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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- ‘We have a long history of working with NNDKP as our strategic advisor in many high-stakes litigation cases. Their lawyers provide exceptional legal advice and representation in court and stand out for their deep expertise, resourcefulness, and professionalism. Their legal analyses are precise and constructive, showing both a deep understanding of the law and sharp commercial insight. The team is always available to offer guidance and clarify complex case matters.'
- ‘The brilliant Sorina Olaru has masterfully coordinated the legal assistance in our dispute resolution cases, proving to be an exceptional strategist with a rare ability to navigate even the most complex and sensitive matters. She has a wealth of experience in court and her expert guidance has been invaluable to us. Her advice is strategically smart and accurate, and every detail is meticulously managed. She confidently leads her team through any challenge and is incredibly tenacious in defending our rights and protecting our interests.’
- ‘Daniela Gramaticescu and Alexandru Lacureanu are very inventive and very responsive.’
- ‘Sorina Olaru combines exceptional skill and thorough preparation with an innovative, business-focused approach to strategy.’
- ‘The team, in particular Sorina Olaru, have deep expertise across complex disputes, with innovative strategies and are always prepared.’
- ‘The individuals we work with at NNDKP stand out through their professionalism, clarity, and ability to anticipate client needs. They combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic and approachable style, which makes collaboration seamless. I particularly value their responsiveness and dedication, qualities that clearly distinguish them from competitors.’
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