers I have worked with. Hard-working person, with an impressive knowledge and very good negotiation skills.’

‘Strong business acumen.’

‘Outstanding legal advices and practices for employment law (Mara Moga-Paler, Alexandra Paduraru, etc.)’

‘I have worked with Schoenherr – and in particular with Mara Moga-Paler – on multiple occasions in cases with cross-border elements. It was always a great pleasure working with them; they are quick and both practical and strategic in their advice.’

‘Mara Moga-Paler is a standout practitioner.’

‘Schoenherr is absolutely reliable. The team is knowledgeable, dedicated to the client and ready to go through hurdles.’

‘Monica Cojocaru’s no-nonsense approach and pragmatism are much appreciated.’

‘Vlad Cordea is an extremely dedicated professional, with the highest comprehension of M&A, energy, transactions, administrative law. He is destined for a bright future.’

‘Schoenherr is recognized in the Romanian market for its outstanding energy practice. With a particular focus on renewables, the team provides expert advice across a broad spectrum of legal matters, often spearheading innovative projects. Their exceptional legal expertise is further enhanced by an excellent commercial understanding of the sector.’

‘Monica Cojocaru is an experienced lawyer with a strategic understanding of the energy sector. She brings a business-oriented and solution-focused mindset and stays well-informed of the trends shaping the energy transition.’

‘Vlad Cordea is a standout lawyer in the PPA space, attentive to detail and with a deep technical knowledge of the sector. Working with Vlad, clients can expect tailored solutions that address both the legal and technical aspects of each project, delivered with a highly client-focused approach.’

‘Without a doubt, Schoenherr has one of the leading energy teams in the Romanian legal market. They excel in renewable energy sector transactions, regulatory matters, project development, and financing. The firm has built a strong practice advising on PPAs, being one of the few law firms in Romania covering this niche.’

‘I have worked with several Romanian energy lawyers, and I can confidently say that Monica Cojocaru is one of the best in the market. Monica is not only knowledgeable and commercially aware, but she also has a keen understanding of the renewables sector. She is highly experienced in leading large-scale transactions involving green assets, and her cross-border expertise is a significant advantage, elevating local transactions to a higher level.’

‘They respond very promptly.’

‘They are professionals with vast experience in the field.’

‘High level of expertise and high availability and commitment of lawyers, taking the initiative and looking for solutions.’

‘Valeria Stropsa is characterised by her knowledge, diligence and commitment. The whole team, however, supports us when needed.’

‘The expertise of the team is high. They are highly knowledgeable and experienced in the complex laws and regulations. The company has a strong reputation for successfully defending clients.’

‘I had the chance to work with Magdalena Roibu. She had a very good understanding of the sensitiveness and complexity of the cases. I especially appreciated her strategic and nuanced approached.’

‘Schoenherr și Asociații SCA has established a specialised white-collar crime team, a core taskforce which comprises experts in criminal law who offer guidance on white-collar crime, internal corporate investigations, as well as various compliance issues. It is relatively rare for business international law firms in Romania to have dedicated criminal law teams, and Schoenherr is among the select few to offer such expertise.’

‘Magdalena Roibu has established a strong reputation as a business lawyer specialising in white-collar crime. I have worked with Magdalena on common projects, she primarily advises multinational corporations, but also works with domestic companies and private individuals on legal matters involving complex criminal cases. Recognised for her expertise in criminal law, Magdalena is result-driven and always focused on succeeding.’

‘The team is made up of enthusiastic, result-driven lawyers, with extensive knowledge and practical skills in the area of white-collar crime.’

‘I have worked with Magdalena Roibu, whom I consider not only a criminal law specialist, but a skilful and versatile lawyer, willing to accept nothing less than winning the case. This is a top asset for any client.’

‘The team successfully represented us in complex cases. They have a very structured and business oriented mindset and they are coming with innovative legal solutions correlated with the substance of the case. As compared to other firms, this team creates the trust for the long term cooperation and successful representation independent of the complexity of the matter.’

‘They are highly qualified professionals and proved high quality professional approach for any request.’

‘They have a solid cross-cultural / cross-jurisdiction practice, capable of working with Western and Eastern European clients in global disputes.’

‘Sebastian Gutiu is very attentive to client needs.’

‘Very well-versed team with a top-notch dedication to the case and the client. They are capable of managing complicated cases to a perfect end, knowing all the details. I was very surprised by their performance in the oral hearing, which was superb. ’

‘They are capable of managing complicated cases to a perfect end. I was very surprised by their performance in the oral hearing, which was superb.’

‘Schoenherr și Asociații SCA boasts a notably large dispute resolution team for a full-service business law firm. This team handles a broad spectrum of litigation and arbitration issues for the firm’s diverse clientele, which includes both multinational corporations and domestic companies. Their reputation is particularly strong in international arbitration, including in advising investors on ICSID cases against Romania. The size and depth of their team distinguish them in the field, showcasing their capacity for handling extensive and complex work in this area.’

‘Sebastian Guțiu distinguishes himself in the Romanian market with his notable expertise in complex international arbitration cases. His recent appointment as an alternate member of the ICC Court further underscores his prominent position and reputation within the market.’

‘Very good and professional team with perfect knowledge of the market.’

‘Attention to all relevant details and the excellent command of the procedural rules.’

‘The lawyer who represented us very carefully analysed all the data we provided him and offered some very good solutions that fully covered our requirements.’

‘We had quality assistance and guidance. The lawyer who handled the case was very attentive to details.’

‘They have extensive knowledge of the applicable legislation and can easily provide the support needed by clients.’

‘I give Sebastian Gutiu and Iustin Armasu my recommendation and utmost respect. Their knowledge and expertise combined with their open, friendly attitude make them different from competitors.’

‘Great team and partner implication.’

‘Sebastian Gutiu stands out as always and is very hands on.’

‘Schoenherr și Asociații SCA is highly regarded for its expertise in insolvency law and restructuring, providing exceptional support and a client-focused approach.’

‘Iustin Armașu is a bright and resourceful insolvency lawyer, highly recommended for any client needing representation in Romanian courts, and recognised as one of the best in the field.’

‘Schoenherr’s tax practice stands out because of its approach to tax advice, combining strong expertise with a focus on client service. They don’t just offer technical tax solutions but also provide strategic insights that fit their clients’ business needs.’

‘As the head of the tax practice, Adriana Stoian is a highly respected and in-demand tax advisor with over 20 years of experience providing tax solutions to a wide range of clients, including both local and international companies, as well as individuals. Known for her deep knowledge in complex tax issues—such as cross-border transactions, tax planning, compliance and dispute resolution—Adriana offers practical, business-focused advice that helps clients confidently manage the constantly changing tax environment.’

‘Great professionals, easy communication, client oriented.’

‘Adriana Stoian – She is a great professional with strong tax and finance knowledge, both in local and international market. With great management skills, she is always willing to provide specific tax/finance guidance and she is delivering in due time. All in all, Adriana is a very reliable business partner and it is a pleasure working with her.’

‘Very strong network across Southeast Europe.’

‘Ursula Rath is great to work with.’

‘Very knowledgeable team with fast response times and pragmatic advice. ’

‘Personal contact with fast response times and rarely the need to research for answers.’

‘ The team is very aligned with each other, the information flow is very well managed, different members complement each other.’

‘Very competent, friendly, proactive, responsive, personable, trustworthy, put client needs first.’