Leroy si Asociatii > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile
Leroy si Asociatii Offices
10-12 MAIOR GHEORGHE SONTU STREET
011448 BUCHAREST
Romania
Leroy si Asociatii > The Legal 500 Rankings
Romania > Banking and finance Tier 3
Leroy si Asociatii's practice frequently acts for borrowers in a range of industries, and fields experience in handling both domestic and cross-border matters. The group is well versed in advising public bodies in Romania on financial regulatory matters. Andreea Toma heads up the practice, and regularly handles transactional work. She is ably supported by Cristian Bumbac and Adriana Spataru.Practice head(s):
Andreea Toma
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We have collaborated with Leroy si Asociatii for a long period of time. We assess their work as high quality, professional and focused to meet requirements and deadlines.’
‘During the structuring and design of different financing transactions and negotiations the representatives of Leroy si Asociatii showed a very good understanding of the nature of transaction and proved to be business oriented, solving in a timely manner all issues raised and positively addressing the points of negotiations.’
Key clients
Expert Petroleum
BNP PARIBAS
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA)
The International Securities Lending Association (ISLA)
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA)
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
The European Federation of Energy Traders (EFET)
EMI EQUIPEMENT MAINTENANCE INDUSTRIE S.A
BNP PARIBAS PERSONAL FINANCE SA PARIS SUCURSALA BUCURESTI
Work highlights
- Provides ongoing assistance to ISDA with updating the Romanian Netting, Collateral Provider, Collateral Taker and Clearing Members Reliance opinions it publishes on its website.
Romania > Employment Tier 3
Leroy si Asociatii ‘s employment team runs the gamut of employment-related matters: advising on individual and collective labour issues, management relations and restructuring, and employment dispute resolution. It also has immigration and expatriation capabilities. Clients include banks, retailers, pharmaceutical companies, and major energy groups. Team head Bruno Leroy acts for both domestic and international clients, while employment specialist Mara Dosinescu is a further name to note.Practice head(s):
Bruno Leroy
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Eti European Food Industries (FMCG)
LVMH (Louis Vuitton) – Luxury goods
Nordic Pharma
Zaharul Premium Ludus (ex TEREOS)
BNP Paribas Group
Somarest (part of the Louis Vuitton Group)
Work highlights
- Assisting BNP PARIBAS PERSONAL FINANCE S.A. PARIS SUCURSALA BUCURESTI on day-to-day matters in connection with its restructuring.
- Assisted LVMH with various employment matters.
- Assisting CEVA Logistics with matters related to employment.
Romania > Capital markets Tier 4
Led by Andreea Toma, the team at Leroy si Asociatii is sought after for its expertise in handling structured products, including swaps and derivatives, and is adept at assisting with transactional and regulatory work. Cristian Bumbac is recommended for derivatives matters.Practice head(s):
Andreea Toma
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
International Capital Market Association (ICMA)
International Securities Lending Association (ISLA)
International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA)
European Federation of Energy Traders (EFET)
Work highlights
- Assisting the ICMA with updating the industry opinion regarding repurchase transactions and buy/sell-back transactions.
- Acting for ISLA in matters pertaining to securities lending transactions contemplated under the Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA) published by the client.
- Advising the ISDA in relation to the enforceability of certain provisions of the ISDA/FIA Client Cleared OTC Derivatives Addendum when used in conjunction with any of the 1992 or 2002 ISDA Master Agreements.
Romania > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Under the leadership of M&A expert Bruno Leroy, the corporate team at Leroy si Asociatii has established strong credentials for handling M&A, joint ventures, and investments and divestments. Automotive, banking and finance, consumer goods, insurance, energy, construction and agribusiness are key sector strengths for the group, which is also widely recognised for its specialist focus in assisting French clients with corporate matters. Other key practitioners include the 'versatile and very competent' Andreea Toma and senior associates Ruxandra Manciu and Anda Tufan.Practice head(s):
Bruno Leroy
Other key lawyers:
Andreea Toma; Ruxandra Manciu; Anda Tufan; Adriana Spataru
Testimonials
‘The team is extremely united between juniors and partners which is rather rare in a law firm and promotes reactivity. On the other hand, the team perfectly knows both French and Romanian mentalities, which is a very valuable asset for negotiations.’
‘The main partner Bruno Leroy is personally involved in resolving the difficulties of a negotiation and goes beyond his role as legal adviser. Adriana Sparatu and Andrea Toma have a perfect knowledge of Romanian law, which is just normal, but above all, show great imagination to find the most favourable legal solution for their client.’
‘Smart, reliable and efficient team.’
‘Bruno Leroy and Anda Tufan are both available and efficient.’
‘Excellent team, very dedicated to clients.’
‘Bruno Leroy- outstanding knowledge of the Romanian market. Andreea Toma- a true business partner, versatile and very competent.’
‘Very professional team with perfect knowledge of the Romanian market specificities. Special knowledge of the potential cultural differences which position the team perfectly to support cross border transactions.’
‘All the professionals I’ve met benefit from a multi cultural business experience and speak several languages fluently.’
Key clients
Louis Vuitton
ETI European Food Industries S.A.
EMI EQUIPEMENT MAINTENANCE INDUSTRIE
Servier
Gefco
CEVA Logistics
Intacct
Tereos
Engie Romania
Groupe Rocher
Bird&Bird
Expert Petroleum
Financiere Esterel SAS
Work highlights
- Advised Tereos on the divestment of its interest in a company that operates a large sugar factory in Romania.
- Advised EMI Equipement Maintenance Industrie and its shareholders on all legal aspects of an investment of a majority stake by the private equity fund Innova.
- Advised Engie on the due diligence process and drafting and negotiation of agreements for a business transfer agreement and share purchase agreement.
Romania > Dispute resolution Tier 4
Leroy si Asociatii's dispute resolution team is perhaps best known for assisting public entities with administrative litigation. Practice head Vincentiu Constantin brings experience in advising on a broad range of contentious work. Bruno Leroy and Luminita Busuricu are also key practitioners to note.Practice head(s):
Vincentiu Constantin
Other key lawyers:
Bruno Leroy; Luminiţa Buşuricu
Testimonials
‘Very professional, real business law partners.’
‘Bruno Leroy has excellent knowledge of the Romanian market and all of the litigation team are quite prompt and responsive.’
Key clients
Expert Petroleum
Albalact S.A.
Engie Romania S.A.
Naval Group
Suez International SAS
TIAB Romania
Vitalia Group (Romania)
ETI European Food Industries S.A.
AIC Land Development S.A.
Romania > Energy and natural resources Tier 4
‘Top quality local knowledge, great client skills and excellent legal skills‘ characterise Leroy si Asociatii‘s project development team, which focuses on energy sector work. It combines strength in both traditional power and renewable energy forms, and often works with international clients. ‘Outstanding partner’ Andreea Toma co-leads the team with Bruno Leroy, who offers ‘a unique mix of business understanding and law skills.’Practice head(s):
Bruno Leroy; Andreea Toma
Other key lawyers:
Mihnea Ratiu
Testimonials
‘Bruno Leroy has a unique mix of business understanding and law skills.’
‘Andreea Toma is a very competent lawyer, versatile and dedicated to clients.’
‘The team is proactive and provides accurate advice.’
‘We have collaborated with Leroy si Asociatii for a long time. We assess their work as high-quality, professional and focused to meet requirements and deadlines.’Â
‘ The tea has top-quality local knowledge, great client skills and excellent legal skills.’
‘Andreea Toma is an outstanding partner; Mihnea Ratiu is a very capable associate.’
‘Bruno Leroy and his team are always available and they provide high-quality advice.’
Key clients
NAVAL GROUP
SUEZ INTERNATIONAL S.A.S.
ENGIE ROMANIA S.A.
MBDA (FRANCE)
EXPERT PETROLEUM
EUROGAMMAS
EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF ENERGY TRADERS
Work highlights
- Advising Engie Group on the expansion of its green power generation facilities in Romania through green field projects and brown field projects (asset deals and share deals).
- Advising EFET on various issues including the issuing of an industry legal opinion concerning the enforceability of close-out netting provisions of the EFET General Agreement Concerning the Delivery and Acceptance of Electricity.
Leroy si Asociatii > Firm Profile
The firm: Leroy si Asociatii is one of Romania’s leading independent law firms. With 25 years of experience in the Romanian market, the firm has gained national and international recognition for its contribution on some of the most significant investments and transactions in Romania.
From the very beginning, Leroy si Asociatii has had an important impact on the Romanian legal advisory market. The firm’s teams have worked efficiently on ground-breaking transactions across multiple practice areas, notably in mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, banking and finance, real estate and projects and infrastructure. Having advised on several major privatisations, the firm subsequently successfully structured high-profile acquisitions, and were instructed to act on the first Romanian law governed syndicated credit facility, the largest real estate financing in Romania, as well as the first motorway concession project in the country at that time.
Leroy si Asociatii has extensive expertise advising on high-profile transactions. The firm has established practices in all areas of business law (competition, regulatory, employment, dispute resolution, intellectual property), and assists clients on day-to-day business by taking a cross-disciplinary approach, along with a thorough understanding of the clients legal and commercial needs.
The firm’s diversified portfolio of international and national clients includes leading corporations, credit institutions, international financial institutions, investment funds, small and medium-sized enterprises and state-owned companies. In addition, the firm’s legal capabilities enable it to advise international associations on various legal matters, and the Romanian government on legislative projects in highly regulated sectors.
Areas of practice: The firm’s team of 20 lawyers has first-rate legal skills, in-depth market knowledge, and the experience of providing innovative legal solutions to business ambitions.
With comprehensive legal knowledge and excellent practical skills, its lawyers deliver high-standard, business-oriented advice across a wide range of disciplines. Furthermore, the firm’s lawyers’ multiple specialisations enhance the quality of its services in several industries, enabling the delivery of a customised response to each of its clients’ particular needs and objectives.
Additionally, Leroy si Asociatii works closely with reputable international law firms on cross-border transactions and is able to deliver integrated legal advice at all times on any transaction.
The firm provides multinational, international institutions, SME, and local company clients with the full range of services to meet their specific legal and business needs, so as to facilitate smooth interaction with the Romanian authorities and other essential stakeholders.
The firm assists investors wishing to settle in Romania, as well as companies already established, in relation to their day-to-day business activity.
Leroy si Asociatii has a departmental structure covering all the main branches of business law:
Corporate and M&A; banking and finance; capital markets; competition, distribution and consumer law; real estate; energy and natural resources; projects and infrastructure; intellectual property and data protection; employment; dispute resolution; insurance and aviation.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate M&A | Bruno Leroy | leroy@leroylaw.ro | +40212330310 |
| Banking and finance | Andreea Toma | toma@leroylaw.ro | +40212330310 |
| Real estate | Bruno Leroy | leroy@leroylaw.ro | +40212330310 |
| Energy and natural resources | Andreea Toma | toma@leroylaw.ro | +40212330310 |
| Projects and infrastructure | Andreea Toma | toma@leroylaw.ro | +40212330310 |
| Employment | Bruno Leroy | leroy@leroylaw.ro | +40212330310 |
| Capital markets | Andreea Toma | toma@leroylaw.ro | +40212330310 |
Lawyer Profiles
| Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Bruno Leroy | Partner – Practice areas : Competition, Distribution & Consumer Law / Corporate,… | View Profile |
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Mrs Andreea Toma | Partner – Practice areas : Banking & Finance / Corporate, M&A /… | View Profile |