Coordinated by managing partner Sabin Volciuc-Ionescu, an expert in financing projects in the energy, infrastructure and technology sectors, the team at Volciuc-Ionescu acts on green and sustainable finance mandates, regularly handling precedent-setting matters and some of the higher value deals in the country. Diana Tudor is the other key lawyer in the practice, and is frequently involved in innovative financings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What I appreciated about the team I worked with was their willingness to answer our questions, offer mitigation solutions, and participate in discussions.’
- ‘The expertise was relevant first and foremost, but also the time to complete the transactions. Thus, we found both competence and expertise, but also a dedicated team. The involvement of both partners and associates made the consulting process run smoothly. As strengths, we appreciated the negotiation competence, finding and offering alternative solutions that would be accepted by all parties involved.'
- ‘The banking and finance team combines strong technical knowledge with a very pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. They are highly responsive and efficient, with the ability to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional financings seamlessly. Their strengths lie in anticipating challenges, adapting quickly to changing circumstances, and delivering clear, commercially relevant advice.'
- ‘Sabin Volciuc-Ionescu brings a wealth of experience and a broad perspective on the market. His ability to frame the bigger picture and anticipate strategic issues adds enormous value, especially in complex financings. He has a strong solution-driven approach and communicates with clarity, which inspires confidence and makes decision-making much easier.'
- ‘A distinctive factor of Volciuc-Ionescu is its hands-on partner involvement. Clients benefit from direct senior attention and a pragmatic approach that combines technical excellence with practical solutions. This creates a more personal and tailored client experience. I may add that Volciuc-Ionescu provides focused, high-level expertise in carefully chosen industries, ensuring that advice is not just legally sound but also highly commercial and aligned with industry realities.’
- ‘We engage Sabin Volciuc-Ionescu for his deep industry know-how, strong transactional experience, and highly personalised service, making him a preferred choice in complex, high-stakes matters. It is really a pleasure to work with him and he really is always available.'
Key clients
- Banca Comerciala Romana
- Bank of China
- Banca Transilvania
- Deutsche Bank
- IFC
- J&T Banka
- Societe Generale
Work highlights
Advised IFC as anchor investor on several investments in green or sustainability linked bonds issued by leading Romanian banks.
Advised a Romanian bank on its derivates arrangements.
Advised a major Romanian company on the issuance of green bonds.
Practice head
Sabin Volciuc-Ionescu
Other key lawyers
Diana Tudor
