Daniel Badea > Clifford Chance Badea > Bucharest, Romania > Lawyer Profile

Clifford Chance Badea‘s project and energy team is praised for its ‘great knowledge and market perspective‘. It combines M&A, financing, litigation, regulatory and project finance expertise to support a number of high-profile renewable energy clients. Practice co-heads Nadia Badea and Loredana Ralea are geared to handle strategic M&A work in the energy sector. Fellow co-head Daniel Badea‘s strategic insight is a boon for energy clients. Andreea Sisman completes the leadership team and, along with Madalina Rachieru-Postolache, is a key contact for financing matters.

Clifford Chance Badea draws on the strength of its international links in order to advise on capital markets matters with Romanian law components, and is well versed in handling significant debt and equity transactions, often with cross-border elements. The department is also well known for assisting clients with market abuse and compliance issues. The practice is jointly led by Madalina Rachieru-Postolache and Daniel Badea; the duo stand out for their ‘deep knowledge of the market and industry, and dedication that exceeds expectations’, and field expertise in transactional matters. Senior associate Gabriel Toma is singled out for his contributions.

At Clifford Chance Badea, the banking and finance team has an excellent track record in representing major banks and lenders, often in complex cross-border financings, acquisition and project finance, asset finance, banking-related M&A, and financial regulatory matters.  The practice is jointly led by the quartet of Daniel Badea, managing partner of the Bucharest office and a highly regarded expert in banking, corporate finance and project finance matters; Andreea Sisman, who excels in project and real estate finance; banking and fintech expert Cosmin Anghel; and Madalina Rachieru, who focuses on capital markets matters. The ‘very well informed‘ Madalina Mailat is also recommended.

Clifford Chance Badea‘s Bucharest-based team is frequently instructed in major cross-border disputes with prominent Romanian law aspects. Financial services, energy, real estate and construction, telecoms, and pharmaceuticals are key sector strengths for the group. Simona Neagu heads up the practice, and is lauded as ‘a real expert in the field of litigation and dispute resolution.’ Managing partner Daniel Badea is well regarded for his expertise in litigation. Sabina Crangasu is a name to note.