Deals of the highest value in Romania and across the CEE region are frequently seen among the top matters handled each year by the corporate and M&A team at RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA. Alongside major transactions, the practice is also equipped to assist with restructurings, joint ventures, commercial and contractual issues. Advice to private equity houses is a standout area of strength, and the team collaborates frequently with the firm’s experts in industries including energy, healthcare and TMT. Costin Tărăcilă and Mihai Ristici are joint leaders of the practice group, and their sizeable team includes Roxana Ionescu and Alina Stăvaru, who bring additional competition and employment expertise, respectively, to their work.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘High client dedication and know-how sets them apart.’
  • ‘Business-oriented legal team which understands the commercial realities and strategic priorities of the client. Very responsive, very good in providing practical solutions.’
  • ‘Ianita Tui is one of the lawyers that stands out by her ability to combine technical legal expertise with a strong commercial perspective. Ianita Tui does not approach issues purely from a legalistic standpoint but consistently seeks solutions that are aligned with the client’s business objectives and operational realities.’
  • ‘Excellent knowledge in M&A transactions; responsiveness and practical, tailored advice.’
  • ‘Cezara Urzica is an excellent lawyer, responsive and very well prepared.’
  • ‘The M&A team is the best in Romania.’

Key clients

  • MidEuropa
  • Evryo Group
  • OX2 AB
  • Abris Capital Partners
  • Romcim
  • Oresa
  • Global Records
  • Innova Capital
  • SARMIS Capital
  • Aramco
  • Wolt
  • PragmaGO

Work highlights

Advised MidEuropa on the €1.3bn sale of Profi to Ahold Delhaize.
Advised MidEuropa on the sale of Regina Maria Group to Mehiläinen.
Advised Evryo Group, owned by funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management, on the €700m sale of its renewable energy portfolio to PPC Group.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Costin Taracila; Mihai Ristici

Other key lawyers

Alina Stăvaru; Roxana Ionescu; Ianita Tui; Cezara Urzica; Vlad Stamatescu; Marina Fecheta-Giurgica; Iulian Maier; Andrei Tosa