Admired as ‘skilled, forward-thinking, and easy to engage with’, practitioners in Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA's dispute resolution practice form a team that can be counted on across the spectrum of litigation and arbitration mandates in the Romanian market. On the litigation side, corporate and commercial, administrative, construction, financial services, and employment law are all areas of strength, while for arbitration, domestic, international and investor matters are all tackled. Sebastian Gutiu and Iustin Armașu jointly coordinate the group, overseeing a deep bench which includes ’exceptionally skilled litigation lawyer’ Nora Olah.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This team stands out through their professional attitude, transparent communication, and effective teamwork. They are quick to respond, well-informed, and consistently focused on delivering practical, tailored outcomes.’
- ‘The team members we’ve interacted with are skilled, forward-thinking, and easy to engage with. Their ability to merge deep expertise with a hands-on, solution-driven approach made a strong impression. We particularly valued their consistency and problem-solving mindset.’
- ‘Schoenherr’s dispute resolution practice stands out for its proven ability to manage challenging litigation and arbitration matters, both domestic and cross-border. The team’s understanding of Romanian judicial practice, paired with its alignment to global standards, positions it as a first port of call for complex disputes.’
- ‘Iustin Armașu stands out for his ability to manage complex dispute resolution matters with both precision and pragmatism. His advocacy skills and strategic insight make him a key figure in the Romanian litigation and arbitration space.’
- ‘The dispute resolution team is knowledgeable and capable of handling complex matters. In my experience working alongside them, they demonstrate a proactive approach — always prepared and thorough in their research on the issues debated in court. They communicate effectively with clients and co-counsel, ensuring that all aspects of a case are carefully considered.’
- ‘I have had the opportunity to work closely with Nora Olah, who stands out as an exceptionally skilled litigation lawyer. Nora is also highly collaborative and responsive. What I particularly value about Nora is her proactive and well-prepared approach. She demonstrates excellent attention to detail, thorough research, and a clear understanding of the issues at stake.’
- ‘They have extensive knowledge of the applicable legislation and can easily handle all kinds of litigation. Thus, they can easily provide the support needed by clients involved in litigation.’
- ‘Iustin Armasu is a well-experienced attorney, with excellent knowledge about legislation and very good skills as a speaker in court.’
Work highlights
Represented a multinational company in commercial litigation against a Romanian business partner arising in connection with a public contract worth approximately €98m.
Acted for a manufacturing company, as claimant, in obtaining a favourable decision in a long-term arbitration case before the Court of Arbitration within the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Representing various clients in administrative litigation for the annulment of sanctioning decisions imposed by the Romanian Competition Authority following antitrust investigations.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Sebastian Guțiu; Iustin Armașu
Other key lawyers
Nora Olah; Rebeca Dan; Andrea Gál; Marcel Mămăligă