Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA's domestic and international offering is a reliable destination for clients requiring assistance with lending, FIG consolidation, special situations, restructuring, and regulatory matters within financial services. Both the fintech and the energy sector have kept the team busy in recent times, and practice head Matei Florea's recent focus has been on investments in distressed bank assets, contingency planning, and debt restructuring. Adina Damaschin's broad practice covers the range of transactional matters, as well as regulatory issues. Alexandra Pop stands out as one of a deep pool of junior lawyers.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The banking & finance team at Schönherr si Asociatii combines deep technical expertise with a highly commercial approach. They are exceptionally responsive, practical, and skilled at handling complex cross-border financing and regulatory matters. Adina Damaschin, in particular, stands out for her market knowledge, clarity of advice, and ability to deliver solutions that are both precise and pragmatic.'
- ‘Adina Damaschin stands out for her deep expertise, commercial mindset, and clear, pragmatic advice. She is highly responsive, anticipates issues before they arise, and consistently delivers solutions that are both practical and effective.’
- ‘Expertise and flexibility, adapting seamlessly to evolving challenges without losing momentum, professionalism and client-focused approach.’
- ‘Each person was highly responsive, proactive, and adaptable; ability to work seamlessly under pressure; strong and multidisciplinary team, which expertly addressed every aspect.’
- ‘Very knowledgeable and proactive team, offering many alternative solutions and delivering on time.’
- ‘Great team, with incredible practice and way of dealing with the client's requests. Very open to find out the background details, before issuing a judgement.’
- ‘What always impresses me about them is the way they handle situations: with professionalism, involvement and a lot of attention. They make sure that all the details reach the client and maintain transparency throughout the process.’
- ‘The Schoenherr team has competitive advantages such speed, willingness and attention to the details.'
Key clients
- Accession Capital Partners
- Banca Comerciala Romana
- Enery
- Eurobank
- Kommunalkredit Austria
Work highlights
Advised Enery on a €214.45m portfolio financing deal, which will support the development and consolidation of its renewable energy projects in Romania.
Advised Kommunalkredit on granting €29.3m financing to INVL Renewable Energy Fund I to finance the construction of 71 MW solar power plants in Romania.
Advised Accession Capital Partners on a mezzanine loan granted for the purpose of partially financing the acquisition, together with INVENIO Partners, of 5 to go.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Matei Florea
Other key lawyers
Adina Damaschin; Alexandra Pop; Silviu Lazăr; Loredana Barbu; Francesca Buta