Musat & Asociatii > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile

‘Very good legal expertise in preparing the documentation for different legal cases.’

‘Good professionals, ready to innovate.’

‘The team from Musat is complete and very well prepared and they deliver a full service, almost on the spot, both in public sector works but also in any related or complimentary needs.’

‘They are very involved in the matters they approach but also with a objective perspectives, always giving the best advice even when the client would not prefer to hear the other perspective.’

‘I am old fashioned. I look for competence, availability and results – all for a sensible price. This firm delivers that. Monia Dobrescu is excellent. She delivers what I want: competence, availability and results – cost effectively.’

‘Proactive and non-standard approach to client’s needs, perfect for distance communication, deep knowledge on electronic administrative channels of communications. Always quick reactions, a perfect fit of clients needs’

‘Musat & Asociatii have assisted us with an ongoing complex M&A project. The team succeeded to take necessary steps for performing the due diligence activities in a very short period of time, delivering the reports in the agreed timeframe.’

‘Overall impression is 10/10. We try to get their advice on most major deals and we do rely on their advice. Availability, business oriented approach are all part of the package. No weaknesses to note.’

‘We’ve been working extensively on corporate, M&A, and financing matters with the team coordinated by Razvan Stoicescu. His team is always fast responding and on point. We do thank Razvan for his availability, on the spot advice, and business oriented approach. More specifically, he always gets the deal done, while keeping in mind our best interest. Another strength would be that he and the team were efficient and got everything done without unnecessary delays.’

‘Many experts in many fields and good at making the documentation.’

‘Good professionals and always ready to support’

‘The team is very attentive to all details and plans strategies for all contingencies and possibilities. They think ahead until the end of the process and beyond, always planning for all future possibilities. They can keep in mind a lot of details of fact and handle very complex problems, with a lot of technicalities. They also very realistically evaluate all sides of a problem and can determine which arguments are viable and should be pursued and which should be set aside.’

‘We have worked directly with Paul Buta, who has provided us with very good analysis of the case and has created a very detailed and complete strategy for the whole proceedings. He can bring a lot to the table: academic credentials, a scientific and up-to-date knowledge of the legal arguments and of the particulars of the market, a business-oriented mind, attention to detail and a flair for long-term strategies.’

‘Musat’s dispute resolution team is one of the strongest on the market, both in terms of quality of the advice and in terms of territorial coverage. This was important to us since we have engaged them for our more complex litigations which take place in different cities across the country. We trust them with the most complex matters we are faced with because we have seen them handle all kinds of complicated issues of law (be it Romanian law, European law or matters which needed to also be assessed under international law). They have continually provided excellent advice, have engaged with us to come up with detailed strategies and have delivered good results in a challenging environment. The responsible lawyers can be easily reached anytime either by calls, video calls, e-mails etc. and they have responded fast and to the point. What sets them apart is their approach, unique among the law firms on the market, to look into every detail and from every perspective, which is what you want from your lawyers when the stakes are high.’

‘Cosmin Libotean (Partner), has been involved in almost all our litigation matters and we are very pleased with his dedication and availability but also with his pragmatic analysis helped by his vast experience with courts all over Romania. He is a most reliable and trustworthy companion on our journeys into litigation. We also work with Paul Buta (Partner) who is best suited from highly complex matters. His attention to detail and master chess-like planning allows detailed strategies to be developed from the beginning so nothing can catch him off-guard. Never sweetens the pill but you know from the start what are the realistic expectations and can plan accordingly.’

‘People in this company are very valuable and they act in a professional manner with the clients. I always feel respected, promptly replied to and very satisfied with the result.’

‘Knowledge, customized approach to clients, very good understanding of pharma market’

‘In depth knowledge of the legal and social environment in Romania.’

‘The competence of the overall team is great and the availability to support in a lot of tasks in the complicated context of the pandemic has been really appreciated.’

‘The team is well organized and client oriented. They deliver professional advice day and night.’

‘Very comprehensive in their analysis of any problem, will work with other specializations within the firm to address all angles of an issue. They think and plan according to the real objectives of the business and provide the best advice to achieve those objectives. They know our business and can anticipate our goals and align their advice to our strategy.’

‘Paul Buta is a top IP lawyer, with an academic background, who can provide innovative solutions applying the most recent insights and having a very strategic approach, planning well ahead and thinking about all possible risks. Julieta Sfecla knows all there is to know about trademarks and is very familiar with what is happening in the sector in Romania and in the EU.’

‘Musat & Asocitii have been dealing with an Intellectual Property case quite important for our company for some years most satisfactorily. We were referred to them by another firm and have been a very good choice so far. Beyond the basic capabilities, which they posses them all, I would note their loyalty to clients and their capacity to anticipate any problem and/or situation. When having a litigation process abroad it is always good to know that you’ve got a professional firm dealing on your behalf and making it easy-to-understand.’

‘Paul Buta – Partner, and Julieta Sfecla – Managing Associate: both of them have a high technical and specialised IP law level.’

‘They work with us on very complex matters while being very attentive to details. They have shown great ability in understanding complex and innovative contractual mechanisms that respond to our business objectives. We have found their advice to be comprehensive and their approach to be meticulous. I have particularly liked the fact that they always think not only of what the law provides but also of what the answer of the other party is likely to be. In the numerous calls on the matter, I have found them to be very responsive and always aiming for perfection in their delivery.’

‘I have primarily worked with Paul Buta who we trust has the skills and capacity to handle such complex matters. He was open to understanding the very complicated workings of the project and has provided valuable input throughout. I especially liked that he can think in terms of not only intellectual property, media and advertising law, but also in terms of liability to the business as it is supposed to operate. He is mindful of all risks that can appear and always finds a way to make it happen.’

‘Paul Buta is the coordinator of the IP and competition team and our main point of contact. Paul is a very good lawyer who always provides business-focused solutions in a clear and comprehensive manner, straightforward and consistent with our intentions, which is essential. He has an impressive number of professional achievements in all kinds of IP litigations and has a particularly analytical and strategic thinking, which helps us with complex legal problems on the market. In our opinion, the fact that he is also a professor of law and his experience in all fields of IP and competition make him a great practitioner, an excellent strategist and one of the most valuable lawyers in Romania. Julieta Sfecla is a skilled IP lawyer, highly qualified, with a particular focus on trademarks. Julieta has great legal skills and provides sound and practical legal advice in an efficient and responsive manner. She is dedicated to working on our projects, oriented to finding what is best for the client.

‘I want to mention Paul Buta, who is outstanding at all times. He has an excellent knowledge on intellectual property and a great capacity of synthesizing. Always up to date and open for calls and quick updates.’

‘Working with Musat & Asociatii gave me access to this team’s expertise and professionalism. We were the beneficiary of their innovative, successful solutions for insolvency proceedings and refinancing. Their strengths are customer orientation and legal excellence. I had access in 2021 to their high quality services.’

‘I especially appreciated the fact that they anticipate the client’s needs. Mihai Popa and Dana Buscu propose different approaches, successful for the client, thanks to their huge expertise. I always received successful solutions for my complex legal cases. The collaboration with Mihai Popa was very prompt and professional and this makes the difference compared to other law firms in Romania I worked in the past. He demonstrated high flexibility and attention to details. Dana Buscu is a good listener and a very good strategist, always offering the optimal solution.’

‘I think one of their strengths is working as a team and focusing on solutions. They really listen to the client and understand its need and use their team to make a strategy to address the need. They really do great work.’

‘The people we have interacted with are really client oriented, both partners and associates, and very efficient. Having worked with other lawyers before I can say without hesitation that the people from Musat & Asociatii have impressed me.’

‘As there are multi specialised teams dealing with the issues, it is possible to have a full view and discussions about different topics.’

‘An extreme commitment to legal aspects and practice in the country. Total availability and ease of communication.’

‘Musat’s TMT team is well seasoned and time standing. Working with them I come to realize the value added holistic advice they provide whilst handling complex technical and regulatory mandates.’

‘The capability to answer to all the parameters required by our company.’

‘Availability, flexibility and good reactions.’

‘Razvan Stoicescu has a great team of young and inspired lawyers. He manages them well and also is able to allocate associate resources adequately to client’s needs.’

‘Ana Maria Abrudan is our point of contact. She has a solid understanding of the Romanian telecoms market. Combining legal skills with a solid understanding of the client’s business model is key to success.’

‘Paul Buta is very meticulous and strategic in his analysis, always available and on-top of all facets of the matter. He knows both the law and the facts inside-out and is always evaluating improving our position. Manuela Lupeanu is very knowledgeable of all matters competition law, both in EU and Romania and taps into the latest developments to provide innovative advice.’

‘The competition team involved in our project (complex litigation file) proved a high level of competence and a great ability to present the arguments in a very well structured, clear and logic manner, without compromising on the quality of arguments, which is very difficult to achieve (especially in competition law related litigations) but very important in order to ensure that the arguments are easily followed and properly understood.’

‘On line contact is useful. Excellent communication and advise from Monia Dobrescu.’

‘They are trustworthy, reliable and experienced. An old company who is always there for you no matter how long is your litigation. I work with Stefan Diaconescu and he is a trustworthy, reliable, experienced, knowledgeable and hard working lawyer.’

‘The white-collar crime team from Musat & Asociatii really stands out due to their quality, their direct approach to problem solving and the level of their commitment. Stefan Diaconescu is one of the most remarkable criminal defense attorneys we have collaborated with, having the ability to achieve amazing results in highly complex criminal cases. His drafting skills and ability to be calm under any circumstances makes him our go-to lawyer in criminal cases.’