The dispute resolution group at longstanding local heavyweight firm Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen boasts vast experience and represents a roster of both international and national clients. Criminal cases, tax matters and challenges to arbitral awards are recent examples of the team’s diverse caseload. In leading the practice, Ana Diculescu-Sova draws on the experience of innumerable appearances before national and international courts. Client favourite Sorina Olaru is admired for her ‘strategically smart and accurate’ advice, and Emil Bivolaru is a key business litigation contact. Valeriu Mina stands out for his niche experience in arbitration and FIDIC-related contracts and disputes. Alexandra Marutoiu and Alexandru Lacureanu are both frequent members of the firm’s teams of counsel in contentious matters.
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Testimonials
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- Valeriu Mina stands out for his strong client focus and his ability to combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of business dynamics. He provides not only accurate legal advice but also valuable strategic input, often helping us to better navigate the complexities of the local market. His capacity to suggest practical and commercially sound solutions has been instrumental in supporting our decision-making processes as a foreign company operating in Romania. Valeriu’s proactive, business-oriented mindset and his deep grasp of both legal and commercial aspects make him a trusted advisor and a key point of reference within the litigation team. Alexandra Marutoiu is an exceptionally skilled and reliable professional. She combines strong legal knowledge with a clear business-oriented approach, ensuring that her advice is always practical and aligned with the client’s objectives. What distinguishes her most is her precision, responsiveness, and remarkable speed in providing high-quality deliverables, even on complex and time-sensitive matters. Alexandra is consistently available and engaged, offering clear and well-reasoned guidance that demonstrates both technical excellence and commitment to client service. Working with her is always a guarantee of efficiency and accuracy. Cristian Dranca is a highly experienced and respected professional in the field of public procurement. His deep sector knowledge, combined with his precision, courtesy, and availability, makes him an invaluable partner in any tender-related matter. He brings a wealth of practical experience and a pragmatic approach that ensures every issue is handled with competence and attention to detail. Cristian’s expertise and reliability provide strong reassurance, and his ability to manage complex procedures with calm and confidence makes him a true benchmark in his area of practice.
- The team we had the opportunity to work with is composed of highly skilled lawyers, each with deep expertise in their respective practice areas. Their advice is consistently precise, reliable, and tailored to the client’s needs. What makes the firm stand out is its integrated approach — combining solid legal expertise with strategic insight and critical thinking. This combination is particularly valuable when advising foreign companies operating in Romania, as it ensures both technical accuracy and a strong understanding of the client’s broader business context. The firm is widely recognized as one of the leading legal practices in the Romanian construction and infrastructure sector, which provides a strong sense of confidence in the quality and depth of their experience. Senior associates and partners are approachable, responsive, and genuinely client-oriented. They are proactive in anticipating needs, clear in their communication, and always focused on delivering practical, business-oriented solutions. Overall, the firm stands out for its professionalism, reliability, and ability to combine legal precision with commercial pragmatism — a combination that makes them a trusted long-term partner.
- Valeriu Mina (partner) and Alexandra Marutoiu (senior associate) are lawyers who demonstrate involvement, seriousness, and professionalism.
- The litigation team demonstrates a thorough knowledge of cases and legal issues, managing disputes with professionalism.
- ‘Daniela Gramaticescu and Alexandru Lacureanu are very inventive and very responsive.’
- ‘NNDKP combines strong legal expertise with a practical and client-oriented approach. The team is reliable, responsive, and able to handle complex matters with efficiency. Their innovative mindset and professionalism set them apart in the market.’
Key clients
- EUROINS ROMANIA ASIGURARE-REASIGURARE SA
- SC IMPRESA PIZZAROTTI & C S.P.A.
- ELCEN Constanta
- Carmeuse Holding SRL
- PORR Bau GmbH, PORR Construct SRL
- North Lake SRL
- ALRO SA Slatina
- Strabag
- Alexandrion Saber Distilleries SRL
- Holcim
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Deva Gold
Work highlights
Successfully represented OMV Petrom in matters against Greenpeace initiatives aimed at blocking the Neptun Deep energy project.
Representing EUROINS ROMANIA ASIGURARE-REASIGURARE SA and its major shareholder, Euroins PLC, in a series of disputes before administrative courts in relation to the suspension and the annulment of the decision of the State Authority for Financial Supervision to withdraw the functioning authorization of EUROINS RO.
Representing Impresa Pizzarotti, as plaintiff, in a €90m arbitration case before the Romanian Arbitration Court against The Romanian Motorway Company regarding the performance of a public procurement contract.
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Alexandra Marutoiu
Practice head
Ana Diculescu-Sova
Other key lawyers
Emil Bivolaru; Sorina Olaru; Daniela Gramaticescu; Valeriu Mina; Alexandru Lacureanu; Alexandra Marutoiu; Razvan Savin; Ioana Cioclei