RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile

‘The firm was involved in unique projects at Romanian banking industry level (such as issue of covered bonds) and has shown sound knowledge of specific legislation as well as of any related legal matters involved in the respective projects.’

‘The team we worked with had a proactive approach, identifying and aligning local legal requirements to international markets practices.’

‘Members of the banking and finance team have a great legal knowledge and good understanding of the commercial background of the deals, which enables them to find quick solutions to various issues encountered in the deals.’

‘Cosmin Tilea and Andreea Nedeloiu are each very knowledgeable and reliable. We value their commitment and availability, the excellent legal skills and their attention to find the best solutions to meet the client requirements.’

‘RTPR stand-out as leaders on the banking and finance legal market in Romania. I applaud them for their excellent capacity to seamlessly deal with both local law and cross-border matters. They always go the extra mile to solve any problems. No legal matter is difficult for them and this makes them my first choice for complex matters.’

‘Cosmin Tilea has a vast experience in very complex financing structures and came up with innovative and tailored solutions to various legal matters. He is very reliable and while very difficult deals seem to be effortlessly executed by him and his team, I’ve realised how skilfully he coordinates all his team’s resources to get the deals done. Thanks to his strong track record in banking and finance matters Cosmin Tilea makes a difficult deal look pretty simple and this is very impressive.’

‘Cosmin Tilea is a very meticulous lawyer with good commercial understanding and capacity to find solutions.’

‘RTPR’s banking and finance team is exceptional from all standpoints. Their lawyers are hardworking, efficient, deliver on time, prudent, very knowledgeable and experienced. They truly lead the pack of the elite banking and finance law firms in Bucharest.’

‘Alina Stăvaru and Cezara Urzica are very competent and experienced.’

‘Love working with Alina Stăvaru. She has really deep understanding of our business.’

‘Excellent and deep team of professionals covering all matters of corporate finance, financing, capital markets, competition, etc.’

‘Costin Tărăcilă is a tremendous counsel, very experienced and commercial.’

‘Roxana Ionescu stands out as the expert on competition law.’

‘Marina Fecheta-Giurgica is an up and coming associate that is very hands on and knowledgeable.’

‘The RTPR team are super responsive, commercial and their work is of high quality.’

‘This practice stands out due to its deep industry expertise, a client-centred approach, and a commitment to delivering measurable results. Potential clients would likely want to know about the team’s strengths, including its collaborative skill set, specialized knowledge, and adaptability in addressing complex challenges.’

‘The RTPR competition team is definitely a market trailblazer, as they have the skill and expertise to take on mandates on both day-to-day advice as well as investigations from the initial dawn-raid days all the way to a final ruling in court litigation. This gives a client the confidence of working with a team having in-depth command of all the details of a case, as they both understand the business of the client and the stakes of a given decision, being able to then decide the optimal legal approach, being by no means reluctant to creative solutions.’

‘Valentin Berea and Andrada Rusan were the architects of a very daring pioneering case on abuse of superior bargaining position, which they pursued with tenacity, creativity and exceptional legal skill.’

‘As team, I appreciate the cooperation and respect between them. The dialog with the team is always fruitful and innovative.’

‘Roxana Ionescu has been a very long lasting partner of our business. She is dedicated, taught negotiator, well known of the industry and with great results.’

‘Probably the best on the market – blending both in-depth competition law knowledge with sophisticated litigator skills. Luckily my interaction with them was focused on compliance with competition law, but I know of several ground breaking cases that they won, including before the CJUE. They also provide engaging competition compliance training.’

‘Valentin Berea is the practice head of their Investigations team and has tremendous experience and skills both on substantial antitrust matters and litigation (winning cases before the CJUE).’

‘Roxana Ionescu is the merger control partner and has been fantastic obtaining a record time clearance for us.’

‘Andrada Rusan is extremely thorough in her work and always responsive to the client’s needs.’

‘Great collaboration, extensive knowledge and timely delivery of work.’

‘Vlad Stamatescu – I appreciate his availability and willingness to solve problems, as well as his ability to remain calm and navigate conflictual situations, apart from his extensive knowledge of the legal matters.’

‘Experienced and business-minded team of professionals, who understands the clients’ needs and is focused on providing practical and efficient advice.’

‘Mihai Ristici is an exceptionally experienced lawyer in Romania for capital markets transactions. Mihai combines business skills, hands-on approach and negotiation skills, which makes him a top-notch choice for this type of mandates.’

‘RTPR’s practice is distinguished by its strong focus on risk management and mitigation, a key strength of the team. I found that they consistently demonstrate a solid command of risk analysis and provide clients with solutions that minimise potential liabilities. The team’s in-depth knowledge and proactive approach allow them to anticipate and address risks before they escalate.’

‘Tui Iana is professional and a great team player, always contributing to smooth collaboration and effective teamwork.’

‘Clearly, the team led by Alina Stavaru is highly experienced in private equity deals and investment projects. Well-managed scope of questions, timing of the project, identified issues and transaction documentation negotiation. Also, I could rely on Alina and the team for advise regarding all the local Romanian aspects of investment.’

‘High professionalism, reliability, efficiency of communication and advice. Already during the pitch phase, Alina Stavaru made an impression of experienced and right counsel for this type of project.’

‘The team is oriented towards problem solving with a pragmatic and business oriented approach. I would highlight particular expertise in terms of M&A in the energy sector and power purchase agreements.’

‘Mihai Ristici is able to find solutions for particularly complex situations.’

‘Bogdan Cordos has outstanding knowledge in the energy sector, especially in terms of energy regulations and power purchase agreements.’

‘Valentin Berea is a rare gem of a versatile generalist with a reliably focused and results-oriented lawyer who thinks more about solutions than about problems. My clients from all over the world love working with him and his team because they provide top quality, rock solid advice that is immediately understandable and usable in the client’s business.’

‘Valentin Berea has a good sense of humour and eagerness to perform and to ensure client satisfaction.’

‘RTPR litigation team stand out because of their strategic approach to cases and goal-focused mindset, being well versed in IP litigation concerning trade marks and domain names. The amazing team is always available and very responsive, being oriented towards solving clients’ needs. They recently delivered first-class service in a complex IP dispute concerning trademark infringement by a series of car service repair units whereby they managed to obtain, in record time, a successful outcome. RTPR litigation team is always a primary choice for me in case I need to externalize legal work involving litigation, especially IP and competition disputes. One other aspect that was very reassuring is that the key members of the team are unchanged throughout the engagement.’

‘Valentin Berea and Ana Popa delivered an outstanding job for us in complex IP disputes, both by obtaining successful court outcomes and negotiating settlements agreements that quickly solved what could have become a long court battle.’

‘Valentin Berea is a fantastic head of litigation and client-focused partner, being continuously hands-on throughout the process.’

‘Ana Popa is remarkably bright and knowledgeable and is always there to help at a very short notice. She is concerned to consider all the options and difficulties that a case raises so that to come up with the most practical solutions.’

‘Ana Popa – excellent legal advice, proactive, business oriented legal strategy, always to the point ’

‘Depth of team, knowledge and experience.’

‘Excellent lawyers. Bright, switched on and hard working.’

‘Alexandru Stanoiu has a business oriented approach and is a strong legal professional.’

‘I was impressed by the team’s expertise on Real Estate matters. They handled my case with professionalism and achieved an outstanding result. They were always available to answer my questions and concerns and managed to demonstrate creativity in their approach. The solutions they came up with was innovative and tipped the scales in my favor.’

‘I worked with Ianita Tui on Real Estate matters, and I am extremely happy with our collaboration. She was very involved in providing the best advice considering the agreed terms. She is flexible and very experienced in the real estate field. She provided pragmatic and workable solutions, and this led to a smooth and efficient negotiation of our superficies agreement with the counterparty.’

‘Ianita Tui and her team have consistently demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and a strong understanding of the legal and business intricacies of property-related matters. We’ve been especially impressed by Ianita, whose expertise, strategic thinking, and responsiveness have been highly beneficial. Her deep knowledge and pragmatic advice have been a key contributor to the success of our projects.’

‘The practice of RTPR stands out for its comprehensive approach and deep expertise in real estate and construction law. What distinguishes them is their ability to anticipate potential challenges and provide innovative, tailored solutions. The team’s strengths lie in their excellent collaboration, attention to detail, and strong communication with clients, ensuring all aspects of a project are handled smoothly and efficiently.’