Fielding expertise in banking and finance law across a range of seniorities, the team at Filip & Company has a strong track record in notable finance transactions and high-stakes work which has made a lasting impression on the market. While it holds a strong position in the domestic market, the practice is also well versed in cross-border matters, including acting as lead counsel. Alexandra Manciulea heads the group, acting on a range of multijurisdictional financing transactions, restructurings and banking regulatory matters, as well as financial sector acquisitions. Alina Stancu Birsan is the corporate and M&A practice head and brings strong experience to the banking and finance space, and Rebecca Marina is particularly strong in real estate financing. Camelia Iantuc is a more junior name building a notable offering, acting for both Romanian and international clients.
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Alina Stancu Birsan heads the Corporate, M&A, and Capital Markets department and the Energy practice of Filip & Company. She has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, advising on some of the most complex and high-profile deals in the market. Alina’s expertise spans a broad range of sectors, including financial services, energy, and infrastructure. She frequently advises investors, sponsors, lenders, and contractors on various corporate and transactional matters, including acquisitions, joint ventures, restructuring, and regulatory issues.
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‘Filip & Company’s team are one of the most technically rigorous, commercially intuitive, and execution-driven legal teams on the market. The banking and finance practice combines a deep understanding of financing instruments with a clear grasp of clients’ strategic and operational realities, translating market dynamics and legal concerns into efficient and pragmatic solutions.'
‘Alexandra Manciulea combines crisp negotiation skills with exceptional project management and stakeholder coordination, ensuring that parallel workstreams progress seamlessly under tight deadlines. She plays a key role in driving the process and project forward, demonstrating both initiative and a clear understanding of how to make progress happen.'
Key clients
- Digi Romania S.A. (former RCS&RDS S.A.)/ DIGI Communications N.V.
- Banca Transilvania S.A.
Work highlights
Advised Digi Romania S.A. in connection with the contracting of several new financings, including an €150m financing with an €200m incremental facility, and two export credit facilities (backed by EKN and Finnvera) in an aggregate amount of over €100m.