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ENACHE PIRTEA & Associates
32 PICTOR ION NEGULICI STREET
1ST DISTRICT
BUCHAREST 011943
Romania

Romania > White-collar crime Tier 1

ENACHE PIRTEA & Associates is well recognised for its business crime practice, which covers in-court defence, as well as risk management and compliance advice on an ongoing basis. Clients include major companies and their senior management on individual bases. Simona Pirtea co-leads the department and her expertise covers public and private corruption, economic and organised criminal activity, and money laundering. She and fellow practice head Madalin Enache are praised by clients for their ‘specialised point of view on a variety of legal matters‘; Enache focusing on the litigation side of things, drawing on almost two decades in the field. Adrian Rusu is the other key contact in the team, specialising in tax evasion, money laundering, embezzlement, and corruption cases.

Practice head(s):

Simona Pirtea; Madalin Enache

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The strengths of Enache, Pirtea and Associates, is the ability of the lawyers to perfectly understand all particularities of each case and their relevant “field” expertise which permit them to find the best solutions for each case.’

‘Madalin Enache and Simona Pirtea are very open, available and involved lawyers; every time they were asked to provide their specialised point of view on a variety of legal matters, they took time to listen, to understand the matters, to ask for details and to ensure their professional legal advice.’

‘Active listening. Educated opinions and solutions. Professionalism. Result driven.’

‘Enache’s team deeply understands the core of client’s problem and needs: they have an holistic approach.’

‘All of them, and specifically Madalin have had outstanding capability and empathy to understand my needs and technical aspects in order to solve the issue.’

‘Simona Pirtea – kindness and human approach. Madalin Enache – fighting spirit, resilience.’

‘The team is proactive and business-oriented, providing high quality legal services in terms of expertise, communication, availability, response time, solutions.’

‘Professionals with excellent knowledge of legislation and standard practice as well, enthusiastic and innovative.’

Key clients

ENEL Global Infrastructure & Network

E-Distributie Muntenia & Banat

Kredyt Inkaso Investments Romania

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)

Fotbal Club CFR 1907 Cluj-Napoca

Alpha Bank Romania

Scania Romania

Centurion Jets

Robert Bosch (Romania)

Luther Imobiliare

Ocolul Silvic “Obstea Tulnici”

Uipath

DSC Express Logistic

Michaland

Work highlights

  • Representing the former CEO and CFO of ENEL Romania in a criminal file regarding accusations of tax evasion and intellectual forgery.
  • Representing the parent and Romanian company from the Kredyt Inkaso group in a cross-border investigation of an organised criminal group created by the former CEO.
  • Representing CAF (Spain) in a criminal investigation of a metro train incident involving civil and criminal responsibility for damages exceeding €7m.

EPA redefines the Romanian legal landscape through a unique blend of legal skills, initiative and dedication. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, we offer business-centric legal solutions anchored in integrity, constantly pushing the boundaries to help clients achieve their goals, whether in the specialized field of Business Crime, or across the spectrum of Business Law.

For close to 20 years, we have proven to be our clients’ best ally in fighting wrongdoings or injustice, either in criminal investigation or trials, while providing counsel for a robust regulatory environment, thorough compliance and white-collar due diligence.

From corruption to money laundering, economic crimes to abuse of office, embezzlement of EU funds to cybercrimes, copyright infringements to environmental breaches, our across-the-board expertise is highlighted by our track record of success, both in and off-court.

Representing foreign or local corporate clients, executives, officers, businessmen, public figures, politicians and officials, we handle criminal law cases from all procedural stances and at all levels of national and international jurisdictions.

This is unequivocally our core area of expertise in Business Crime, and we tackle it with unwavering attention and commitment across all its stages: preliminary analysis of all facts and documents, strategic planning in view of mitigating risks and safeguarding rights, drafting all supporting procedural documents and full-service representation in all criminal investigations and court motions or trials.
EPA is highly specialized in the critical realm of business ethics and integrity, covering areas such as anticorruption, anti-money laundering, antitrust and competition, acquisitions, financial matters, and other “white-collar” issues. We assist and provide for our clients compliance services, regulatory activities, internal training sessions, as well as assistance in extrajudicial procedures and for civil/commercial transactions stemming from criminal cases.
Department Name Email Telephone
White-Collar & Business Crime Consultancy Simona ENACHE-PIRTEA, Managing Partner simona@enachepirtea.ro 004/0740.13.73.58
White-Collar & Business Crime Litigation Madalin ENACHE, Senior Partner madalin@enachepirtea.ro 004/0723.32.35.41
Photo Name Position Profile
Madalin ENACHE photo Mr Madalin ENACHE Senior Partner
Simona Enache-Pirtea photo Mrs Simona Enache-Pirtea Managing Partner
Adrian RUSU photo Mr Adrian RUSU Partner
Partners : 3
Associates : 6
Counsels : 4
Consultants/Paralegals : 5
English
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Bucharest Bar Association
Romanian Business Leaders
British-Romanian Chamber of Commerce
Envisia - Boards of Elite
The Association for Preventing and Combating Fraud
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CLIENT: Stefan

POSITION/DOMAIN: entrepreneur, media and publicity

TESTIMONIAL: In the years we were together, Madalin was not just a talented lawyer, but also the help I needed to carry on with my life. He always told me what needed to be done and when, he was never bothered by the media frenzy of the case, he had patience with me and my problems, he always found solutions where I saw none, he never gave up on me or on the truth. He always continued forward, he managed all risks and negative effects of the case, he won more than anyone could have won for me. With him alongside, this battle was far less difficult.


CLIENT: Ioana

POSITION/DOMAIN: Partner, Italian Law firm

TESTIMONIAL: We are really delighted to co-work with ENACHE | CDA. The energy, dynamism and high professionalism of Madalin and his colleagues is outstanding.


CLIENT: Corina

POSITION/DOMAIN: CEO, pharma industry

TESTIMONIAL: We have noticed that Madalin is a reliable, hardworking and thorough person, a real professional in everything he does, with strong professional knowledge. He was keen to present options, advice on implications and work proactively in our company’s interests, such that we would have no hesitation in using his abilities for future legal advice and support. What we have also valued is the fact that Madalin was flexible, accessible and responsive and that we had access to his legal advices when required. He undoubtedly has the expertise and his approachability and customer service is more than excellent.


CLIENT: George

POSITION/DOMAIN: Senior public official

TESTIMONIAL: I have known Madalin for three years and I know he is a professional that I can truly rely on. Even if I had wished to meet him in different circumstances, I am glad I have him alongside me, in these troublesome times.


CLIENT: Gabriel

POSITION/DOMAIN: Manager, tobacco industry

TESTIMONIAL: It may seem incredible but in the first 24 hours of exclusive dedication from Madalin and his team I saw my hopelessness being turned by them, with professionalism and dedication, into a glimpse of hope and then a better future. With a holistic approach based on sheer professionalism, hard work and precision, disproving the cliché of “the accused must surely have done something wrong”, Madalin has proven to be more than an attorney but also a friend who listens and then fights for the truth and the right to remain innocent.


CLIENT: Evelina

POSITION/DOMAIN: Senior pharmacist

TESTIMONIAL: I have chosen to work with ENACHE | CDA for their expertise in the appropriate practice of pharmaceutical area, as they have provided prompt and courteous responses to my questions and made me confident that the team possess the special skills and experience to handle objectives of the agreement, the ethical standards and professional abilities.


CLIENT: Alexandru

POSITION/DOMAIN: Entrepreneur, medical care

TESTIMONIAL: Madalin has a distinct ability to know and comprehend the human spirit, being endowed with a remarkable intuition on how to make the person understand and manage a very difficult part of his life. He was always honest, permanently in control, he made me feel safe and protected, while handling the case with an energy and resourcefulness that I could only admire and which proved to bey a key asset in obtaining a positive solution. The way in which he handles the case while always concentrating on the person and his life, that for me is an art which I can only admire and be thankful for.


CLIENT: Mariana

POSITION/DOMAIN: Legal officer, media

TESTIMONIAL: Prompt, professional, performing, a friend; just a few of the words that reflect how they defend the rights of their clients in all cases, from the simplest ones to the most complex situations.

CLIENT: Alexandra

POSITION/DOMAIN: Legal officer, multinational corporation

TESTIMONIAL: As soon as my case got to them, I felt protected, I knew Madalin and his team are fully on the case and will find the best strategies to help me clarify matters swiftly and efficiently. I know a thing or two about law and I can truly say that the experience with ENACHE | CDA was life-saving & life-changing, for the best.

CLIENT: Brindusa

POSITION/DOMAIN: Notary public

TESTIMONIAL: I really appreciated the dedication, involvement and professionalism that they showed in helping me overcome a delicate matter. Throughout our collaboration we developed a relationship based on trust and I knew my problems would find their solution, which they did.



CLIENT: Stefan
POSITION/DOMAIN: entrepreneur, media and publicity
TESTIMONIAL: In the years we were together, Madalin was not just a talented lawyer, but also the help I needed to carry on with my life. He always told me what needed to be done and when, he was never bothered by the media frenzy of the case, he had patience with me and my problems, he always found solutions where I saw none, he never gave up on me or on the truth. He always continued forward, he managed all risks and negative effects of the case, he won more than anyone could have won for me. With him alongside, this battle was far less difficult.


CLIENT: Ioana
POSITION/DOMAIN: Partner, Italian Law firm
TESTIMONIAL: We are really delighted to co-work with ENACHE PIRTEA & Associates. The energy, dynamism and high professionalism of Simona and Madalin is outstanding.


CLIENT: Corina
POSITION/DOMAIN: CEO, pharma industry
TESTIMONIAL: We have noticed that Madalin is a reliable, hardworking and thorough person, a real professional in everything he does, with strong professional knowledge. He was keen to present options, advice on implications and work proactively in our company’s interests, such that we would have no hesitation in using his abilities for future legal advice and support. What we have also valued is the fact that EPA attorneys are flexible, accessible and responsive and that we had access to their legal advice when required.


CLIENT: George
POSITION/DOMAIN: Senior public official
TESTIMONIAL: I have known Madalin for three years and I know he is a professional that I can truly rely on. Even if I had wished to meet him in different circumstances, I am glad I have him alongside me, in these troublesome times.


CLIENT: Mariana
POSITION/DOMAIN: Legal officer, media
TESTIMONIAL: Prompt, professional, performing, a friend; just a few of the words that reflect how EPA defends the rights of their clients in all cases, from the simplest ones to the most complex situations.