Wolf Theiss > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile

Wolf Theiss
4 VASILE ALECSANDRI STREET
010639 BUCHAREST
Romania

Romania > Banking and finance Tier 2

The Wolf Theiss banking and finance practice continues to be active in financings, refinancing, real estate finance in Romania, frequently on behalf of major banks and banking consortiums. Claudia Chiper leads the team and stands out in the market for her expertise in advice to the payments services sector, acting for credit institutions, non-banking financial institutions, e-money issuers. Iuliana Stoicescu draws on in-house experience in the financial sector, and Alexandru Asaftei is a further name to note, with broad business law capabilities.

Practice head(s):

Claudia Chiper

Other key lawyers:

Iuliana Stoicescu; Alexandru Asaftei; Smaranda Vacaru; Catalin Sabau

Key clients

Accession Capital Partners

AFI Group

Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR)

Cedar Invest

CVI Dom Maklerski

Erste Group Bank

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Raiffeisen Bank Romania

Solas Capital

Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica

UAB ‘MUNDUS’

Work highlights

  • Advising AFI Park 1 SRL, AFI Park 2 SRL, AFI Park Building 3 SRL and AFI Park Offices 4&5 SRL, acting as borrowers, in relation to a EUR 100m financing to be granted by Erste Group Bank and Banca Comerciala Romana.
  • Advising ACP (Accession Capital Partners) Credit on a EUR 10m credit facility granted to Mogo IFN, a subsidiary of Eleving Group.
  • Advising ACP (Accession Capital Partners) Credit on a credit facility granted to Value4Capital for the acquisition of Clarfon.

Romania > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2

Regional powerhouse Wolf Theiss is the firm of choice for several prominent international entities, private equity clients, and software developers seeking advice on Romanian corporate law. The practice handles the gamut of transactional matters and is present in Romania’s key industries. ‘Outstanding strategist’ Ileana Glodeanu coordinates the department and is highly regarded in the energy, TMT, PE funds, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare sectors. US-qualified Bryan Jardine is the name to note for US clients operating in Romania, while Mihai Coada is well versed in assisting clients with group restructurings and reorganisations. George Ghitu and Cornelia Postelnicu come with client recommendation.

Practice head(s):

Ileana Glodeanu

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘As a client of the corporate M&A practice of Wolf Theiss, we were impressed with their capabilities throughout the projects assisted. From the outset, the team took the time to deeply understand our specific needs, which made a significant difference in how they tailored their approach. Their extensive expertise in our industry was evident, and it instilled confidence in us that we were in capable hands.’

‘We had a great collaboration with Ileana Glodeanu, George Ghitu and Cornelia Postelnicu.’

‘We worked closely with Ileana Glodeanu. She is an outstanding strategist with a unique commercial perspective and exceptional legal acumen, consistently identifying the best solutions for any issue. We have great trust in Ileana and her counsel, and we would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking not just legal representation, but a true business partner, whether for a sell-side or buy-side engagement.’

‘George Ghitu has an impressive track record which is clearly shown in his communication and approach on legal issues. I was impressed with his attention to details, effectiveness, level of pragmatism and ability to find the best solutions.’

‘Cornelia Postelnicu is highly efficient, possesses strong expertise, and is exceptionally client-focused. Cornelia ensured that our communication was clear and easy to understand. She delivered documentation promptly, demonstrating a well-structured and analytical approach. Timeliness was crucial, and her written work was consistently of high quality.’

‘Very proficient and knowledgeable team, they seem to have very strong experience in cross-border matters.’

‘I can recommend Cornelia Postelnicu, she has a very strong understanding of complex corporate issues and she is very approachable and direct in communication.’

‘Potential clients will value the team’s ability to combine technical legal knowledge with a strong understanding of business imperatives, ensuring deals are structured efficiently and risks are managed proactively.’

Key clients

Dr. Max

Penta Investments

Promontoria

Symfonia

DRIM Daniel FMCG

Dukes Education

Green Genius Baltic

SOL Group

Apex Alliance

Vanahall

Acrisure

H2 Equity Partners

AOT Energy

Infinity Capital Investments S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised Symfonia, a portfolio company of Accel-KKR and Mideuropa Partners, on the acquisition of Softeh Plus S.R.L.
  • Advised the shareholders of DRIM Daniel FMCG on the sale of its majority stake in the business to Polish retail company, Żabka, a portfolio company of CVC Capital Partners.
  • Advised the joint venture between funds managed by Cerberus Capital Management and Revetas Capital on the sale of The Landmark.

Romania > Employment Tier 2

Wolf Theiss's employment team is led by ‘fantastic advisor’ Adelina Iftime-Blagean, whose team includes a host of more junior talent. The practice has been involved in the country’s increasingly busy restructuring space, and is also regularly a key part of the firm’s assistance on sizeable M&A activity. It has longstanding international clients in a variety of sectors, including a strong finance sector base, while also drawing in new names, both global and domestic. Iftime-Blagean covers labour law, compliance and personal data protection, often assisting with cross-border matters. Costin Salaru and Iona Iacob are among the other key names to note.

Practice head(s):

Adelina Iftime-Blagean

Other key lawyers:

Andreea Stan; Costin Salaru; Iona Iacob; Alexandra Radu; Madalina Paladi; Nina Lazar

Testimonials

‘Good commercial advice which is always clear.’

‘Adelina Iftime-Blagean is very responsive.’

‘Wolf Theiss is unique in its ability to consistently provide the right solutions for its clients, driven by a deep commitment to understanding each client’s specific needs and goals. The team’s dedication to truly being involved in every case sets them apart, as they not only offer legal advice but become strategic partners in their clients’ success.’

‘The individuals at Wolf Theiss stand out due to their exceptional expertise, professionalism, and dedication to client success. What differentiates them from competitors is their ability to combine deep legal knowledge with a personalised, client-centred approach. They go beyond providing legal advice, offering strategic insights that demonstrate a genuine commitment to each client’s objectives.’

‘The team is adaptable, responsive and willing to support any difficult case.’

‘The collaboration was successful with the individuals due to their willingness to support.’

‘Reliable, value for money advice. Prompt and practical.’

‘Adelina Iftime-Blagean is a fantastic advisor, practical and able to deal with challenging client demands.’

Key clients

Astellas

Booking.com

BNP Paribas

Bunge

Erste Group Bank

Flex (formerly Flextronics)

GlaxoSmithKline

Goldman Sachs

Google

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings

Lockheed Martin

Medtronic

METRO

Nokian Tyres

Oracle

Raiffeisen Bank Romania

Schwarz Group

Sunwave Pharma

Visa

Yazaki

Work highlights

  • Advising Goldman Sachs on the harmonisation of terms and conditions of employment and the transfer of employees between Goldman Sachs and NNIP entity.
  • Advising Oracle on a wide range of day-to-day legal matters, including, numerous reorganisations, TUPE transfers, disciplinary investigations, DE&I processes and policies and perform anti-discrimination compliance checks.
  • Advising Astellas on day-to-day advisory work.

Romania > EU and competition Tier 2

The broad competition and antitrust practice at Wolf Theiss in Bucharest is admired for its ‘innovative approach’ and ‘deep expertise’. Practice head Anca Jurcovan is praised by clients for ‘consistently delivering precise, tailored advice’, and her team is well versed in acting for international and domestic companies in investigations brought by the RCC. Merger control matters are also a key component of the group’s workload. Claudia Andreescu, a dedicated competition law professional, supports on the range of matters, and both Maria Popescu and Andrei Turcu are key contacts.

Practice head(s):

Anca Jurcovan

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘This practice is distinguished by its holistic approach to complex legal matters, particularly in the realm of EU and competition law. Clients would find the team’s strength in navigating intricate issues, such as windfall taxes in the energy sector, particularly valuable. Led by exceptional the team delves into not just legal analysis but also the broader business implications, ensuring solutions are tailored to the client’s unique context. Their ability to foster seamless communication and collaboration enhances their effectiveness, addressing sophisticated legal challenges with finesse.’

‘Overall, the practice’s innovative approach, combined with its deep expertise and adaptability, sets it apart from competitors in the legal landscape.’

‘Our key contact at the firm is Anca Jurcovan, whose proactive and trustful approach has been invaluable in managing complex cases. She is among the sharpest and most efficient lawyers we’ve worked with, consistently delivering precise, tailored advice in EU and competition law. What sets them apart is their seamless collaboration with our internal teams and other professionals, which enhances the success of our legal initiatives. Her open communication ensures we’re informed at every step, and their responsiveness and personalised approach give us confidence that our concerns are always handled with care and precision.’

‘Professionals, good law knowledge, helping attitude, client oriented approach.’

Key clients

Vel Pitar (part of Grupo Bimbo)

KKR

Association for Privately Administered Pensions in Romania (APAPR)

Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association

Lucsor Impex

Expleo Group

FCC Environment

Lingemann Beschaffungssysteme

DTEK Renewables

Vodafone

Dukes Education

Work highlights

  • Assisting DTEK Renewables International with specific merger control and FDI aspects of their expansion on the Romanian market.
  • Assisting FCC Environment Romania SRL with the Romanian Competition Council investigation regarding its alleged abuse of dominance on the market for industrial waste landfilling in the western and southwestern part of Romania.
  • Representing Lingemann Beschaffungssysteme in a court litigation after the finalisation of the investigation of the Romanian Competition Council.

Romania > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2

Lauded for its ‘ability to collaborate seamlessly across various practice areas’, the restructuring and insolvency team at Wolf Theiss is a strong choice for companies with operations across the CEE region. The group is particularly strong in insolvency litigation, administration procedures and directors’ personal liability. Ileana Glodeanu, corporate and M&A lead at the Bucharest office, co-heads this practice alongside Andreea Zvâc, who was raised to the partnership in September 2024 and is a noted litigator and public procurement expert. Cornelia Postelnicu and Gabriela Pătrăşcan are both heavily involved in the practice and praised by clients.

Practice head(s):

Ileana Glodeanu; Andreea Zvac

Other key lawyers:

Cornelia Postelnicu; Gabriela Patrascan

Testimonials

‘I have had the pleasure of collaborating with the insolvency team from Wolf Theiss on several insolvency matters. I appreciated their responsiveness and dedication to the cases. The team’s friendly approach combined with their professional expertise has made navigating complex cases much more manageable.’

‘The practice stands out for its focus on personalised service that align with clients’ business goals.’

‘I worked with Gabriela Patrascan on several insolvency cases and liability claims, and she truly sets herself apart from competitors. Her meticulous attention to detail ensures that every aspect of a case is thoroughly analysed, which is crucial in the complex landscape of insolvency. Her deep understanding of business dynamics allows her to craft effective strategies tailored to each situation, while her genuine commitment to protecting her clients’ needs ensures they always feel supported and prioritised.

‘I recently had the pleasure of working with the restructuring and insolvency practice at Wolf Theiss, and I can confidently say they exceeded our expectations at every turn.’

‘One standout feature of the Wolf Theiss team is their ability to collaborate seamlessly across various practice areas. The coordinated efforts between various teams and provided us with comprehensive solutions that addressed all aspects of the matter.’

‘We had a great collaboration with Andreea Zvac and Cornelia Postelnicu.’

‘Andreea Zvac has a comprehensive knowledge, global perspective, industry specialisation, and client-focused approach. Her ability to handle intricate mandates is a clear asset to clients seeking top-tier legal services in the field. They are not bound by conventional thinking and are known for offering innovative solutions to complex challenges, which often sets them apart in the field.’

‘Cornelia Postlenicu has a rare combination of excellent legal understanding and focus on achieving the commercial objectives of the project. She is also able to manage all the other resources/disciplines in a complex project, in an efficient way. A truly senior lawyer: very reliable, structured and always on time.’

Key clients

AOT Energy

Bunge

DenizBank

Energreen Investment Europe

GE Jenbacher

Junik

Knorr-Bremse

Marini Fayat Group

Teren Operations

Toros-Agroport Romania

Work highlights

  • Advising AOT Energy Switzerland AG and its Romanian subsidiary on all steps of the insolvency proceedings of its debtor.
  • Representing Bunge Romania SRL in a number of cases related to the recovery of receivables from client’s suppliers of raw materials, which failed to deliver such materials.
  • Advising Teren Operations on the bankruptcy proceedings and further liquidation of the company, following the international bankruptcy process of this retailer.

Romania > TMT Tier 2

Wolf Theiss' TMT team 'stands out for its deep industry knowledge and highly collaborative approach'. The group works closely with the firm’s corporate, disputes, and competition departments to support clients in a range of matters, including cloud computing, IT outsourcing and privacy cases. Regulatory issues are prominent in the team's workload, often pertaining to the telecoms sector, as well as data protection work and digitalisation matters. The department is co-led by Ileana Glodeanu and Flavius Florea, 'a true professional in this field'. Nina Lazar handles cybersecurity and IP matters.

Practice head(s):

Ileana Glodeanu; Flavius Florea

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The Wolf Theiss TMT team stands out for its deep industry knowledge and highly collaborative approach, making them a go-to for complex legal issues. Their key strength lies in their ability to navigate intricate regulatory landscapes with precision while providing clear, practical advice. The team’s responsiveness and adaptability, especially in integrating technology to enhance legal services, set them apart from competitors.’

‘The individuals at Wolf Theiss are exceptional for their technical expertise, pragmatic approach, and client-focused mindset. Associates are equally impressive, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive attitude that ensures no aspect of a matter is overlooked. Their ability to balance legal rigour with commercial insight truly sets them apart from competitors. What I value most is their genuine commitment to understanding our business and delivering tailored, actionable advice.’

‘Always pertinent and insightful.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and always eager to help us. They are always responsible and willing to fit to tight timelines, trying to deliver always what the client needs.’

‘Flavius Florea stands out as a true professional in this field. He is highly knowledgeable and very mindful about client’s needs. He is very professional, creative and has a deep understanding of our business, providing simple and tailored solutions for our legal needs. I appreciate the fact that Flavius is very knowledgeable regarding new topics such as AI and digitalisation and strives to keep himself up to date with these topics.’

‘I have collaborated extensively with Flavius Florea. I appreciate his pragmatic advice and the fact that he always adapts the advice to ensure that it meets the business needs.’

‘They are simply the best in class: proficient, empathic, and doers.’

‘Flavius Florea is the exponent of what the team is: always on time with whatever is needed with top-quality deliverables. He’s part of the solution every single time and never fails to deliver.’

Key clients

OSF Global Services

Vodafone

Peek & Cloppenburg

OLX

H&M Hennes & Mauritz

Arobs Transilvania Software

Acrisure

AT&T

Bet Master

Eckes-Granini

Emona Capital

Fortech

GlaxoSmithKline

InterGlobe Enterprises

Ivanti

Oracle

RINF

TikTok Information Technologies

Visma

WorldQuant

Work highlights

  • Advising a leading tech company on a proposed launch of a new product within the digital marketplace for video games.
  • Assisting Endava with the acquisition of TLM Partners.

Romania > Dispute resolution Tier 3

Alongside a recent slate of investment and international commercial arbitration cases, the dispute resolution team at Wolf Theiss  in Romania handles a steady flow of commercial disputes in the domestic and regional markets. Practice head Ligia Popescu advises multinational companies and investment funds on cross-border commercial and investment arbitrations, as well as litigating for a broad client base. Andreea Zvâc is a key support contact for litigation for foreign investors, and Sorin Dumitru is a further name to note.

Practice head(s):

Ligia Cecilia Popescu

Other key lawyers:

Andreea Zvâc; Sorin Dumitru; Gabriela Patrascan

Testimonials

‘Ligia Cecilia Popescu – highly experienced and to the point.’

‘Sorin Dumitru is very responsive and easy to work with.’

Key clients

Commerzbank

Bunge

Land Power

Oracle

Republic of Moldova

Rehau Polymer

Thoreb Group of Companies

Work highlights

  • Representing Commerzbank and Degi Millennium in a series of long-term court cases.
  • Representing Bunge Romania before the Bucharest Tribunal in two commercial litigation cases.
  • Representing Land Power SA in two insolvency proceedings initiated against energy traders and producers where the client acts as creditors for receivables arising from unpaid invoices regarding delivery of electricity.

Romania > Energy and natural resources Tier 3

The team at Wolf Theiss is 'highly knowledgeable about energy regulations and policies', and has established expertise in advising on energy sector disputes and public procurement matters. The group acts on matters in the nuclear, oil and gas, and mining sectors, as well as handling project planning and infrastructure development work. Practice head Bryan Jardine is 'a remarkable team leader with a distinctive commercial mindset and exceptional legal acumen'. Ileana Glodeanu assists with energy contracts; Adina Aurel is a key contact for regulatory matters; and Vladimir Plugarescu handles environmental compliance work.

Practice head(s):

Bryan Jardine

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The ability of the energy practice at Wolf Theiss to handle intricate transactions is a clear asset to clients seeking top-tier legal services in the field. They are not bound by conventional thinking and are known for offering innovative solutions to complex challenges, which often sets them apart in the field.’

‘Given the heavily regulated nature of the energy sector, the Wolf Theiss team is highly knowledgeable about energy regulations and policies. They offer invaluable guidance on compliance and strategic decision-making, leveraging their involvement in professional associations and working groups to stay informed about potential amendments to energy legislation.’

‘We had great collaboration with Bryan Jardine and Adina Aurel.’

‘Bryan Jardine is a remarkable team leader with a distinctive commercial mindset and exceptional legal acumen. He stands out as one of the smartest and most efficient lawyers I’ve ever worked with.’

‘Bryan’s insightful guidance is invaluable. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable legal partner.’

‘Adina Aurel brings a unique blend of exceptional legal insight and a strong focus on achieving the project’s commercial goals. Her ability to efficiently manage various resources and disciplines within complex projects is truly impressive. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a dedicated and capable legal advisor on renewable energy matters.’

‘Ileana Glodeanu and Adina Aurel have excellent know-how in the renewables industry.’

‘Adina Aurel has good communication skills.’

Key clients

Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica S.A.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

Green Genius Baltic

DTEK Renewables International BV

Yazaki Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advising DTEK Renewables International on a share deal acquisition of a 49.38MW installed capacity photovoltaic power plant.
  • Advising ADNOC on its acquisition of a 24.9% stake in OMV AG, from Mubadala Investment Company.
  • Advising DTEK Renewables International on the acquisition of a 60MW wind power plant located in Ruginoasa.

Romania > Intellectual property Tier 3

Multi-jurisdictional matters are the focus of IP work at Wolf Theiss; the department holding trade mark and copyright litigation at its core. Flavius Florea stands out for his expertise in supporting clients developing cutting edge technologies. He leads the group alongside Ileana Glodeanu, the firm's M&A and tech law lead. Litigator Sorin Dumitru, and Nina Lazar are further key names.

Practice head(s):

Flavius Florea; Ileana Glodeanu

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Swift and practical advice. Proactive thinking and business partnership.’

‘Available and nice to work with.’

‘The team is very knowledgeable and always eager to help us. They are always responsive and willing to fit to tight timelines, trying to deliver always what the client needs. The offered both advisory and negotiation support in commercial matters, intellectual property and data protection.’

‘Flavius Florea stands out as a true professional in this field. He is highly knowledgeable and very mindful about client’s needs. He is very professional, creative and has a deep understanding of our business, providing simple and tailored solutions for our legal needs. I appreciate the fact that Flavius is very knowledgeable regarding new topics such as AI and digitalisation and strives to keep himself up to date with these topics.’

‘From my experience working with them, I really like the adaptability and the attention that I’m receiving for my contract negotiations or just legal advice in general.’

‘I’ve worked closely with Flavius Floarea, and he’s been really helpful with all my issues. I’m working in video games industry and its hard to find lawyers with experience within that industry.’

‘I have collaborated extensively with Flavius Florea. I appreciate his pragmatic advice and the fact that he always adapts the advice to ensure that it meets the business needs. From an in-house lawyer perspective, being able to work with Flavius like a true extension of the internal legal team was a huge advantage.’

‘Wolf Theiss consistently delivers top-tier legal expertise, having a highly responsive and knowledgeable team. We’ve greatly benefited from their support across various areas, as they help on various topics related to our trademark portfolio, as well as on commercial matters and contractual negotiations.’

Key clients

Commerzbank

NIS – Naftna Industrija Srbije

Oracle

Vodafone

Peek & Cloppenburg

OLX

H&M Hennes & Mauritz

AT&T

Acrisure

Fortech

TikTok Information Technologies

Visma

Work highlights

  • Assisted Oracle with various intellectual property matters.
  • Assisted Peek & Cloppenburg with intellectual property matters.
  • Representing Aberdeen Immobilien Kapitalanlagegesellschaft and its local subsidiary Degi Millenium in all degrees of jurisdiction in a long-term court case regarding a copyright infringement case against Aberdeen.

Romania > Real estate and construction Tier 3

Wolf Theiss’ real estate and construction team is ‘highly skilled in navigating complex real estate transactions, construction disputes, and regulatory matters‘. The group has a solid track record in assisting domestic and foreign investors with development and investment work, the sale and purchase of real estate, zoning matters and contentious property cases. The offering is led by the ‘exceptionalRoxana Roman, who advises banks and institutional funds on real estate finance and greenfield investment matters. Dana Toma is a key practitioner to note. Antonia Nica joined the team in May 2024.

Practice head(s):

Roxana Roman

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Wolf Theiss stands out in the field of real estate and construction law due to its deep industry knowledge, unmatched expertise, and client-centric approach. The firm’s team is highly skilled in navigating complex real estate transactions, construction disputes, and regulatory matters, ensuring that clients receive precise, strategic guidance at every step. Proactive communication and tailored solutions.’

‘We have closely worked with Roxana Roman who proved – over and over – to be an unmatched lawyer in her legal expertise and practical insight, helping us all along the way. She not only understands the legal implication of certain matters, but also how they relate – in a strategic manner – to the overall conduct of our operations.’

‘The lawyers I have interacted with within Wolf Theiss were very experienced and the advice received was well organized and to the point.’

‘Roxana Roman is exceptional.’

‘Very professional and available on short notice.’

‘Focusing on details while bearing in mind the big picture.’

Key clients

abrdn (formerly Aberdeen Immobilien)

AFI Group

Apex Alliance

DTEK Renewables

Erste Group Bank

Genesis College

InterGlobe Enterprises

Promontoria

Raiffeisen Bank Romania

Sopsa Eco Innovation

Work highlights

  • Advising AFI Park 1 SRL, AFI Park 2 SRL, AFI Park Building 3 SRL, and AFI Park Offices 4&5 SRL on a EUR100m financing, provided by Erste Group Bank and Banca Comerciala Romana, for debt repayment purposes.
  • Advising Erste Group Bank on the financing of the Retail Park Pitesti in Romania.
  • Advising Genesis College on the drafting, negotiating, and closing of the lease agreement for its new premises.

Romania > White-collar crime

The firm: Wolf Theiss opened its first office in Vienna in 1957 and soon established a reputation as one of the region’s leading law firms. The firm has since grown into a multinational team of over 400 lawyers, making it one of the largest integrated law firms in the region. It has offices* in Albania, Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brussels, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Ukraine.

This presence on the ground is one of the firm’s key strengths. It works in a fast-moving part of the world that requires deep local knowledge and experience. By combining expertise with a strong international network, the firm is well-placed to handle complex cross-border transactions with a high degree of speed and flexibility.

Apart from its local offices in 13 CEE/SEE countries and a central European hub in Brussels, Wolf Theiss also offers extensive regional experience in other countries in the region, such as Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia.

*The firm has regulatory frameworks within which it needs to comply. So by ‘presence’, we mean a legal form that is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in that country.

Areas of practice: Wolf Theiss’ full range of services covers financial services, competition and antitrust, compliance and investigations, corporate/mergers and acquisitions, employment law, energy and infrastructure, intellectual property and information technology, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, real estate and construction, regulatory and procurement, and tax. The firm’s dedicated practice teams provide in-depth specialist knowledge in their respective areas and collaborate closely to provide clients with seamless advice.

Romania: The Bucharest office is one of the largest offices within Wolf Theiss’ network. With a team of over 50 lawyers (including 9 partners), it is poised to meet the needs of our clients in such an exciting market.
We have been present in Romania since 2005, and our local team has proven experience in complex domestic and cross-border transactions. We support both international companies and domestic entrepreneurs to capitalize on the Romanian market’s many opportunities. The team boasts expertise in all areas of law combined with industry know-how and a focus on results. Investors looking to take advantage of the opportunities in the Romanian market benefit from the know-how and experience of the Wolf Theiss team, which has handled some of the largest transactions on the local market. As a result, we have developed extensive experience managing complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters. The local lawyers have extensive experience in all areas of commercial law, with a particular emphasis on Corporate M&A, Energy, Banking & Finance, Dispute resolution & Arbitration, Employment, Data protection, Real Estate, Restructuring & Insolvency, Competition & Antitrust, Intellectual Property and Corporate Investigations.

Department Name Email Telephone
Banking and Finance Claudia Chiper [email protected] +40 21 3088 171
Competition and Antitrust Anca Jurcovan [email protected] +40 21 3088 107
Investigations, Crisis Response and Compliance Bogdan Bibicu [email protected] +40 21 3088 104
Corporate/M&A Ileana Glodeanu [email protected] +40 21 3088 111
Dispute resolution Ligia Cecilia Popescu [email protected] +40 21 3088 108
Employment Adelina Iftime-Blagean [email protected] +40 21 3088 163
Energy and infrastructure Bryan W Jardine [email protected] +40 21 3088 102
Intellectual property Flavius Florea [email protected] +40 21 3088 134
Intellectual property Sorin Dumitru [email protected] +40 21 3088 113
Real estate Roxana Roman [email protected] +40 21 3088 109
Restructuring & Insolvency Andrea Zvac [email protected] +40 21 3088 165
TMT (technology, media, telecom) Ileana Glodeanu [email protected] +40 21 3088 111
Photo Name Position Profile
Alexandru Asaftei photo Mr Alexandru Asaftei Senior Associate, specialising in Banking & Finance.
Adina Aurel photo Ms Adina Aurel Counsel, specialising in Energy & Natural Resources, Corporate M& and Regulatory.
Bogdan Bibicu photo Mr Bogdan Bibicu Partner, coordinating the Corporate Investigations practice in Bucharest.
Andreea Carare photo Ms Andreea Carare Senior Associate, specialising in Corporate M&A.
Claudia Chiper photo Ms Claudia Chiper Partner, coordinating the Banking & Finance and Capital Markets practices in Bucharest.
Mihai Coada photo Mr Mihai Coada Counsel, specialising in Corporate M&A.
Cezara Constantinescu photo Ms Cezara Constantinescu Senior Associate.
Iulia Curca photo Ms Iulia Curca Senior Associate.
Sorin Dumitru photo Mr Sorin Dumitru Counsel, specialising in Dispute resolution and IP.
Flavius Florea photo Mr Flavius Florea Counsel, specialising in Data protection, TMT and IP.
George Ghitu photo Mr George Ghitu Counsel, specialising in Corporate M&A.
Ileana Glodeanu photo Ms Ileana Glodeanu Partner, coordinating the Corporate M&A, TMT and Restructuring & Insolvency practices in…
Ioana Iacob photo Ms Ioana Iacob Senior Associate.
Adelina Iftime-Blagean photo Ms Adelina Iftime-Blagean Partner, coordinating the Employment practice in Bucharest.
Bryan Jardine photo JUDr Bryan Jardine Managing Partner, coordinating the Energy & Natural Resources practice in Bucharest.
Anca Jurcovan photo Ms Anca Jurcovan Partner, coordinating the Competition & Antitrust practice in Bucharest.
Bogdan Lamatic photo Mr Bogdan Lamatic Senior Associate, specialising in Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Crime.
Antonia Nica photo Ms Antonia Nica Senior Associate.
Vladimir Plugarescu photo Mr Vladimir Plugarescu Senior Associate, specialising in Energy and Natural Resources and Environmental Law.
Ligia Popescu photo Ms Ligia Popescu Partner, coordinating the Dispute resolution and Arbitration practice.
Cornelia Postelnicu photo Ms Cornelia Postelnicu Counsel, specialising in Corporate M&A, Energy & Natural Resources and Restructuring &…
Gabriela Pătrăşcan photo Ms Gabriela Pătrăşcan Senior Associate, specialising in Dispute resolution.
Roxana Roman photo Ms Roxana Roman Partner. Roxana coordinates the Real Estate practice in Bucharest. She advises strategic…
Costin Salaru photo Mr Costin Salaru Counsel, specialising in Employment.
Andreea Stan photo Ms Andreea Stan Counsel, specialising in Employment.
Iuliana Stoicescu photo Ms Iuliana Stoicescu Senior Associate, specialising in Banking & Finance.
Luciana Tache photo Ms Luciana Tache Counsel
Dana Toma photo Ms Dana Toma Counsel, specialising in Real Estate.
Andreea Tudorache photo Ms Andreea Tudorache Senior Associate, specialising in Banking and Finance and Capital Markets.
Smaranda Văcaru photo Ms Smaranda Văcaru Senior Associate, specialising in Banking & Finance.
Andreea Zvâc photo Ms Andreea Zvâc Partner, specialising in Dispute resolution and Arbitration, Restructuring & Insolvency and PPP.
Number of lawyers : 400
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At Wolf Theiss, we strongly believe that in a global marketplace, a company that employs a diverse workforce (both men and women of several generations and from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds) is better able to understand the marketplace it serves, offers better and more unique perspectives and thus, is better equipped to thrive in that marketplace than a company that has a more limited range of employee demographics.

For us, uniting people and overcoming cultural divisiveness is part of our philosophy. By respecting each other, we have created a unique workplace camaraderie that spills over into our daily lives. Wolf Theiss considers itself to be politically liberal, not biased in any direction and imposing no restrictions on its workforce in terms of political view, religion, way of life, race, language and sexual orientation.

Our leadership team is comprised of 35% female partners, one of them within our management board, and 48% of our senior lawyers are women. We strive to stand at the forefront in the region, when it comes to gender diversity. We were one of the first law firms in the region to implement a maternity policy. Innovation initiatives at our firm are driven by female talent. We also encourage our lawyers to spend part of their daily work on firm-wide non-billable initiatives.

Wolf Theiss is proud to have been awarded the Best in Central Europe Award at the European Women in Business Law Awards 2023 and to have been recognised as “Best in Austria” at the European Women in Business Law Awards 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 & 2012, “Best in Croatia” at the European Women in Business Law Awards 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 & 2013 and “Best in Romania” at the European Women in Business Law Awards 2016, 2015 & 2014.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

At Wolf Theiss we believe that success is a two-way street. Our financial success depends in large part on our doing quality work for our clients, so they come back to us and recommend us to others. But our success also depends on the support of the local communities where we live and work. They provide us with a great deal of input and impulses, including the talented lawyers and assistants who make it possible for us to do what we do. We all think it is essential that we give something back to the community.

One way to show our commitment to the community is by providing legal advice on a pro bono basis to clients who need legal help, but are unable to pay for our services. Our pro bono work is directed at clients whom we consider to be very deserving or who face legal issues that we believe are especially important to our communities or to society as a whole.