Oana Badarau > Peli Partners > Bucharest, Romania > Lawyer Profile

‘One of the most knowledgeable real estate legal advisors in Romania’, Peli Partners supports clients at all stages from the initial acquisition and financing through to construction and leasing. Clients praise its ‘broad range’ of sector expertise, spanning offices, retail, industrial & logistics, and residential projects. The team is led by ‘outstanding lawyer’ Oana Bădărău, whose dispute resolution skills complement her longstanding expertise in the sector. Managing partner Francisc Peli is also a key name in the team, with a proven track record on significant municipal services projects. Also recommended are Ioana Waszkiewicz and Alexandra Ioniță, the former is particularly noted for energy matters and the latter assists with a broad range of real estate investment and divestment transactions.

At Peli Partners, the team is perhaps best known for its expertise in handling corporate and commercial matters for clients in the real estate sector, often acting for major real estate developers in large transactions. The group is also adept at advising on regulatory matters and day-to-day corporate governance issues. Investment firms and banks are included the group’s client roster. The ‘very creative‘ Carmen Peli heads up the practice, and is highly regarded for her excellent track record in handling a number of landmark M&A transactions in Romania. Francisc Peli brings expertise in real estate law, and is active on related corporate and M&A matters. Oana Badarau also focuses on real estate transactions. Delia Dumitrescu, Oana Bucsa and Ana Atanasiu are singled out for their contributions. Andreea Cărare left the firm in February 2023.

Peli Partners is home to a ‘strong team of professional lawyers, responsive and with a good record in litigation matters‘. The practice is led by the triumvirate of Francisc Peli, Oana Bădărău and Ana Atanasiu. The trio is ably supported by Delia Lepadatu, who is very experienced in handling financial disputes.