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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
Dispute resolution Tier 2
Suciu Popa has established itself as a significant player in domestic and cross-border dispute resolution. The team, which includes highly respected managing partner Luminița Popa, Roxana Fercală, and Daciana Popa, is especially strong in disputes concerning the energy and infrastructure sectors, including privatisation and public procurement related claims. The group has also been involved in high-profile international arbitrations. Insolvency, antitrust and public law related claims also feature prominently.
Practice head(s):
Luminița Popa, Daciana Popa; Roxana Fercală
Testimonials
‘Professional, efficient and solutions oriented. Their communication ability and openness differentiate them from other lawyers I have worked with. A good focus on using new technology and solutions to get the work done. Excellent collaboration with the experts.’
‘Miruna Suciu and Dan Ciobanu – great client service, great communication skills and ability to find the right solution.’
Key clients
Enel Investment Holding BV
Rompetrol Rafinare SA
Strabag
Hidroelectrica SA
Rompetrol
KazMunaiGas
Hunt Oil Company of Romania
Bolt (former Taxify)
GFR – Grup Feroviar Roman SA and Grampet
Engie
Taddei SpA
Enel Energie Muntenia
Enel Green Power
AZVI SA
Bulgargaz EAD
Gianni Versace
Energy and natural resources Tier 2
Energy and natural resources are core sectors for Suciu Popa, which has built a strong reputation for complex domestic and cross-border issues. The firm's client base includes a mix of major power and oil and gas companies as well as notable investors in the space. They regularly trust the team on their most strategic corporate, infrastructure and regulatory needs, including high-value disputes. Managing partner Miruna Suciu and energy expert Cleopatra Leahu are especially active on the non-contentious and regulatory side, while Luminița Popa is the main lead for contentious issues.
Practice head(s):
Miruna Suciu; Luminița Popa; Cleopatra Leahu
Testimonials
‘Professional and well balanced.’
‘The team at Suciu Popa is very dynamic and professional. Very straightforward and no time wasted. Because of their dynamic profile, they are very collaborative with peers and workflows and synergies come naturally.’
‘Miruna Suciu and Luminita Popa stand out through their seniority and high quality advice. They are both very implicated in supervising the firm’s projects. Partner Dan Ciobanu is also to be noted for his professionalism.’
Key clients
SNGN Romgaz SA
KMG International
Rompetrol Rafinare SA
Enel SpA
Enel Green Power
E-Distributie Muntenia, E-Distributie Banat and E-Distributie Dobrogea
Oilfield Exploration Business Solutions SA
Romanian Commodities Exchange (Bursa Romana de Marfuri SA)
Hunt Oil Company of Romania
Helix Oilfield Services Ltd
Mazarine Energy
Bulgargaz EAD
Eximprod Group
Hidroelectrica
Engie Romania
Banking and finance Tier 3
Suciu Popa has a versatile practice that represents a broad range of borrowers and investment funds, many operating in the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a number of mandates involving the lease finance business. Managing partner Miruna Suciu is very experienced, while Crina Ciobanu has good expertise on regulatory matters as well as the transactional side.
Practice head(s):
Miruna Suciu; Crina Ciobanu
Testimonials
‘Always available and delivering the work in time, even in short notice, with a high professional degree ’
‘Cleopatra Leahu and Andrei Georgescu reflect the qualities of the firm’
Key clients
KMG International (KMGI)
Grup Servicii Petroliere S.A.
R34dy Zrt.
Grup Feroviar Roman and Grampet
Mercedes Benz Leasing IFN SA (part of the Daimler group)
Monsson Group
Romanian Association of Banks
Biroul de Credit
Engie
AZVI
Black Sea Oil & Gas
Capital markets Tier 3
Suciu Popa is especially strong on the equity capital markets front and regularly works alongside leading global law firms on the Romanian aspects of cross-border listings. Practice co-heads Miruna Suciu and Dan Ciobanu have good experience of representing a broad range of issuers on IPOs, secondary public offerings and share buy-backs, as well as related regulatory issues.
Practice head(s):
Miruna Suciu; Dan Ciobanu
Key clients
SNGN Romgaz SA
Rompetrol Rafinare
SIF Transilvania
ARO Palace
Bursa Romana de Marfuri BRM SA
Shareholders of SIF Transilvania SA
Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Suciu Popa has, in a relatively short time, established itself an impressive reputation for high-end corporate and private equity-related transactional matters. The firm's broad international clientbase ensures a strong flow of multijurisdictional mandates. The team is especially active in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Founding partners Miruna Suciu and Luminița Popa both come highly recommended by clients and have good standings in the market.
Practice head(s):
Miruna Suciu; Luminița Popa
Testimonials
‘Our experience with Suciu Popa is excellent. They provide unmatched advice in corporate, commercial and M&A field, based on the lawyers’ expertise and involvement in relevant large cases during the last years. We found them to be reliable advisers, with a deep experience in large multiple jurisdiction transactions and availability to step in and find a solution even at the shortest notice. They are very creative but rigorous lawyers, two qualities making the difference in the market.’
‘Miruna Suciu is a name worth highlighting. She is one of the top professionals in the field who offers excellent advice and oversees the projects end to end, being involved in the most minute details.’
Key clients
SNGN Romgaz SA
GFR/Grampet
Strabag
R3ady Zrt
Bolt Technology OU
Mercedes Benz Romania
AoP Orphan Pharma
Rompetrol and KMG International (KMGI)
Enel SpA
E-Distributie Muntenia, E-Distributie Banat, E-Distributie Dobrogea
Hunt Oil
Black Sea Oil & Gas
Helix Oilfield Services Ltd (Scotland)
Central Bottling Company Ltd
Muller Dairy
SIF Transilvania
Nordic Life
PPP and procurement Tier 3
Suciu Popa has a multi-disciplinary team that is well equipped to handle major PPP and public procurement mandates. The firm is especially strong on energy-related projects and concession agreements, and also has good expertise on major road projects. Managing partners Miruna Suciu and Luminița Popa are both active in this area, with Popa having a strong focus on related contentious proceedings. Cleopatra Leahu is also well-regarded by clients.
Practice head(s):
Miruna Suciu; Luminița Popa; Cleopatra Leahu
Testimonials
‘I appreciate very much their communication skills. Because they asses in an objective way any situation and present in a way that any person of team can understand.’
‘I worked mostly with Cleopatra Leahu. I appreciate her objective assessment and communication skills. Her way to speak and present a situation in a way that helps to make good and faster decisions. I believe she can do anything with the same high level of quality.’
Key clients
SNGN Romgaz SA
KMG International
Rompetrol Rafinare SA
Enel SpA
E-Distributie Muntenia, E-Distributie Banat and E-Distributie Dobrogea
Daimler/Mercedes Benz
Delta Block International GmbH
Hunt Oil Company of Romania
Bulgargaz EAD
Strabag AG
PORTO CARRAS S.A.
Hidroelectrica
Grampet/ Grup Servicii Feroviare
SIF Transilvania
Engie Romania
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |