Mr Horea Popescu > CMS > Bucharest, Romania > Lawyer Profile

At CMS, the team draws on the strength of the firm’s international network in order to support prominent clients in the TMT space. Alongside advising on disputes, regulatory matters and tech-sector acquisitions and restructurings, the group is also noted for its capabilities in handling fintech and digital infrastructure mandates. The department is co-led by Horea Popescu, who focuses on corporate tech work, and Cristina Popescu, who brings expertise in assisting with commercial tech contracts and compliance work. Laura Grigore focuses on personal data and cybersecurity issues.

At CMS, the energy and natural resources practice has a solid track record in handling energy-related M&A, green power project financing, and regulatory issues. The group is also well-versed in assisting with infrastructure matters. Varinia Radu heads the practice, with experience in advising on oil and gas projects and clean energy matters. Horea Popescu is a key contact for M&A transactions in the energy sector, Ramona Dulamea is active in financing cases, and Raluca Diaconeasa handles emissions trading and renewable energy matters.

CMS remains a prime destination for clients requiring corporate and commercial law advice at the highest level in Romania and is a regular fixture in the foremost M&A transactions in the jurisdiction. As part of the wider firm’s global network, the team is accomplished in multi-faceted cross-border work but retains a strong domestic focus and presence; its depth of English law capabilities is another differentiator. Particular areas of strength have recently included work in the energy, retail, and agribusiness sectors. Managing partner Horea Popescu is the team’s figurehead and also leads the firm’s CEE group in corporate law. Rodica Manea is a further experienced contact to note, with a strong track record in M&A, joint ventures, and private equity transactions. Mircea Moraru is a go-to for the entire spectrum of corporate concentrations, and ‘knowledgeable dealmaker’ Claudia Nagy is a further example of the team’s bench strength. Raluca Ionescu and Elena Andrei are additional key contacts.

As part of a strong offering across the CEE region, CMS‘s Bucharest office houses a competition law team that acts on high-profile merger clearance work. Competition compliance matters are also a strength. The practice is jointly led by Horea Popescu, who has experience in regulatory compliance, investigations and dawn-raids, and regulatory law expert Cristina Popescu. Claudia Nagy and Laura Capata are other key names to note.