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Suciu Popa Offices
15 B/C MARESAL ALEXANDRU AVERESCU BLVD
6TH FLOOR, 1ST DISTRICT
BUCHAREST
Romania
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Suciu Popa > The Legal 500 Rankings
Capital markets Tier 2
Suciu Popa continues to expand at a rapid pace, and its capital markets team is seeing a growing number of high-end mandates. The team's lawyers have strong experience in IPOs, secondary public offerings and private placements, while on the debt side the team has been involved in several major cross-border bond issues. Related regulatory and disputes work is also high on the agenda. Managing partner Miruna Suciu and Dan Ciobanu are key names.
Practice head(s):
Key clients
SIF Transilvania
KMG International
Hidroelectrica
Mercedes Benz Romania
Strabag
Black Sea Oil & Gas
Rompetrol Rafinare SA
Enel Investment Holding NV
Muller Dairy
Bolt (Taxify)
Enel SpA
Dnata
Helix Oilfield Services Ltd
PgNIG
Romanian Commodities Exchange (Bursa Romana de Marfuri SA)
Dispute resolution Tier 2
Suciu Popa has a growing disputes practice with three partners and a further ten lawyers experienced in cross-border litigation and arbitration. The firm is especially noted for its excellent track record representing energy and infrastructure clients in a variety of issues, including complex construction, regulatory, contractual and environmental claims. Luminița Popa is a leading figure in the market.
Practice head(s):
Key clients
Enel Investment Holding
Rompetrol Rafinarie
Strabag
Hidroelectrica
Hunt Oil Company of Romania
Bolt (former Taxify)
GFR – Grupul Feroviar Roman
Engie
Taddei
Delta Bloc
Enel Energie Muntenia
Enel Green Power
AZVI
Colas
Dnata
Bulgargaz
Energy and natural resources Tier 2
Suciu Popa is well known for its strong niche representing clients in the energy sector. This includes high-end corporate and project finance support, as well as advice on regulatory and environmental issues. In recent years, the firm has also represented energy clients in several significant arbitration and litigation proeedings. Managing partners Miruna Suciu and Luminita Popa are very well regarded, and Cleopatra Leahu is considered a leader in the field.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘The team has a sound grasp of the Romanian oil & gas sector. They are able to advise across the piece, including the finance, corporate and regulatory aspects.’
Key clients
KMG International
Black Sea Oil & Gas
Rompetrol Rafinare
Enel Investment Holding
Enel
Oilfield Explorations
Helix Oilfield Services
Romanian Commodities Exchange (Bursa Romana de Marfuri SA)
E-Distributie Muntenia, E-Distributie Banat and E-Distributie Dobrogea
Enel Green Power
Hunt Oil Company of Romania
PGNiG Poland
Mazarine Energy
Eximprod Group
Bulgargaz EAD
Banking and finance Tier 3
Suciu Popa acts for several key borrowers in the energy and natural resources industry. Project finance is a strong area of expertise, although the team is also strong on regulatory matters, refinancings, fund finance and acquisition finance. Miruna Suciu and Crina Ciobanu have good track records in this area.
Practice head(s):
Key clients
SIF Transilvania
Mercedes Benz Leasing IFN
KMG International
Black Sea Oil & Gas
Romanian Banks Association
Hidroelectrica
Grampet/GFR
Rompetrol Rafinare SA
Enel Investment Holding
Kirchdorfer
Enel SpA
Helix Oilfield Services
Romanian Commodities Exchange (Bursa Romana de Marfuri SA)
E-Distributie Muntenia, E-Distributie Banat and E-Distributie Dobrogea
Enel Green Power
Strabag
Eximprod Group
Hunt Oil Company of Romania
PGNiG Poland
Mazarine Energy
Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Suciu Popa is 'highly experienced in all areas of commercial, corporate and M&A'. It has made a strong impression on the market, picking up several high-profile corporate and private equity-related mandates. The firm has a particularly strong profile in the energy sector, though it has also been involved in significant deals in the IT and consumer goods industries. Miruna Suciu, Cleopatra Leahu and Dan Ciobanu are key names.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘The firm is highly experienced in all areas of commercial, corporate and M&A. The advice they provided was on point and offered practical solutions to complex legal matters. We especially appreciated their partners’ hands-on approach throughout the entirety of the projects, the swift responses and actions, as well as the very good communication they maintained with us at all times.’
‘Miruna Suciu is a highly skilled professional who offers clear advice and anticipates the client’s needs. Her business acumen and knowledge about the relevant market gave us full confidence that our projects will be successful.’
‘Mihai Caragui is expert in M&A, providing us fast and comprehensive support in all matters.’
Key clients
Mercedes-Benz Romania
KMG International
Central Bottling Company
Bolt (Taxify)
Kirchdorfer
Black Sea Oil & Gas
Muller Dairy
Rompetrol Rafinare
Enel Investment Holding
SIF Transilvania
Enel SpA
Helix Oilfield Services
Romanian Banks Association
Romanian Commodities Exchange (Bursa Romana de Marfuri SA)
E-Distributie Muntenia, E-Distributie Banat and E-Distributie Dobrogea
Enel Green Power
Grampet/Gup Servicii Feroviare
Hunt Oil Company of Romania
Mazarine Energy
Engie
Oilfield Explorations
Dnata
PPP and procurement Tier 3
Suciu Popa is a key name for energy related contract procurement and infrastructure advice; its lawyers are also highly experienced in transport infrastructure and public utilities projects. The team also regularly acts for clients in the related disputes. Miruna Suciu, Crina Ciobanu and Luminita Popa are well regarded for their expertise and jointly lead the practice.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘The Suciu Popa team is highly qualified in the PPP & Procurement field. Throughout our collaboration the team has continuously proved its capacity to quickly understand the intricacies of the project and to react very promptly, while also offering a practical and thorough approach in all aspects of handling public procurement procedures, authorities and all related aspects.’
‘Crina Ciobanu is an excellent communicator, explaining patiently and clearly all possible scenarios and identifying ways of dealing with them.’
Key clients
SIF Transilvania
KMG International
Hidroelectrica
Mercedes Benz Romania
Ribera Salud
Kirchdorfer
Strabag
Black Sea Oil & Gas
Rompetrol Rafinare SA
Enel Investment Holding NV
Muller Dairy
Bolt (Taxify)
Enel SpA
Dnata
Helix Oilfield Services Ltd
PgNIG
Suciu Popa > Firm Profile
The firm: Suciu Popa was founded in 2016 as an independent full-service law firm by an experienced team committed to making a difference in the Romanian legal market. The firm’s aim is to provide unique value for clients through understanding of their legal needs, efficiency and robust partner involvement.
The team draws on the strong reputation of its partners, built during 20 years of acting for blue-chip clients including major strategic investors and investment funds, local entrepreneurs and foreign corporations, public authorities and international financial institutions in some of the largest complex cross-border transactions, milestone investment projects and dispute resolution files.
Suciu Popa has particular highly recognized capabilities in mergers and acquisitions, energy and natural resources, litigation, international arbitration, capital markets, infrastructure, PPP and public procurement, construction, real estate, competition and IP.
During its first year of activity, the firm scored several major achievements, being involved in some of the largest cases ever handled in Romania, both in transactional practice and international disputes.
Notably, it successfully represented Enel Investment Holding BV in highly complex ICC arbitration proceedings initiated by the Romanian State against Enel, with multiple claims exceeding 1.2bn USD. The firm also assisted SABMiller in relation to the sale of its Romanian business to Asahi Breweries, as part of a cross border transaction including SABMiller businesses in Romania, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, with a value exceeding 7bn USD.
Suciu Popa has swiftly confirmed its position as a top-tier legal services provider on the local market, being highly ranked by the legal international directories, Legal 500 EMEA, IFLR 1000, Chambers & Partners, as well as by Global Arbitration Review and Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration
Areas of practice: Suciu Popa represents clients in all areas of business law including: antitrust/competition, asset management, banking and finance, capital markets, competition litigation, corporate and commercial, construction, litigation, employment, compensation and benefits, energy and natural resources, environment, infrastructure, PPP and public procurement, intellectual property, international arbitration, international trade, IP and patent litigation, mergers and acquisitions/privatization, project finance, real estate, regulatory and compliance, restructuring and insolvency and tax litigation, in a wide range of industry sectors among which automotive, financial institutions, manufacturing and industrial products and services, media, mining and minerals, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, power and renewable, private equity, real estate and construction, retail/FMCG, technology, telecommunications, transport, water and waste management.
The team frequently teams up with international law firms in large cross-border transactions, based on the lawyers’ skill and insight developed by representing clients in virtually all capacities.
Suciu Popa combines smooth and efficient legal support, often being asked to create different and unique contracting models, processes and new investment structures. It provides its clients with a multidisciplinary and cross-functional approach, open-mindedness and flexibility.
Since incorporation, Suciu Popa is handling complex deals and cases entrusted by high-profile local and international companies such as Enel, Colas, SABMiller, Azvi, Daimler, Hunt Oil, KazMunaiGas, Petrofac Ltd., Dnata Catering, Black Sea Oil & Gas, Mazarine Energy, Kirchdorfer, Muller Dairy, SIF Transilvania, TNT, Engie, Orbico Group, Hidroelectrica, Monsson, Hochtief, Hili Properties.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Antitrust/competition | Miruna Suciu | miruna.suciu@suciupopa.ro | |
Antitrust/competition | Andrei Georgescu | andrei.georgescu@suciupopa.ro | |
Banking and finance | Miruna Suciu | miruna.suciu@suciupopa.ro | |
Banking and finance | Crina Ciobanu | crina.ciobanu@suciupopa.ro | |
Capital markets | Miruna Suciu | miruna.suciu@suciupopa.ro | |
Capital markets | Dan Ciobanu | dan.ciobanu@suciupopa.ro | |
Construction | Luminita Popa | luminita.popa@suciupopa.ro | |
Construction | Roxana Fercala | roxana.fercala@suciupopa.ro | |
Corporate and commercial | Dan Ciobanu | dan.ciobanu@suciupopa.ro | |
Corporate and commercial | Cleopatra Leahu | cleopatra.leahu@suciupopa.ro | |
Litigation, IP and patent litigation, competition litigation | Luminita Popa | luminita.popa@suciupopa.ro | |
Litigation, IP and patent litigation, competition litigation | Iulian Cioienaru | iulian.cioienaru@suciupopa.ro | |
Energy and natural resources | Miruna Suciu | miruna.suciu@suciupopa.ro | |
Energy and natural resources | Luminita Popa | luminita.popa@suciupopa.ro | |
Environment | Cleopatra Leahu | cleopatra.leahu@suciupopa.ro | |
Environment | Crina Ciobanu | crina.ciobanu@suciupopa.ro | |
Infrastructure, PPP and public procurement | Luminita Popa | luminita.popa@suciupopa.ro | |
Infrastructure, PPP and public procurement | Crina Ciobanu | crina.ciobanu@suciupopa.ro | |
Intellectual property | Andrei Georgescu | andrei.georgescu@suciupopa.ro | |
International arbitration | Luminita Popa | luminita.popa@suciupopa.ro | |
International arbitration | Roxana Fercala | roxana.fercala@suciupopa.ro | |
International trade | Luminita Popa | luminita.popa@suciupopa.ro | |
International trade | Roxana Fercala | roxana.fercala@suciupopa.ro | |
Mergers and acquisitions/privatisation | Miruna Suciu | miruna.suciu@suciupopa.ro | |
Mergers and acquisitions/privatisation | Cleopatra Leahu | cleopatra.leahu@suciupopa.ro | |
Project finance/asset management | Miruna Suciu | miruna.suciu@suciupopa.ro | |
Project finance/asset management | Luminita Popa | luminita.popa@suciupopa.ro | |
Real estate | Dan Ciobanu | dan.ciobanu@suciupopa.ro | |
Real estate | Crina Ciobanu | crina.ciobanu@suciupopa.ro | |
Regulatory and compliance | Miruna Suciu | miruna.suciu@suciupopa.ro | |
Regulatory and compliance | Cleopatra Leahu | cleopatra.leahu@suciupopa.ro |
Lawyer Profiles
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Cleopatra Leahu | Cleopatra Leahu is a Partner, with substantial experience in energy & natural… | View Profile |
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Luminita Popa | Luminita Popa is one of the two Managing Partners of the firm… | View Profile |
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Miruna Suciu | Miruna Suciu is one of the two Managing Partners of the firm,… | View Profile |