KPMG Legal - Toncescu & Partners SPRL > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile
KPMG Legal - Toncescu & Partners SPRL Offices
sos. Bucuresti-Ploiesti 89A
district 1
Bucharest
Romania
KPMG Legal - Toncescu & Partners SPRL > The Legal 500 Rankings
Romania > Restructuring and insolvency Tier 2
KPMG Legal - Toncescu & Partners SPRL has strong credentials for insolvency and restructuring mandates, with a solid track record in advising on out-of-court restructurings and related fraud investigations. Cross-border matters are another key driver of work for the group. The client base includes prominent names within a wide spectrum of sectors. Insolvency law expert Nicoleta Mihai heads up the practice.Practice head(s):
Nicoleta Mihai
Other key lawyers:
Vlad Peligrad; Călin Dragoman; Andreea Liviță
Key clients
FSA Sisteme de Asamblare SRL
Blue Air Aviation SA
Totalgaz Industrie SRL
Transenergo COM SRL
Astra Asigurari
Mediafax Group
Work highlights
- Assisting Astra Asigurari with insolvency litigation.
- Assisting Totalgaz Industrie with a reorganisation.
Romania > Banking and finance Tier 3
With a strong track record for advising on banking and finance regulatory issues in Romania, KPMG Legal - Toncescu & Partners SPRL‘s team acts for a number of international banks and financial institutions with operations or transactions in Romania. Laura Toncescu heads up the practice, and brings two decades of experience in the sector. Other key practitioners include Sebastian Olteanu, who is well versed in assisting multinational entities with financial services transactions, Cristina Rosu, Günay Duagi and Raul Dimitriu.Practice head(s):
Laura Toncescu
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘In our collaboration, the team was open to extend actions in order to achieve our startup goals in regulatory licensing.’
‘Detailed advice on Romanian finance law in context of complex multi-jurisdictional financing.’
‘Very detailed answers to queries.’
‘I have been working with these lawyers for many years, and I am very satisfied. They possess excellent analytical skills, approach their work with a client-centered approach, are innovative, and have deep knowledge across various sectors. This expertise allows them to provide tailored solutions that align with clients’ specific business objectives.’
‘Professional, well adapted to the clients needs, they provide very good integrated opinions and solutions.’
‘Exceptional consultants with experience and very supportive: Cristina Rosu and Laura Toncescu.’
‘A diverse and exquisite team with a focus on professionally and in due time meeting the demands from clients. Good value for money. Open to new technologies.’
‘I note Laura Toncescu, Gunay Duagi, Cristina Rosu, and Raul Dimitriu. All of them are fully dedicated to the expectations of the customers. They are diverse, each of them excelling in different fields of law (such as banking, M&A, GDPR, intellectual property) but, together, forming a strong team.’
Key clients
Porsche Finance Group
EOS Group
Alpha Bank Romania SA
Pepco Group Limited / Pepco Group Services Limited
Banca Comerciala Romana SA (BCR)
Heyblu Ifn S.A.
Garanti Bank S.A.
Token Payment Services SRL
BRD – Groupe Societe Generale S.A.
First Bank SA
AMCC (Romanian Debt collection Association)
Work highlights
- Assisting Alpha Bank Romania with updating legal documentation in accordance with latest changes in specific legislation.
- Acting for Porsche Bank Romania on its intended reorganisation in Romania.
- Advised the client on a multi-million euro cross-border transaction.
Romania > Tax Tier 3
The tax controversy team at KPMG Legal - Toncescu & Partners SPRL offers both advisory and dispute resolution services, and has significant international reach. Vlad Peligrad, head of the tax litigation practice, has extensive experience of insolvency, fraud investigations and crisis management alongside dispute resolution. Călin Dragoman focuses his practice on tax litigation, with experience handling customs disputes. VAT, corporate income tax, and transfer pricing are all areas of strength for the multidisciplinary team.Practice head(s):
Vlad Peligrad
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Cerealcom Dolj S.R.L.
Bardeau Holding Romania S.R.L.
Fabory SRL
Rockwool Romania SA
Zes Zollner Electronic S.R.L.
General Mobilier Store S.R.L.
Kathrein Romania S.R.L.
Voestalpine Giesserei Linz Gmbh
Azcale Constructie SRL
Roquet Eastern Europe SRL
Work highlights
- Provided legal assistance and representation to Cerealcom Dolj in a tax litigation regarding VAT for grains delivery to foreign buyers.
- Managed to overturn the initial decision of the High Court, by the High Court itself, on the applicability of the EU law for client Fabory and after the re-judgement of the recourse, the High Court issued a favourable decision (changing its initial ruling).
- Provided legal assistance and representation in relation to tax dispute litigation concerning supplementary Corporate Income Tax in relation to the transfer pricing dossier and the transaction inter-company for ZES ZOLLNER ELECTRONIC.
Romania > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
KPMG Legal - Toncescu & Partners SPRL' corporate practice is home to 'a highly skilled group of lawyers'. The team is well known for advising on transactions within Romania's real estate sector, however the group is equally adept at assisting investment entities with corporate work in a broad range of sectors. Laura Toncescu has a solid track record in representing major international and Romanian companies in acquisitions and regulatory matters; she co-heads the department with Vlad Peligrad and Dragos Iamandoiu, who brings experience in cross-border deals.Practice head(s):
Laura Toncescu; Vlad Peligrad; Dragos Iamandoiu
Testimonials
‘We had the privilege to collaborate with KPMG Legal’s team on a project pertaining to a company merger and acquisition. The firm demonstrated an exceptional level of excellence, boasting a highly skilled group of lawyers who possess profound expertise in the field. They not only provided effective solutions but also exhibited a remarkable ability to grasp and address the most intricate legal matters.’
‘Throughout our close collaboration, the professionalism exhibited by Dragos Iamandoiu was truly exceptional. He consistently provided invaluable guidance and unwavering support for both the business and legal aspects of the project. His flexible approach and readiness to stand by our side in discussions and negotiations, even when called upon at short notice, were commendable.’
‘They are reliable, professional and responsive, they know to adapt and understand the clients’ business.’
‘Strong involvement, deep understanding of the business, fast reactions to requests, professional attitude.’
‘Fair, open, professional, fast.’
Key clients
Paval Holding
Golden Food Snacks
White Image
Dentstore
MedLife
Natanael
TeleportHQ
Marcom R.M.C. 94 SRL
Bancroft Fund
Green Group
Turpaz
EOS Group
Work highlights
- Advised Paval Holding on the acquisition of CA Immo’s portfolio in Romania.
- Advised the founders of Dentstore on the transfer of the entire shareholding of Dentstore to private equity fund Abris Capital Partners.
- Acted for White Image on its takeover by Mediapost Hit Mail.
Romania > Dispute resolution Tier 5
Under the leadership of Vlad Peligrad, KPMG Legal - Toncescu & Partners SPRL's dispute resolution practice has a solid track record in handling tax litigation and contentious insolvency matters, and has also been kept busy advising on contractual disputes. The team has seen an increase in work from clients in the construction sector. Peligrad is ably supported by Oana Caloian and Călin Dragoman.Practice head(s):
Vlad Peligrad
Other key lawyers:
Oana Caloian; Calin Dragoman
Key clients
Cerealcom Dolj S.R.L.
Nm Construction Zone Srl
Fabory Srl
Rockwool Romania S.R.L.
Horeco Impex Srl
Intrarom Sa
Kathrein Romania S.R.L.
Voestalpine Giesserei Linz Gmbh
Azcale Constructie Srl
Work highlights
- Acting for Cerealcom Dolj in a number of disputes concerning damages for alleged breaches of contracts.
KPMG Legal - Toncescu & Partners SPRL > Firm Profile
A new choice…
Because we deliver not only legal, but business solutions as part of an integrated KPMG team, underpinned by commerciality, quality and technology.
About KPMG Legal
KPMG Legal acts in Romania through Toncescu si Asociatii SPARL, a full service, young, dynamic and innovative Romanian law firm.
KPMG Legal is led by legal professionals with extensive experience and comprises a highly qualified team of lawyers, who are specialized and recognized as legal experts in several fields. Above all, we are committed to uncompromising legal excellence and innovation.
Our team has the right blend of lawyers with a strong academic background and legal technical savvy and always abreast of technological developments. We operate through a multidisciplinary approach and deliver integrated services to clients, while leveraging the extensive knowledge of legal and business experts from various fields and industries to provide insightful legal advice tailored to each client’s needs.
We are regularly ranked and awarded as a top tiers law firm in key practice areas.
What we do
Our firm focuses primarily on financial services and Fintech, technology law, data privacy/cyber security, corporate and M&A, litigation and dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency and also has specialized practices in the areas of real estate and construction, employment, public sector and infrastructure, and competition and antitrust.
Over the last few years, our financial services practice has assisted clients in complex transactions with an aggregated value of over EUR 2.5 Bil.
The KPMG Legal team is breaking new ground in legal advisory to Fintech companies with innovative business models including in regulatory projects involving the National Bank of Romania and the Financial Supervisory Authority.
KPMG Legal’s M&A practice has led complex transactions in the financial services, FMCG, medical services, real estate and retail sectors.
Our litigation team has also successfully advised and represented in court and arbitration proceedings international and local companies in complex tax and commercial matters.
We have developed a highly qualified team on data privacy leading several projects on compliance with GDPR in the financial services, industrial, pharmaceutical and other industries.
Financial services
KPMG Legal’s financial services practice is a leader in the Romanian market and covers the full range of financial services companies. Our team has advocated the need of all players, including the authorities, to adapt and accept changes in the industry and has been involved in supporting their efforts in this respect. We have a rich track record in ground-breaking projects and we have been involved in many of the most prestigious projects in the market.
Our practice is ranked by prestigious legal directories such as IFRL and The Legal 500, and constantly received local awards.
Banking
- Authorisation of banks and financial institutions (e-money, NBFIs, payment institutions) with the National Bank of Romania
- Acquisitions of banks and financial institutions
- Executives on dedicated teams training
- Restructuring of NPL portfolios/NPL transactions
- Restructuring projects (mergers, spin-offs, transfers of business)
- Project finance
- Real estate finance
- Collateral management Products, sales/distribution
- Consumer protection law / payments transactions
- Leasing and factoring
- Financing public sector companies and entities
- Due diligence investigations and transaction assistance
- General compliance and monitoring the evolution of legal framework
Capital markets
- Capital market operations: initial public offerings, takeovers, bonds, securitizations
- Corporate governance
- Delisting process and squeeze-out
- Minority shareholders’ rights
- Market abuse
- Remuneration policies
Insurance and insurance distribution
- Licensing and passporting insurance, and insurance distribution services
- Insurance products, sales/distribution and liability to customers
- Terms and conditions, standard forms
- Corporate governance and compliance for insurers and distributors of insurance
- Liability to customers, indemnity review, claims management
- Due diligence investigations and transaction assistance
- General compliance and monitoring the evolution of legal framework
- Executives on dedicated teams training
Technology law
We use our extensive knowledge of the complex commercial and technical issues encompassing Romanian and EU regulatory frameworks, so as to assist clients in relation to complex outsourcing deals, e-commerce, as well as commercial and distribution issues for the new technologies.
We support our clients with legal advice on designing and negotiating contractual frameworks for complex IT transactions, licensing models and transactional due-diligence.
Our expertise
- Cloud computing
- Outsourcing
- Artificial intelligence
- Blockchain
- Fintech
- IT service contracts
- New market entry
- Technology-oriented transactions
- E-commerce
Data privacy/Cyber security
Whether our clients activate in industries relying on big data and analytics such as banking, pharma, retail, transportation or any other sector, personal information is increasingly an indispensable business asset.
We offer support on data privacy compliance programs and audits, our team being experienced and agile in identifying the best approach for the prevention of data or cyber incidents, or for responding to an incident in a timely and legally compliant manner.
- Compliance reviews
- Data security breach
- Advice on data protection implications under specific industry sectors (e.g. financial services)
- Data protection audits
- Cross-border data transfers
- Privacy litigation
- Whistleblowing
- Direct marketing and cookies
- Data governance
Corporate and M&A
At the core of our practice are services that are tailored to the specific characteristics of each project or transaction. The comprehensive scope of our services, the international reach of our resources and a professional and multidisciplinary approach define the experience clients have when working with us.
Corporate services M&A Services
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- Incorporations of legal entities
- Corporate restructurings (mergers, spin-offs, changes of corporate form, shareholders’ exit from the companies and other forms of corporate restructuring)
- Corporate liquidations and insolvencies
- Cash-pooling
- Corporate housekeeping and legal entity management
- Corporate governance and regulatory compliance
- Shareholder advice, including special legal audits and squeeze-outs
- Shareholders’ meetings of listed companies (calling notices, invitations, storyboards, scenario planning, coordination share register, minutes, etc.)
- Advice for senior management, boards of directors and their committees on a wide range of issues, including corporate governance and liability management
- Drafting and negotiating pre-deal documents (e.g. LoI, MoU, NBO etc.)
- Structuring transactions
- Performing due diligence (buy-side and sell-side)
- Drafting and negotiating transaction documents (share purchase agreement, asset purchase agreement, investment agreement, shareholders’ agreement)
- Drafting and negotiating any other documents in relation to a transaction (escrow agreements, shareholders’ agreements, transitional support agreements)
- Legal assistance up to and at closing of the transaction, e.g. assisting with / keeping track of fulfillment of any closing conditions / requirements; preparation, co-ordination and execution of the closing
- Following-up with any formalities required (e.g. registration of the new shareholding in the trade registry, sending of any notices to public authorities, if required)
- Advising on any legal issues after the closing (e.g. including drafting any notices of claim)
- Following-up any supervision of rights / duties resulting from the transaction documents
Litigation and dispute resolution
KPMG Legal represents key clients in complex domestic and international litigation and arbitration proceedings as well as in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
Our lawyers have been involved in global complex commercial litigation, tax litigation, white collar crime advice and strategic risk management advice, as well as competition law investigations.
Conflict resolution
- Domestic and international litigation
- Domestic and international arbitration
- Mediation
- Other alternative dispute resolutions
Areas of law
- Financial services
- Corporate law including post M&A disputes
- Employment law
- Insolvency and restructuring
- Public sector
- Competition law
- Construction law (including FIDIC)
- Insurance law
- Commercial contracts
Matters covered
- Conflict management / resolution
- Courtroom litigation (preliminary injunctive relief, proceedings on the merits, appeals)
- Crisis management
- External regulatory and criminal investigations
- Internal fraud investigations
- Regulatory compliance, regulatory investigation and regulatory challenges
- Counterparty risk and background check
- Criminal law defence
Insolvency and Restructuring
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We offer integrated services with our partner, KPMG Restructuring. Our attorneys have many years of experience not just in advising distressed companies, but also in helping private and institutional creditors protect and enforce their rights against insolvent debtors. In every project, we offer strategic advice to our clients comprehensively assessing the options under commercial, corporate, labor, and insolvency law, as well as any other industry specifics.
Our practice is ranked by prestigious legal directories such as Legal 500.
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In&Out of Court assistance
- Insolvency analysis and liquidity planning
- Preparation, review, and monitoring of recovery plans, including measures to strengthen capital structure
- Insolvency law ramifications of business transactions
Debtor assistance
- Board member liability limitation
- Advising and representing debtors in insolvency
- Debt restructuring
- Performing and non-performing loans
Creditor rights
- Defending against insolvency petitions
- Representing creditors in creditor committees
- M&A in insolvency
- Business transfers
- Portfolio transfers
Intellectual property/digital media
As intellectual property can be the most valuable asset of a business, we will help enhance the value of your assets.
The legal advice provided by our Intellectual Property dedicated lawyers is based on a profound understanding of the Romanian and European legal framework.
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Thanks to our experience, we are able to manage complex projects, identify potential risks and propose effective tailored solutions. The involvement of our lawyers provide an ideal legal environment for your IP projects, including but not limited to protecting and registering IP rights, selling and transferring IP portfolios, structuring complex contractual mechanisms etc.
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Real estate and construction
We have extensive experience in advising national and international investors, project development companies and other companies within the real estate sector on complex real estate transactions. We have advised construction companies on various types of agreements including FIDIC contracts.
Real estate transactions
- Due diligence
- Contracts
- Construction and development
- Real estate finance
Real estate projects
- Asset management
- Assistance with concession projects
- Litigation and arbitration (including FIDIC arbitration)
- Development structures
Employment
Our lawyers offer tailored services adapted to the individual needs of our clients. Our team has the expertise and knowledge of a wide range of employment related issues and provides advice customized to the clients’ processes, corporate culture and business specifics.
Our international dimension adds value to our services, delivered based on local knowledge to clients with borderless businesses. We aim to meet client expectations with confidence, in a timely and reliable manner, based on independence, commitment to quality legal work and business focus.
We handle a wide range of your employment law challenges including preparation and review of employment contracts, assistance during disciplinary actions, dismissals, transfer of employees or related to bonuses, pension schemes and much more.
Our expertise
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- General employment law advice
- Employer compliance (work time recording, overtime, night work, staff lease etc.)
- Employee handbooks
- HR policies & procedures
- Collective bargaining agreements
- Redundancy programs
- Discrimination related assistance
- Employees’ remuneration and incentive programs
- Assignment structuring and assignment policies and processes
- Due diligence
- Start-up support
- Employment advice during corporate restructuring processes (mergers, spin-offs, transfer of shares, business transfer)
- Post-transaction compliance
- Tailored training
- Employment litigation
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Public sector and infrastructure
KPMG Legal assists clients with structuring public procurement and concession projects, preparing tender documentation, providing tender evaluation assistance, and supporting with public procurement law scrutiny. Our lawyers have extensive FIDIC-related expertise both in drafting and offering legal assistance in relation to FIDIC contracts and in assisting and representing clients in FIDIC arbitration or dispute resolution.
Public procurement and concessions
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- Structuring the public procurement and concession process
- Drafting tender documentations
- Public procurement law scrutiny of the contractual relationships of municipal entities; Publicprocurement law scrutiny of public-private cooperation
- Public procurement disputes
- Tailored training
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Public-private partnerships (PPPs)
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- Assistance in determining project suitability for PPP structuring and execution in conformity with public procurement law
- Structuring of procurement processes
- Coordination with regulatory authorities, subsidies authorities, and tax authorities
- Contract management
- PPP-related disputes
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Infrastructure and construction works
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- Legal assistance related to project management
- Legal assistance related to project financing
- Legal assistance with preparation of feasibility studies
- FIDIC contracts
- FIDIC-related disputes
State aid
- State aid law scrutiny of the contractual relationships of municipal entities
- Assistance in conducting private sector investor tests
- Review of the funding structures of municipal enterprises and assistance in modifying such structures
- Drafting Applicants’ Guides
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Competition and Antitrust
Businesses face increasing risks due to complexity of transactions and growing pressure from the authorities. Therefore, legal support in antitrust and competition law is an essential component of a state-of-the-art compliance structure. KPMG Legal works together as necessary with compliance, forensic and financial specialists of KPMG Advisory and offers a truly comprehensive approach to minimize legal risks.
Energy and natural resources
We advise a wide range of companies operating in the energy and natural resources sectors on a broad array of legal issues. The energy and natural resources practice group has proven expertise in all areas of relevance for the energy sector, including wind and solar energy projects.
Due diligence
- Transaction assistance
- Regulatory and compliance issues
- Licensing
- Drafting/reviewing specific contracts
- Incentive regulation
- Renewable energy
- Power plant projects
- Joint ventures
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Project financing
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and Finance | Laura Toncescu | ltoncescu@kpmg.com | |
Insolvency and Restructuring | Nicoleta Mihai | nmihai@kpmg.com | |
Banking and Finance | Sebastian Olteanu | solteanu@kpmg.com | |
Real Estate and Constrcution | Alexandru Mocanescu | alexandrumocanescu@kpmg.com | |
Employment | Irina Stanica | istanica@kpmg.com | |
Corporate and M&A | Dragos Iamandoiu | dragosiamandoiu@kpmg.com | |
Dispute Resolution & Fiscal Litigation | Calin Dragoman | cdragoman@kpmg.com | |
IP/IT/Data Protection/Whistleblowing | George Manea | georgemanea@kpmg.com | |
Competition | Mona Banu | monabanu@kpmg.com |
Meet The Team(s)
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mrs Mona Banu | Counsel | View Profile | |
Mr Raul Dimitriu | Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Calin Dragoman | Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Günay Duagi | Senior Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Dragos Iamandoiu | Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Nicoleta Mihai | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Alex Mocanescu | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Sebastian Olteanu | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Cristina Alina Rosu | Senior Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Irina Stanica | Head of Employment practice, Senior Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Laura Toncescu | Partner, Head of KPMG Legal | View Profile |
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Bucharest BarClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Alexandra Dinca, Legal Adviser
COMPANY/FIRM: Azvi Romania
TESTIMONIAL: KPMG Legal provides specific, tailored legal advice and representation with respect to all matters regarding Disputes. The company is delivering a unique style of assistance, with competitive and strong academic backgrounds for its lawyers, quality of their services, responsiveness and high levels of professionalism.
As a firm and team, they are very diligent, their focus in undeniable and we are very pleased with the results they are delivering on every matter we have worked on. Communication with everyone in their team is easy, on point, and they always come up with straight-forward and reliable solutions.
CLIENT: Ilie Ghiciuc, Founder & Chairman
COMPANY/FIRM: Thinslices Development SRL
TESTIMONIAL: Thank you once again for your cooperation during the recent months in bringing our transaction to a successful conclusion. I am very glad that we had the opportunity to work together. We had a very good experience with KPMG Legal and I really hope to cooperate again in the near future in other projects.
CLIENT: Nicoleta Marus, General Manager
COMPANY/FIRM:NM Construction Zone SRL
TESTIMONIAL: KPMG Legal’s diligence and professionalism have convinced us that they are the law firm best suited for us. Their reputation precedes them and after being on the market for many years, we have reached the conclusion that their team is the best fit for our group.
One other main focus for us is on quality. In today’s competitive environment, providing a mediocre quality of service that doesn’t generate good results is a weakness, and unfortunately this is not very rare as you’d expect. And when you find a law firm that surpasses this challenge and goes beyond that, you stick to it and never look back. KPMG Legal is the law firm for us and we don’t look back or compare it with any other law firm.
As strength points for KPMG Legal I would mention only a few like integrated services, efficiency, professionalism, responsiveness and great knowledge. Some law firms tend to be resistant to change, but I believe that in a challenging and particularly fast moving legal services market, the firms like KPMG Legal that are able to build a culture of constant improvement and change in line with the expectations, are the most likely to thrive.
CLIENT: Elisa Ghita
COMPANY/FIRM: Comsa
TESTIMONIAL: KPMG Legal has met every requirements that we had so far. The most important skills for us in a law firm are: people skills, these are very important and rare – the ability to establish and maintain a relationship of trust and confidence with your clients; this ability to listen and communicate, understand and empathize, interact respectfully, manage conflict, and build trust is paramount for us and KPMG Legal has the right fit of lawyers to do so.
Their services have an impact on every level of our business, they are so dedicated to the work they are doing, each case brings a unique set of facts and allegations that are never boring and often require strong an committed teams that KPMG Legal possesses.
We are very grateful to have found them and work with them, as we are keen on keeping up the good work in the future as well!
CLIENT: Ioana Hnatec
COMPANY/FIRM: Intrarom
TESTIMONIAL:
KPMG Legal’s assistance is extremely important for our business to properly function through these new times and we are very grateful that we have them handling all situations that have risen and are still rising, all with great professionalism and on-point actions, in view of the measurements that we took over this time.
Comparing them to other companies would be an understatement for their work, we are very happy with the results accomplished so far by KPMG Legal and would not consider dealing with some other law firm.
CLIENT:
COMPANY/FIRM: Porsche Group
TESTIMONIAL:
KPMG Legal is the legal company helping the entire Porsche Group for many years now. Their diligence and professionalism have convinced us that they are the law firm best suited for us. Their reputation precedes them and after being on the market for many years, we have reached the conclusion that their team is the best fit for our group.
We have chosen them for support on our most important business transactions and challenges and they have risen up to the level we expected from them; this way, we have saved a lot of time by working with one team that is strongly connected between its collaborators.