Mr Iulian Popescu > Musat & Asociatii > Bucharest, Romania > Lawyer Profile

Musat & Asociatii has a comprehensive projects and public procurement group that covers all stages of the process, from bid through to delivery, as well as any contentious issues that might arise. The multidisciplinary practice draws expertise from across the firm, including related corporate, construction, finance, environmental and employment issues. Litigation is a core strength, and the firm has represented contractors in disputes at the highest level, including before the ECJ. On the non-contentious side, the firm continues to act on bids and projects across several key industries, including energy, transport, defence and telecoms. Iulian Popescu and Razvan Stoicescu are the two main contacts on the tender and projects side. Litigator Angela Porumb has carved out a strong reputation for related contentious proceedings.

Musat & Asociatii fields a multidisciplinary TMT practice which advises on the full range of corporate, litigation and regulatory matters. Data protection and cybersecurity advice are significant sources of work, with the firm advising major technology service providers and end-users in these spaces. On the regulatory side, clients particularly appreciate the team’s ‘good connection with local authorities for precise answers to questions‘. Versatile deputy managing partner Iulian Popescu leads the team, which also benefits from the presence of several well regarded associates, including managing associate Ana Maria Abrudan. Clients also single out out the ‘always very kind and helpful‘ corporate specialist Andrei Ormenean.

Musat & Asociatii has a versatile practice offering a comprehensive range of services to companies operating in the energy and natural resources sectors. M&A, finance, projects, regulatory and litigation all feature prominently on the firm’s agenda. The team is regularly used by major domestic and international clients including Hidroelectrica, Engie and Kaz Munay Gas International, and it is also instructed by numerous support services companies. Renewables are an increasingly strong area of focus, with practitioners developing good credentials in issues linked to green energy certificates. Lead partners include Iulian Popescu, a projects and procurement specialist, and corporate expert Razvan Stoicescu.

Musat & Asociatii continues to retain a strong presence in the Romanian market, built around a longstanding reputation for high-end advice and a solid portfolio of high-profile corporate clients. The team’s scale and cross-practice approach enables a broad range of transactional and day-to-day work for clients such as Ecolab, Sony and Google. This includes close collaboration with colleagues on related tax, real estate, employment and competition issues. Practice head and founder Gheorghe Musat has over 35 years’ market experience. Other key practitioners include Razvan Stoicescu, Iulian Popescu, and Monia Dobrescu.