Collecting a sizeable team of litigators, Reff & Associates SCA's dispute resolution practice has a foundational tax litigation offering that dovetails with a broader team which excels in real estate and construction cases, regulatory disputes, banking sector matters, and energy-related lawsuits. Post-M&A is also a strength and an example of the litigators’ integration into the firm’s wider services. Practice head Mihnea Galgoţiu-Săraru oversees civil, commercial and administrative disputes, drawing on diverse experience in tax litigation, multi-jurisdictional business law cases, and local bet-the-company matters. Ana Galgoţiu-Săraru is a key name for real estate and construction, competition, and consumer protection matters. Both Alina Stan and Laura Șendroiu are heavily involved in dispute resolution matters.
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Testimonials
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- They have a good strategy in managing the cases, and they are involved in achieving the best results for their clients.
- Well prepared, seeing behind the obvious, and hard-working.
- ‘Professionalism at very high standards, well describing the case, proposing options to deal with the case and revealing pros and cons for each.’
- ‘A very flexible team, with broad knowledge and expertise, reacting in a very pro-active, operative manner.’
- ‘A highly cohesive team in which each member has their own area of expertise and makes an important contribution to shaping litigation strategy. They have a deep understanding of their clients' commercial interests, are innovative and respond quickly.’
- ‘I have worked specifically with Mihnea Galgoțiu-Săraru, Ana Galgoţiu-Săraru, and Laura Sendroiu. All three have distinguished themselves through their high professional competence and excellent knowledge of court practice.’
- ‘The team involved in the project was always supportive and describing in detail the options to deal with the case.’
- ‘We had and we still have an excellent cooperation with Mihnea Galgoţiu-Săraru from Reff and Associates. He carried out all the necessary diligences from identifying the most suitable UK-base law firm to assuring the smooth communication that has eliminated any language barrier, while maintaining the bridge between Romanian law concepts and English law differences.’
- ‘Mihnea Ana Galgoţiu-Săraru is a very clever and enthusiastic partner, really involved, also in all the detail. He stands for his team and for his client and is always available for discussions.'
Key clients
- Viromet SA
- Mercedes Benz Leasing Romania
- Damen Holding BV
- Tinmar Energy S.A.
- Nepi Rockcastle Group PLC
- BCR and BCR BpL
- Studium Green SRL
- Cerealcom Dolj S.A.
- Lidl Discount SRL
- Gránit Polus
- Ikea Romania SA
- Vastint Romania
- AFI Europe Romania
- Chemfor Balkan SRL
- Mulberry Group
- Allianso Park Management SRL
- Intesa Sanpaolo Romania S.A.
- Veraltis/B2Kapital Portfolio Management SRL/Ultimo Portfolio Investment (Luxembourg) SA
- Speedwell Group
Work highlights
Representing several companies that are part of Pambac in challenges against the expropriation procedure initiated by the Romanian authorities regarding a major chemical factory.
Representing Damen Holding B.V. in international arbitration proceedings pending before ICC Paris against the Romanian State, the Ministry of Economy and the national company Santierul Naval 2 Mai S.A. regarding the performance and termination of a joint venture for the operation of a shipyard.
Assisting Tinmar Energy with the legal procedures for the annulment of a €72m fine applied for the alleged breach of the REMIT regulation.
Practice head
Mihnea Galgoțiu-Săraru
Other key lawyers
Ana Galgoţiu-Săraru; Alina Stan; Laura Șendroiu