From significant IPOs and high-valued notes issuances, to share sales and capital increases, the capital markets team at Filip & Company has a strong track record in some of Romania’s most notable matters. Domestic and international transactions are both within the wheelhouse of the practice that is led by the ‘sharp, responsive and commercial’ Alexandru Bîrsan, one of the best-known longstanding figures in the market. Olga Niță is frequently lead counsel across the range of matter types, and Roxana Diaconu is also a key and active name in this area, acting in a number of TMT sector matters recently.
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Testimonials
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‘Filip & Co has exceptional professionalism and commercial knowledge when it comes to capital markets in Romania. We also appreciated their links with international partners.’
‘We recommend Alex Birsan.’
‘Filip & Co is the standout capital markets practice in Romania. The team is highly efficient, effective and results oriented. The team expertly navigates clients through all aspects of a capital raise or debt financing to make sure they get the best deal possible for the client. The team has exceptional experience across all products, industries and situations. It is an elite firm with incredible client service that is rarely matched anywhere in Europe.’
‘Alex Birsan is the best capital markets lawyer in Romania. He is sharp, responsive and commercial. Alex draws on a wealth of experience to deliver outstanding guidance and advice to his clients. He is an elite lawyer who stands out as one of the best counsellors I have seen anywhere in Europe.'
'Olga Nita is a phenomenal lawyer. She is all over the detail of a transaction, while staying focused on the big picture. She is commercially effective, incredibly smart and very friendly - a rare trifecta for a lawyer!’
Key clients
- DIGI ROMANIA S.A./ DIGI Communications N.V.
- Romanian Ministry of Public Finance
- One United Properties S.A.
- Fondul Proprietatea S.A.
- Roca Investments
- Agista Investments
- 2Performant Network S.A.
- Holde Agri Invest
- Banca Transilvania S.A.
- BC “MAIB” S.A.
Work highlights
- Assisted Fondul Proprietatea S.A. with the sale of its entire shareholding within the initial public offer of S.P.E.E.H. Hidroelectrica S.A.
- Assisted Banca Transilvania S.A. on the issuance of its Euro Medium Term Programme.
- Advised Arobs Transilvania Software on the share capital increase and subsequent admission to trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
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.
Roxana Diaconu
Practice head
Alexandru Birsan