Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile

‘Stan Tirnoveanu: excellent knowledge and experience.’

‘Cosmin Vasile is the Romanian star of international arbitration, but also a very strong litigator. Ovidiu Serban is a skilled lawyer with big experience in litigations. Monica Strimbei has considerable firepower for dispute resolutions, covering a wide territory of competencies.’

‘The arbitration team is simply outstanding. Collaboration has been easy and efficient, because the team is flexible and team members at all levels are individually strong performers.’

‘Cosmin Vasile’s experience and international reputation recommend him as a top choice for arbitration cases. He is a remarkable advocate with a great sense of strategy and understanding of the client’s business needs. I am impressed by the performance and energy of Violeta Saranciuc. She is a talented arbitration lawyer and has been on top of her game at every stage of the proceedings showing excellent case management and advocacy skills. Cosmin Cojocaru has demonstrated strong commitment. He is very competent in handling arbitration proceedings, responsive and has a thorough understanding of the technical aspects in construction disputes.’

‘A great, inclusive team to work with. Brilliant understanding of local law issues that they marry together with a true understanding of international arbitration practice and procedure. The go-to firm in Romania for anything international arbitration related.’

‘No one is better connected or more well regarded than Cosmin Vasile in the Romanian market. He has an international outlook and the experience to match which means his approach and product is first rate. He is well supported by Cosmin Cojocaru and Alina Tugearu who are both cut from the same cloth. Both have excellent attention to detail married with an ability to understand the bigger picture.’

‘ZRVP has always been in our top favorite dispute resolution law firms since they are simply among the best both at national and international level and both in terms of results and in terms of lawyer-client approach. They have treated our cases with the utmost professionalism, passion, dedication and care, and this approach has led to an uninterrupted streak of success in court. We feel that we can trust them with any legal matter, no matter how complex or strenuous, and it is wonderful to have them on our side for almost 15 years.’

‘This team is phenomenal and a joy to work with. We have been collaborating closely with ZRVP on some of our most important legal matters and they have demonstrated not only impeccable professionalism, but also full commitment and multidisciplinary knowledge. They have provided high-class legal defence in construction arbitration and have obtained maximum success. The fact that ZRVP has one of the largest litigation teams in the market recommends this firm for large and complex disputes. It is a big firm with good character.’

‘Excellent knowledge and significant experience in insolvency matters.’

‘Stan Tirnoveanu: great experience, ability to anticipate and overcome difficulties encountered, excellent availability.’

‘The individuals have a personal approach, are trustworthy and dedicated to the solution of the legal issue and not the billing.’

‘Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners is a law firm that provides exceptional client service, has positive word-of-mouth, embraces technology, and has a team with expertise that is consistent with the firm’s mission and clients’ expectations.’

‘Andreea Macasoi explains the law, outlines in clear language the steps in the process that need to be done. She is reassuring, articulate, knowledgeable and effective. Andreea makes the process so much easier and give us peace of mind in a stressful environment for a successful outcome.’

‘We engaged the ZRVP team due to their multidisciplinary knowledge, which was necessitated by the complex nature of the case. The white-collar team demonstrated exceptional competence in following up on issues entrusted to them.’

‘The lawyers from ZRVP were easily aligned with our objectives and very helpful for us to understand the specific issues of a criminal case. They have a deep understanding of criminal law and how to approach the competition and public procurement issues related to the case. They are well-experienced lawyers, dedicated to providing useful advice to the client, with precise guidance and efficient follow-up.’

‘Doru Cosmin Ursu is a strategic thinker, skilled in leading his team in our complex matter. He understands his clients’ business, discusses different scenarios and proposes very interesting solutions.’

‘George Avram is passionate and thoughtful about every issue in the case. He is also very personable, and clients enjoy working with him.’

‘We have been impressed from the outset by the firm’s strategic vision, which has set the difference in terms of approach in all pending projects. ZRVP has always been a very commited and close partner with excellent results and flexible billing policies.’

‘We have worked closely with Alina Tugearu on some sensitive IP matters, and she has guided us in taking the best decisions, with the aid of a highly specialised IP team.’

‘ZRVP’s IP team is the utmost that one can get in IP litigation, as their incredible experience in dispute resolution, combined with excellent grasp of the IP domain, always finds the best solutions in a dispute. They have handled the most complex and intricate patent matters for us with complete success.’

‘Alina Tugearu and Cosmin Vasile make the best team – Cosmin is the visionary setting the strategy and Alina has the knowledge, the passion, the determination and the advocacy skills to get to the end result.’

‘Good, best and wise. I ‘ve been working with ZRVP for more than 12 years now for several cases, all of them handled properly. The quality of the solutions was very good, and they were able to solve our last cases in a very elegant manner, in a direct negotiation.’

‘Understanding the various fields of activity means a lot, and understanding the general context when analysing a case is very important. For this I highly recommend Alina Tugearu as being one of the best professionals on the market.’

‘ZRVP clearly stands out with its unique client-first approach. The firm’s attorneys with which we had the pleasure to work with seem all  pro-active, meticulous and come with out-of-the-box and equally adequate solutions for all the legal matters we have thrown their way so far. As ZRVP’s client, we can affirm that our company received the highest level of first-class legal services and we can attest that their professionalism comes second to none. As always, the people make the business.’

‘We would definitely suggest that ZRVP is a a ”one-stop shop” in what concerns any complex legal matters, both contentious or not, requiring technical knowledge or not. The firm is renowned for its reputation on the Romanian market (with a very good international exposure) and can surely handle every legal matter proficiently and in due time. As a must, we have to underline that it is always a pleasure to collaborate with ZRVP as the team is able to perfectly adapt to any business context we have forwarded its way.’

‘What makes the team members stand out is their always hands-on approach only seconded by their enthusiastic and energetic ever-present involvement.’

‘In regards with the collaboration we have had till now with Elena Iacob, we can clearly say she is an outstanding source of advice on any type and angle of public procurement related matters. She is always solution-oriented, keeps a brilliant and macro overview at all times, and she is a high calibre professional and one of the top lawyers we have had the pleasure to work with.’

‘ZRVP has one of the best teams in the area of PPP. We appreciate a lot the creative solutions as well as the readiness to work under tight deadlines, as such is often the case in this area. Foremost, we know that we can rely on the vast expertise of the lawyers from ZRVP, which outsmart their competition on the market by bringing a multidisciplinary vision in each case they handle.’

‘Monica Strimbei is an excellent lawyer with remarkable knowledge and intuition in the area of PPP as well as a vast expertise in a big variety of industries, which are vital in working in the area of PPP.’

‘We collaborated smoothly, everything went well.’

‘A very professional team, always happy to help and to find solutions, very pro-active, never a problem for them to be called at any time in urgent cases. You can always and at any time count on them and their advice.’

‘Ioana Racoti is an exceptional lawyer, she is constantly up-to-date with the legislation, she has a lot of experience in different areas of activity, she is a very communicative person. She is pro-active is finding solutions, she has a very professional attitude with the clients. She always explains any detail that might be unclear with calm and willingness to help.’

‘Elena Iacob is an exceptional professional, always happy to help and to explain to you in detail in order to be sure you have understood all the implications of a solution.’

‘The team is excellent and sophisticated with regard to their knowledge of issues and financial matters, especially when it comes to complex lending structures. A well-versed group of lawyers that leave nothing to chance. The team has impressed me with their breadth of knowledge, market savviness and responsiveness. They are strong both on the borrower and lender side, it is obvious that they have done a lot of cross-border work because they juggle easily with financing conditions and know how to get the best deal for their clients.’

‘Negotiations are always carried out by Ioana Racoti and Elena Iacob and they are also the main points of contact during the procedures. They both provide great counsel and are truly commited to the deal, thorough and diligent in all projects. Ioana Racoti handles with ease sophisticated issues, I am always impressed with her. Super smart, knows the market, completely dedicated to her work and navigates brilliantly the dynamics between lender groups. Just outstanding! Elena Iacob does a terrific job for her clients as well, handles also cross-border matters smoothly and is an excellent technical practitioner. One of the smartest people you will ever meet. Both are very enjoyable to work with.’

‘Very solid legal knowledge and understanding of the business background, customised advice for the specific question.’

‘Andra Constantinescu – standout managing associate for employment.’

‘The team is exceptionally well equipped to handle high-profile competition work because of an outstanding combination of industry and legal knowledge, flexibility, and dedication to achieve the best possible results. All lawyers are well versed in Romanian and EU competition law and the team exhibits the perfect mix of top-quality technical expertise with commercial common sense.’

‘The legal team is in permanent exchange with us, and we work together every step of the way, deciding the best strategy and solutions. We are extremely happy with the cooperation.’

‘Ioana Racoti and Elena Iacob are our main points of contact. Ioana and Elena are our anchors for energy and competition law advice. They combine the highest quality technical expertise with common sense practical advice.’

‘Ioana Racoti is always calm, generous with her time. Never fails to identify errors or cracks in the law, find a solution when nothing seems feasible, come up with ideas that seem bold, almost impossible at first, but that end up to be the winning initiative. She understands the most intricate of technical details, her sharp eye never misses a thing and is brilliant in everything she does. I have a huge admiration for the lawyer Ioana and I am in awe of the amazing person she is.’

‘Elena Iacob’s depth of experience and knowledge is standout. Responsive, always stays focused and is available at short notice, qualities which are very important to us. She has proven on different occasions that she is able to assess the pressures and challenges that face our industry and understands what the companies we represent need to operate. The fact that she is well-connected opens doors for us and facilitates the needed dialogue with relevant authorities.’

‘Violeta Saranciuc has provided expertise in competition and state aid from the perspective of EU law. Her legal arguments were efficient and persuasive in court.’

‘ZRVP is one of the oldest, most experienced Romanian law firms, covering a wide area of legal sectors, offering exceptional value for money, advice and support. Their experience helps them to offer support for the most complex transactions and to be able to master any local legal intricacy.’

‘Ioana Racoti is an exceptional practitioner, a hands-on manager, a very accurate adviser, very hard-working, she is able to deeply understand the client’s business and needs.’

‘Anca Danilescu – focused on the client’s needs rather than own ego, availability, professionalism and positive attitude, excellent team player.’