Dentons
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There is a distinctly international flavour to the client list of Dentons' banking and finance team, whose comprehensive offering includes strength in the burgeoning green and sustainable finance space. Other forms of real estate financing, project finance, and advice to foreign banks establishing Romanian operations, are additional areas of expertise. The department is led by Simona Marin, who has been advising banks and financial institutions in cross-border credit transactions in Central and South Eastern Europe for 20 years. English qualified lawyer Simon Dayes is an additional senior contact, while Maria Tomescu is a key name for acquisition finance, who has acted in a number of recent renewable energy financings. Stefi Ionescu was promoted to counsel in April 2025 and receives client recognition as ‘a powerhouse in the financing space'.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Simona Marin brings strategic depth and exceptional leadership to financing transactions. Her ability to structure complex deals, anticipate legal and commercial risks, and provide clear, solution-oriented, pragmatic advice has been invaluable. She demonstrates understanding of market practices and both lender and borrower expectations. Simona’s involvement ensures that transactions are not only legally sound but also commercially viable. Her calm and authoritative presence in negotiations fosters confidence and facilitates consensus among stakeholders.'
- ‘Across all financing projects, the Dentons team has shown a remarkable ability to manage complexity, adapt to evolving circumstances, and maintain a high standard of legal service. Where complications have arisen, they were addressed promptly and seriously, with a clear focus on protecting the interests of all involved parties and maintaining momentum. The results achieved have been consistently excellent, reflecting the team's deep expertise and collaborative spirit.’
Key clients
- Alpha Bank Romania S.A. (Greece)
- Banca Transilvania S.A.
Work highlights
Advised Alpha Bank S.A. Greece and its local subsidiary in Luxembourg and Alpha Bank Romania S.A. on four real estate, retail, development and acquisition finance transactions in Romania, with an aggregate value of almost €175m, made available to several companies which are part of M Core.