RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA fields a banking and finance practice which assists across the gamut of pertinent matters, with attractive knowledge of asset and structured finance, general lending, leveraged and acquisition finance, project finance, real estate finance, financial restructuring, and securitisations. Leadership of the practice group is shared between Victor Pădurari, who regularly acts for international financial institutions on major project financing transactions in the Romanian energy sector, and Alexandru Retevoescu, a key contact for banking clients. Cosmin Tilea has strength in real estate financing, particularly cross-border matters. Andreea Burtoiu, Poliana Gogu-Naum and Andreea Nedeloiu round out the team at the more junior end.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team I worked with is led by Cosmin Tilea who is truly outstanding in managing the financing process. He is a very hands-on partner who does not spare any effort in leading negotiations and using his deep expertise and legal knowledge in sorting out complex issues. His input is extremely useful during deal structuring but also throughout the documentation negotiation. Cosmin Tilea manages to provide strategic advice and he is focused on matters that are very important for the client. He is a star, and I cannot recommend him enough.’
- ‘I have been working with RTPR’s banking and finance team for a couple of years and I think they have an amazing team. They have extensive experience in financing deals and a super ability to execute complex deals. I believe they have the best banking and finance team on the Romanian market.'
- ‘RTPR has a great legal team that helps with all aspects of any transaction. They really know their stuff and provide an all round service that is so helpful for in-house lawyers.’
- ‘I highly praise Cosmin Tilea from RTPR. From my many interactions with him and his team, I noticed that Cosmin leads his team with determination and also with kindness (which is a very rare quality in this profession) thus getting the best out of his team and I personally saw how much his colleagues like him. I also applaud the way he adapts to various deals and negotiation styles of opposite law firms.'
- ‘I really like the team of this law firm that assisted us in several syndicated financing transactions. The team is made of smart, well trained and hard-working lawyers who are always able to swiftly get the deals perfectly done. They never let us down and that’s why I trust their advice. Great assistance throughout the entire deal duration from structuring to closing.’
- ‘Very professional team, involved, available at all times to discuss. Optimal-solution oriented, both for their clients but also in the general deal context. The team ensures proper documentation and communication process, and high-standard services delivered at a very correct price.'
Key clients
- Distributie Energie Oltenia (Evryo Group)
- Banca Transilvania
- Banca Comerciala Romana
- Raiffeisen Bank
- BRD - Groupe Société Générale
- CEC Bank
- ING Bank
- Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania
- Grup Serban Holding
- Transcarpathians Trading (Vectr Farms group)
Work highlights
Advised Distribuție Energie Oltenia, the electricity distribution company part of Evryo Group, on a large-scale syndicated loan that refinances existing debt and adds a further RON 1.76bn.
Advised the syndicate of banks formed by Banca Transilvania and Banca Comerciala Romana (as mandated lead Arrangers) and Raiffeisen Bank, BRD - Groupe Société Générale, CEC Bank, ING Bank and Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania (as lenders) on a RON 3.1bn syndicated loan granted to Electrica for investments and refinancing.
Advised Grup Serban Holding and its subsidiaries in relation to a €73m syndicated facility for the refinancing of the existing debt and the development of its activity.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Victor Padurari; Alexandru Retevoescu
Other key lawyers
Cosmin Tilea; Andreea Burtoiu; Poliana Gogu-Naum; Andreea Nedeloiu