Mr Stelian Garofil > Dragne & Asociatii SCA > Bucharest, Romania > Lawyer Profile

Dragne & Asociatii SCA‘s tax department is particularly experienced in tax disputes, with significant experience representing clients before national tax authorities. Stelian Garofil has particular expertise regarding commercial litigation, also an area of strength for Ioana Oprea, while Delia Boșman advises both corporate and individual clients on tax investigations and related litigation. Bogdan Toma is also recommended.

With an excellent track record in handling debt recovery proceedings, bankruptcy procedures and liquidation matters, the restructuring and insolvency practice at Dragne & Asociatii SCA regularly acts for banks, financial institutions, public authorities, corporate debtors and creditors in a range of matters. The group is particularly strong in advising on related court proceedings, as well as complex financial reorganisations. Daniel Cirstea and Gabriel Paraschiv are highly regarded practitioners; the duo have extensive experience in advising on high-profile insolvency proceedings, restructurings, enforcement proceedings and dispute resolution. Cirstea and Paraschiv co-head the practice with Stelian Garofil, Andreia Dumitrescu and Ana-Maria Filip.

Dragne & Asociatii SCA‘s dispute resolution practice is a strong choice for handling a broad spectrum of contentious work in the Romanian legal market. The team is regularly instructed by major foreign and domestic clients, with a solid track record in acting for banks in high-value litigation and representing companies in international arbitration, to name a couple of areas of expertise. The department houses a group of experts in alternative dispute resolution, however the practitioners are well versed in appearing in contentious cases before all court levels. Tax, IP, commercial and civil disputes are included in the team’s workload. Managing partner Ion Dragne is a highly regarded practitioner, and Stelian Garofil is sought after for advising on contentious commercial matters, shareholder disputes and insolvency disputes. Andreia Oana Dumitrescu has an excellent reputation for handling commercial litigation and domestic and international arbitration. Commercial and tax litigator Ioana Oprea and Delia Boșman, who brings experience in tax and administrative disputes, are also key names.

The banking and finance practice at Dragne & Asociatii SCA is well versed in handling contentious matters in the space. The team has seen an increase in advisory work, and has been kept busy advising on investments and loan restructurings. The client roster includes commercial and investment banks. The practice is jointly led by the quartet of Andreia Oana Dumitrescu, Daniel Cirstea, Delia Boșman and Stelian Garofil.