DLA Piper Dinu SCA > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile

‘I usually collaborate with Elena Preotescu, I like the fact that she always gives me detailed answers, looking for all possible aspects of a situation and offering examples from practice. But all of the team members I have interacted with have a very professional approach. I also like the fact that DLA Bucharest organises events for their clients and are focused on creating a whole customer experience, not only providing services.’

‘Very good employment team with great reputation on the market.’

‘We recommend Monica Georgiadis and Andra Trantea.’

‘The DLA Piper employment team is comprised of experienced lawyers both on consultancy and litigation. They are easy to communicate with, understand the client and its needs, they educate the client, but also offer practical legal advice.’

‘Monica Georgiadis and Elena Preotescu are two of the best lawyers I have meet in my career. Both of them have strong legal basis, extensive experience and think outside the box.’

‘Quick and practical advice, with a holistic view.’

‘Involvement of the team members and understanding of the overall picture of the transaction, and pushing parties towards a consensus.’

‘Marian Dinu is an experienced professional that knows how to run a negotiation and to find compromise while also pushing for his client. He helped a lot in making a complex deal happen by also highlighting to his client the do’s and don’ts during negotiation.’

‘Oana Dutu Buzura excels through her unparalleled client service and deep legal expertise. Her proactive mindset, combined with meticulous attention to detail, consistently smooths the path through even the most complex transactions. Oana’s commercial awareness is particularly noteworthy—she has an impressive ability to anticipate potential challenges and address them before they impact the transaction, ensuring a seamless process.’

‘The unique DLA Piper mix: global expertise, local insight, and diverse practice areas.’

‘Client-first mentality and collaborative mindset.’

‘DLA Piper Dinu distinguishes itself through its unmatched expertise, particularly in corporate/M&A, where the team demonstrates a depth of knowledge that stands out in the market. What truly sets them apart is their ability to seamlessly manage complex, cross-border transactions with utmost precision. They excel in efficiently navigating complex legal frameworks, providing clients with strategic insights that go beyond legal advice—offering real commercial value.’

‘Marian Dinu stands as a key figure in Romania’s legal landscape and is central to the continued success of DLA Piper Dinu. His wealth of experience, combined with sharp strategic acumen, sets him apart from others in the field. He is distinguished by his ability to guide clients through highly complex transactions while maintaining a focus on achieving practical, business-oriented outcomes.’

‘Paula Corban-Pelin is a great energy lawyer.’

‘Teodor Sabau is a very thorough and very reliable young lawyer.’

‘DLA Piper’s energy department in Romania is one of the most experienced teams in the legal services field. DLA Piper’s ability to handle the most complex of projects, being M&A, permitting or general advice, is outstanding: timely, thorough and accurate. I would count on DLA Piper’s team for any type of energy related work. They’re perfect!’

‘Paula Corba-Pelin is one of the best energy lawyers in Romania, able to coordinate any kind of project. She is also the go-to expert when it comes to subtleties of the energy field, particularly in renewables, where she excels.’

‘Teodor Sabau is a highly experienced and skilled lawyer.’

‘The best energy team I’ve ever worked with. I do appreciate their excellent legal expertise, market knowledge and ability to handle complex technical matters.’

‘Paula Corban-Pelin is one of the best energy lawyers in Romania, extremely active and involved in the industry. Her professionalism, expertise and involvement are simply unparalleled on the market. She is simply extraordinary in everything she does.’

‘Teodor Sabau is a very promising lawyer with whom we are pleased to work. Although young he proved to have an amazing capacity to deal with complex technical matters and he is always willing to help. Very prompt and extremely professional.’

‘Related to our collaboration, I would like to point out the expertise of the team, their flexibility and creativity to identify the best solutions and action ways accordingly with partner objectives. Not the last, it is important to mention the openness, availability and engagement of the team in the partnership.’

‘The team members involved in our collaboration were 100% at our disposal, giving us a strong filling of confidence and I would like to mention here Livia Zamfiropol and Alina Antonie.’

‘The team is very efficient and able to run precise assessments with a view of the implementation of the related outcome.’

‘Alina Lacatus, in particular, is highly responsive and business oriented.’

‘We collaborate with the DLA Piper team on issues related to life sciences, focusing primarily on market access, and antitrust matters. Their team consistently delivers high-quality support and demonstrates an impressive understanding of local trends and the latest positions of regulatory authorities.’

‘DLA Piper – we call on their expertise for the most difficult cases. Great teamwork.’

‘Alin Buftea and Florin Tineghe are great professionals. They handle difficult situations well, from the purchase of real estate assets to difficult situations in court.’

‘Persevering attitude and determination are the defining qualities of Alin Buftea.’

‘Florin Tineghe is strategic and solution oriented.’

‘DLA Piper is very knowledgeable, even beyond pure real estate matters (e.g. they are qualified in the energy legislation, as well). DLA Piper’s real estate team is very responsive and puts every effort in assisting us timely and professionally. Overall, solid, skilled, and experienced output. Great team!’

‘Florin Tineghe possesses the professional range of a partner. He coordinates the team effortlessly and gives solid advice each time.’

‘Elena Zoita is a mature, well-established lawyer.’

‘Excellent tax team, very responsive and experienced.’

‘Tudor Nedelea is the best at tax advice. You cannot find a more seasoned tax expert. His business oriented approach makes the difference between a good counsel and the right counsel.’

‘Business-oriented team that supports us on data protection issues.’

‘Irina Macovei is friendly and easy to work with, she keeps herself updated on new data protection regulatory developments.’

‘DLA Piper’s team knows and understands very well the field in which we operate and market best practices. Also, they understand the ethical principles we have to apply in our activities, ensuring that not only legislative requirements are complied, but also our company values are maintained at the highest level.’

‘DLA Piper’s team (Irina Macovei and Andrei Stoica) constantly provide us with updates on new requirements we have to comply with and help us come up with solutions, in accordance with our organisational structure.’

‘Livia Zamfiropol is quick, practical, and offers innovative solutions.’

‘Their approach is collaborative and adaptable, ensuring the clients feel supported at every stage.’

‘Irina’s expertise spans multiple areas of law and diverse industry sectors, making her advice exceptionally thorough and well-rounded. Her dedication to staying closely attuned to client needs is notable, as she consistently aligns her guidance to support client goals effectively. I can confidently say that she is the very embodiment of a trusted advisor.’

‘Andrei has a strong grasp of technology and brings a creative, solution-oriented mindset to his work. He has repeatedly surprised me by coming up with practical, out-of-the-box solutions for complex issues. His innovative approach to tech sets him apart, making him a valuable resource for navigating today’s digital challenges.’

‘We have been working with the team for a few years and we are very pleased with their professionalism, transparency and efficiency.’

‘Extremely qualified experts with excellent communication skills. They can deliver even in short notice.’

‘The team is unique due to its combination of local expertise and international experience. Potential clients would appreciate their quick responsiveness, personal interaction, and broad industry knowledge1. The team excels in various legal areas.’

‘Innovations include a strong focus on diversity, technology, and collaboration, ensuring high-quality, comprehensive legal services. Compared to other teams, DLA stands out for its global reach and ability to handle complex cross-border matters.’

‘Georgiana Stan is an exceptional lawyer who brings unique strengths to the team.’

‘People I work with from DLA are very professional. We hired them as our Romanian lawyer for a finance transaction. Good advice and elaboration on Romania law related issues and anticipating on those in our finance documentation.’

‘I mostly worked with Andreea Badeea. Professional. Provides us good advice on the do’s and don’ts on Romanian law related aspects. Romanian law is quite complicated in this specific transaction and Andreea managed to advise on this very clear.’

‘Always willing to make an extra step. Also willing to help us further in getting the job done as soon as practical.’

‘My company have engaged DLA Piper Dinu SCA for a wide range of matters including civil and criminal proceedings. Throughout our partnership, we were extremely satisfied with the level of support and assistance from DLA Piper Dinu SAC. DLA team demostrated expertise in the full spectrum of renewable energy matters and effectively advised on the relevant requirements.’

‘I would highly recommend Andreea Anton. She effectively guided us through the complexities of the matter with a comprehensive analysis and assessment on associated risks that may arise from our project. Her proactive approach ensured that we remained aligned and informed throughout the project’s development.’

‘DLA disputes resolution practice is the best in terms of added-value, timing and knowledge of the market. Outstanding project management skills need a mention as well. During the past 12 months we have worked alongside DLA in the context of major international restructuring transactions, involving both litigation matters as well as corporate finance profiles. In particular, DLA provided our clients with a full-service assistance for the management of their investments in Romania, consisting in renewable energy assets declared of national interest by the Romanian state. Of course administrative law related profiles were of essence throughout the entire process.’

‘Andreea Anton is definitively worthy of a mention since she is an outlier lawyer despite her young age. She has impressive skills in terms of negotiation of complex deals, provides the clients with outstanding assistance and is able to manage very complex litigation proceedings too.’

‘This litigation practice is unique for its exceptional blend of technical legal expertise and a deep understanding of the Italian judicial system. The team has a strong track record of handling high-stakes litigation across various sectors, combining thorough legal analysis with a strategic approach that anticipates potential outcomes and mitigates risks.’

‘Andreea Anton consistently stands out for her deep expertise, responsiveness, and practical problem-solving abilities. She approaches each matter with a blend of technical precision and commercial awareness, ensuring that legal advice is not only accurate but also aligned with broader business objectives’