Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile

‘The team is most helpful to work under very short deadlines, managing to delivery even on short notice. Once they confirm a cooperation you can rest assured they will deliver. They are pro-business focused and solutions oriented. I value greatly their legal expertise.’

‘Deliver fast and good/reliable solutions. I recommend Gabriela Anton, Mihai Dudoiu and Sergiu Negreanu.’

‘We recommend Gabriela Anton, Mihai Dudoiu and Catalin Georgescu.’

‘Responsive and helpful, strong on fintech.’

‘Gabriela Anton in easy to work with and provides clear advice.’

‘I have worked with the firm on a number of different aspects and under various instructions. They helped us tremendously with contract drafting and signing, contract negotiations, due diligence investigations and so on. In the context of an M&A project, they proved to be extremely astute, having duly captured and understood all relevant legal and factual issues involved, demonstrating skill and expertise. The services are simply exceptional, this law firm is at the top of the game in the legal industry.’

‘Catalin Baiculescu has exceptional qualities: sharp and talented, competent and with a perfect understanding of the industry market in which we operate and a very good knowledge of the general economic context that could influence our business. I have relied on his expertise on many occasions and have not been disappointed. He is a brilliant legal mind! Also, calm, measured and reassuring. Have no hesitation in recommending Catalin.’

‘A team with common sense, initiative, client centred, well organized and very prompt. Professional and can-do attitude all along. Excellent contract writing techniques and negotiation skills. They followed up on all tasks that were given and provided continued guidance up to the finalization of our project.’

‘We recommend Stefan Damian, Razvan Testa, Dragos Apostol, Veronica Aman, Silvana Ivan and many more. The whole team is top class! Stefan Damian masters general business laws like no other, and is an effective M&A lawyer with lots of expertise and impressive knowledge of the market! Razvan Testa is accurate and efficient, he provides commercial and corporate law counselling but he is also an excellent M&A lawyer, very adept at negotiating various types of contracts. Dragos Apostol has impressive commercial and technical skills, very friendly and he always finds the time to explain and answer my questions. Veronica Aman is a very hardworking and focused young lawyer, with outstanding abilities in the corporate and commercial field, also regulatory and, of course M&A. She writes very detailed contracts and provides helpful insight into the pros and the cons. Silvana Ivan is a skilled and experienced M&A lawyer with a strong background in corporate law. She is dependable, very practical and she catches issues quickly.’

‘The whole team has a lot of transactional related expertise which was an important part in our decision making as regards working with Tuca Zbarcea & Associates. Another element was their extensive experience in corporate matters and more significantly in legal issues affecting the IT&C sector. Their advice has always been straight to the point and simply impeccable. ’

‘The main partner Catalin Baiculescu is fantastic! He explained everything very clearly, putting my mind at ease. It gives me a lot of comfort knowing that he has our best interest in mind, both financially and legally. Thanks to his negotiation skills, our transactions always went smoothly to the satisfaction of all parties involved. And if unexpected issues arise, Catalin would handle every situation with professionalism and knowledge.’

‘Tuca has been a great partner in managing our corporate and employment needs. Their advise is clear, to the point, and practical, which makes our day-to-day operation easier.’

‘Their entire team is knowledgeable and very easy to work with. We enjoy our partnership and they are willing to get creative and work with our legal team when we face complex issues.’

‘Our company has been working with Tuca Zbarcea and Asociatii for at least 13 years, primarily in litigation and arbitration cases. The firm has a robust team of dispute resolution attorneys, probably the largest team in Romania. They acted for us on several cases arising from multiple areas of law: fiscal, insolvency, labour etc as well as on different arbitration cases. I would describe them as being professional, committed, excellent strategists with both written and oral skills, focused on obtaining the desired outcome and willingness to constantly improve and develop.’

‘For arbitration, I highly recommend Cornel Popa. Cornel is very experienced, he really sees the bigger picture and acts accordingly. His advice is thorough, efficient and well documented. He exhibits excellent arbitration management skills and great practical judgement.’

‘I recommend Ionut Serban and Catalina Mihailescu for litigation. Ionut Serban is a knowledgeable litigator, outstanding at defending our interests. He is an accomplished attorney with a refined approach to client representation. He is a confident presence in court, professional and courteous. Catalina Mihailescu is an efficient, accessible and highly involved lawyer, she is one of the firm’s main partners dealing with insolvency cases. Her analyses are very precise and constructive, she has deep knowledge of the insolvency law and also a high level of commercial insight.’

‘This is a highly regarded team, they are well known in the market for their expertise and the superior results they obtain for their clients. We worked with this team in connection with multiple cases, from forced execution cases, to commercial litigation and even arbitration files. They also assisted us in several public procurement cases. Lawyers are very level-headed. solution-oriented and very responsive.’

‘Robert Rosu is a gifted dispute resolution lawyer who performs outstandingly in court.’

‘Ioana Hrisafi stands out as a 100% committed litigation lawyer whose prior expertise as a judge really makes a difference when it comes to presenting the best possible arguments in the courtroom. She is persuasive and to the point.’

‘From our direct experience, the dispute resolution practice stands out in the wide variety of legal services that Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii has provided to our company over the years. An excellent, but still affordable value-added service would sum it up.’

‘Oana Gavril is an exceptional professional, committed to providing a high-quality service, intuitive and pleasant to work with.’

‘Tuca Zbarcea and Associates law firm is truly exceptional in its field. What sets this practice apart is its unique ability to seamlessly blend a comprehensive understanding of Romanian labour laws with a profound grasp of international employment practices.’

‘Tuca Zbarcea and Associates is undoubtedly a top choice for clients seeking legal counsel in employment matters.’

‘Serban Paslaru and Mihai Anghel, the esteemed senior partners at Tuca Zbarcea and Associates law firm, are truly exceptional legal minds. Their extensive seniority and exposure to a myriad of legal scenarios have endowed them with an unparalleled depth of knowledge and a remarkable ability to navigate even the most complex legal landscapes.’

‘HR Managers fortunate enough to work with Serban Paslaru and Mihai Anghel would undoubtedly find themselves equipped with the finest guidance for addressing sensitive conflicts and employment matters.’

‘A well-balanced team with high expertise in legislation.’

‘Mihai Anghel is an experienced person with a strategic skillset. We collaborated on a lot of projects and all the time we succeeded.’

‘Maria Olteanu is a very proactive person with quick reaction when is needed.’

‘Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii has one of the best energy teams on the market. The lawyers are highly professional, open and attentive to the clients’ needs.’

‘The team is highly specialised in different areas and they work in a very good collaboration so that the end result is of a high quality.’

‘This team has all the ingredients to offer top-class legal services in energy. They are value-building partners for our business, demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise to address even the most complex work assignments.’

‘Sorin Vladescu stands out as an effective energy lawyer. He is one of the most strategic thinkers and planners that I’ve had the pleasure to work with. Thanks to his extensive legal expertise, he has a quick understanding of the central legal issues at hand and can adopt a solution-focused approach to problem-solving.’

‘Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii’s expertise in energy law and other regulations in the field of natural resources (mining, oil and gas etc) is spectacular!  I am grateful to have found such a team at Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii law firm.’

‘No doubt, Sorin Vladescu is terrific from both a legal and technical perspective. He is highly qualified and well-equipped to handle all sorts of legal issues.’

‘Nisa Jecu is confident and trustworthy; her engagement and communication levels are exceptional.’

‘I was very impressed by the direct involvement of the responsible partner in our project from beginning to end. Always giving precise answers, and doing anything to make things move forward.’

‘Andreea Oprişan is an outstanding partner with business acumen.’

‘Knowledgeable partners.’

‘Andreea Oprisan is one of our oldest and dearest collaborators, well versed in competition matters, pleasant and fully dedicated to providing best-in-class legal advice.’

‘Very high level advice.’

‘Hands-on and no-nonsense approach towards complexity. Strong knowledge of authorities’ practices. Negotiation skills.’

‘Beautiful team with exceptionally good IP lawyers. I work with them regarding several trademark cases.’

‘Dana Barbu’s work is excellent, she is fast and reliable, easy to connect with. Together with Ciprian Dragomir and Sergiu Cretu who are extremely seasoned IP professionals, they form the dream-team of any client.’

‘Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii’s IP team possesses a fantastic set of skills: legal prowess, client care, market knowledge, creative approach. They have broad expertise as regards copyright, trademark and patent and as regards IP litigation. In my opinion, the firm is the perfect choice whether you are a small business or an international corporation, as they can easily handle IP contentious, licensing and transactional matters. My experience with this team was smooth and pleasant. I received proper guidance and attention: overall, they made me feel like I was their most important client. ’

‘Dana Barbu is the first one I should mention. She is experienced, hardworking, attentive to details, responsive and thoughtful. She has a deep understanding of IP laws and monitors closely all legal developments in this area. She did a great job advising us on a matter regarding IP infringement.’

‘Ciprian Dragomir leads the IP team and has a good deal of experience in this field. He is also a certified intellectual property counsellor.’

‘Ioana Hrisafi is a highly skilled lawyer and a formidable litigator.’

‘Mihaela Maxim is tenacious, persuasive and talented, with very good results in court.’

‘The team’s procurement expertise is well above the market average and they are well known for their ability to work on sophisticated projects in the sector. This firm is a popular choice when it comes to PPP and procurement in Romania or in the region.’

‘Șerban Pâslaru and Vlad Cercel usually are the main contacts. Serban is a commercially astute lawyer, with outstanding experience in concessions, procurement procedures for large projects in various sectors. Vlad is incredibly experienced, with robust expertise on the regulatory front. His knowledge of the European regulations in this area and of other specific laws which are relevant to the PPP and procurement framework is remarkable.’

‘Iuliana Leon provides backup on several important matters and keeps a high profile by engaging in various public speaking events. She is practical and very meticulous.’

‘We have worked with many practices of the law firm and are very happy with the business acumen, high professional standards and client interaction.’

‘Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii’s top-quality real estate practice is superb. They have a diverse team with diverse backgrounds and they provide the best legal advice one could ask for. I respect and admire their commitment, availability and overall legal prowess.’

‘Razvan Gheorghiu-Testa is an accomplished real estate lawyer, very experienced, always hands-on, and consistently thorough in his advice. He has both the legal knowledge and business acumen to provide seamless service. We enjoy very much working with Razvan.’

‘Alexandra Peres is the new star in the team. She is extremely proactive, she gets right to the bottom of things to provide solutions to our legal problems.’

‘Amalia Dumitru is very helpful and responsive, with a professional attitude and also very good from a technical perspective.’

‘Raluca Misu keeps impressing me with her commitment and knowledge of the laws and overall practical experience in real estate and construction. She makes a great lawyer!’

‘The firm’s lawyers have vast experience and they are very competent as regards restructuring and insolvency advice. Lawyers are pragmatic, efficient, commercial-minded and they know the market very well.’

‘I highly recommend Catalina Mihailescu. She is super experienced, very attentive to detail and has an excellent reputation as an insolvency practitioner.’

‘Valentin Moga-Shaban is very good, with very good technical skills, very client-focused and efficient.’

‘Robert Rosu is deeply experienced, bright, tenacious, well known in courts! He has very good judgement, common sense and business sense.’

‘The team is very professional, very responsive. We can rely on prompt responses, the deadlines agreed are firmly met. ’

‘The individuals have a very good knowledge of our sector and its fiscal challenges. They are very well-connected with the news regarding the changes of tax legislation and the trends in the tax audits. They are also very experienced in the procedures related to challenge of administrative decision of tax authorities.’

‘The Tuca Tax team was the only professional and highly qualified team to offer our company an integrated and unified approach to both legal and fiscal issues and the guarantee of the successful results.’

‘They have the knowledge and the practical experience to assist the client in various tax matters. No matter how difficult the situation was, Tuca Tax gave us the comfort and assured us about the great result to come. A team of professionals and highly qualified and experienced tax advisers.’

‘Alexandru Cristea has assisted us on tax planning as well as VAT and tax audits. I value him due to his unique approach to the client, and to client needs.’

‘Ramona Chitu has provided us assistance during these years, advising us on our projects in various fields: tax optimisation, mergers and other business restructurings, tax audits, due diligence, tax litigation in the field of corporate income tax, and each time ended successfully.’

‘Cătălin Băiculescu is well known for his TMT legal experience and needs no further introductions. He is very knowledgeable about the laws in the audiovisual sector and efficient: he is able to review, process and synthesise information very quickly. His support in solving various legal issues affecting our business is greatly appreciated, he makes a fantastic TMT lawyer, wonderful to work with and down to earth.’

‘The firm is highly active in the TMT sector, they have experienced lawyers in their team who provide outstanding quality combined with impressive industry knowledge. When choosing our legal advisors, we want a team that meets the following criteria: know-how, promptness, focus on deadlines, open communication and professionalism. For us, Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii is at the forefront of the legal services market in every respect, and TMT is not an exception. ’

‘Over the past few years, I’ve been constantly meeting and liaising with Catalin Baiculescu, who is a one-of-a-kind TMT lawyer: well-prepared on the technical side, with strong interdisciplinary skills, in addition to being a powerful negotiator. He is extraordinarily diligent and proactive, offering both practical and commercially oriented solutions, which means that he really puts himself in clients’ shoes. ’

‘This law firm has an outstanding TMT team, they are highly specialised and easily cover all types of work relating to the telecom, media and technology sectors. They are extremely proficient and have a very strong knowledge and understanding of the nuances and technical implications of our business decisions.’

‘Cătălin Băiculescu is our main choice for media related work, he knows the industry inside out. He is a highly capable and versatile partner with enormous experience. Partner Vlad Cercel clearly stands out, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. He is well known for his experience in the telecom and audiovisual sectors. ’

‘This firm and its employees demonstrate great legal expertise! They are open and flexible to the customer’s schedule. They always go the extra mile to help and support the right way. I highly recommend their services!’

‘They work great as a team and also individually. The colleagues that we collaborated with are very well-prepared, very helpful, responsive and always do follow up with the client. We have only high praises for the following colleagues.’

‘Outstanding professionals. In this company, it seems like they hire only people with the highest IQs. It forces you, as a client, to up your game. ’

‘The team has excellent specialised expertise in the intricacies of online gambling laws, regulations, and industry practices. They easily assist in navigating the complex regulatory landscape governing online gambling. They use a client-centric approach by providing personalised, practical, timely and strategic legal advice in line with the client’s goals and objectives.’

‘Sergiu Cretu has outstandingly deep expertise in online gambling laws. He always keeps the clients updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and emerging legal issues within the online gambling sector. He tailors legal strategies to meet the unique needs and objectives of clients within the online gambling industry.’

‘Highly specialized criminal defense attorneys.’

‘The white collar crime team is operating like a specialized boutique criminal firm under the brand of Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii which in my view, is both time-effective and also cost-effective, as we benefit from the full range of legal services under the same roof.’

‘The entire team is excellent: Robert Rosu is an outstanding lawyer and one of the best defense lawyers in the country! He always makes sure that the advice and work are carefully tailored to each specific matter and respective clients’ circumstances.’

‘Manuela Gornoviceanu is extremely well prepared to handle any criminal case: she is rigorous, discreet and efficient. She always presented her findings in a clear and concise manner and highlighted for us the best arguments that we should make.’

‘Constantin Matei is is skilled, deeply compassionate and justice oriented. He demonstrates an excellent use of tactics and strategies.’

‘In addition to professionalism, we can add the team’s time and availability, finding solutions in critical situations, being open to technical and very technical discussions even if I was not a specialist, offering alternative solutions so that together we can choose the most suitable one.’

‘Very good collaboration and open and sincere communication on their part, and I would also add the relationship of sympathy and trust that has developed throughout the projects, so I recommend them with all openness, conviction and responsibility of the statements.’