Under the stewardship of Loredana Chitu, the capital markets practice at Dentons' Bucharest office has become a robust choice for issuers and intermediaries requiring guidance on local and international equity and debt transactions with a Romanian law element, as well as shareholders’ rights and regulatory advice. Chitu leads on the range of matters and has strong experience at the high end of transactions and regulatory work. The team’s key associate is Alin Roca, a ‘highly skilled professional’ building experience in some of the market’s top transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is very capable and prepared for any challenges, adjustable to the client's needs and the overall context of the project. Their reliability stems not only from their professionalism but also from their willingness to go above and beyond - an effort that truly sets them apart. They always deliver on time, with the best results.'
- ‘I highly recommend Loredana Chitu. She is very involved, a sharp intellect and refined sense of humour. She always proved an exceptional understanding of the nuances and specificities of transactional matters. One always feels safe with her by their side, as she is genuinely committed to supporting the client in achieving their objectives while ensuring a smooth and positive experience, even when navigating complex challenges.'
- ‘Very professional practice, with valuable expertise in diversified market segments. Both the local and international lawyers have been not only deeply involved and supportive during the implementation of our project, but also very welcoming in their approach and interaction with our team. Highly appreciated collaboration, the success of our project is largely based on Dentons' input.’
- ‘Dentons’ capital markets practice in Bucharest stands out for its unmatched combination of technical excellence, market insight, and strategic innovation. What makes this team truly unique is its ability to deliver sophisticated legal advice across the full spectrum of capital markets transactions—ranging from IPOs and bond issuances to regulatory compliance and structured finance—while maintaining a deep understanding of the Romanian and broader CEE market dynamics.'
- ‘Loredana Chitu consistently stands out for her exceptional depth of expertise, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to excellence. What differentiates her from competitors is not only her technical mastery of capital markets law—both equity and debt—but also her ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks with clarity and precision.'
- ‘Capital markets knowledge, creative solutions, good connections and relationships with all market players.’
Key clients
- Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG
- UniCredit Bank GmbH (Milan Branch)
- Wood & Company Financial Services
- CEC Bank S.A.
- EBRD
- Raiffeisen Bank S.A.
- BRD-Group Societe Generale S.A.
- Banca Comerciala Romana S.A.
- BT Capital Partners S.A.
- Alpha Bank Romania S.A.
Work highlights
Advised the joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners on Premier Energy PLC’s rule 144A €140m initial public offering and listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
Advised CEC Bank on the update of its existing MTN Program from €600m to €1.5bn, followed by the raising of €300m through a new issue of Senior Non-Preferred Eligible Notes intended to qualify as MREL instruments.
Advised a consortium of banks - comprising Alpha Bank Romania, Banca Comerciala Romana S.A., BRD – Groupe Société Générale S.A., and Raiffeisen Bank S.A. - on the issuance and private placement by the Bucharest Municipality of bonds with a total nominal value of RON 555.1m.
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Practice head
Loredana Chitu
Other key lawyers
Alin Roca