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Capital markets

For both debt and equity capital markets advice, CMS is one of Romania’s top destinations, with its Bucharest office being a key location for the firm’s offering across the CEE region. The team assists with the full range of matters, from MREL and Tier 2 bonds and convertible bonds, to regulatory aspects and newly-issued regulations. Cristina Reichmann leads the department and is adept across ECM and DCM transactions, fund management, and securities infrastructure. Capital markets and their related regulatory issues are the focus for Adina Nanescu, and Mircea Ciută is a finance expert with frequent involvement in capital markets work.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very good professionals and excellent cooperation. Special thanks to Cristina Reichmann.’
  • ‘I have worked with the Romanian team of CMS in several capital market projects and each time we have been delighted and pleased by their work and professionalism.’
  • ‘We have worked with Cristina Reichmann, who is always knowledgeable of the capital markets environment, we always received the best advice from her in the European and Romanian context.'
  • 'Adina Nanescu is a top counsel, hard working, intelligent and motivated to resolve any issue and questions we have had.’
  • ‘Professional approach, analytical thinking, good understanding of the legal framework of financial markets, locally and international, good international practice.’
  • ‘Cristina Reichmann - I appreciate her deep understanding of both the legal and business context and her solution oriented mindset. What differentiates her is her exceptional responsiveness even outside a specific contractual agreement. She has the talent to build trust and confidence with her clients and partners.’

Key clients

  • International Finance Corporation (IFC) Maspex

Work highlights

Advised Maspex Group on its successful voluntary takeover bid for acquiring the controlling position in Purcari Wineries Public Company Limited.

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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

Cristina Reichmann

Other key lawyers

Adina Nanescu; Mircea Ciută