Prowess in contentious competition law matters and IP disputes underscores the dispute resolution practice at RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA, which is counsel of choice to a disparate list of clients in such cases. The team makes for a strong choice across business disputes, particularly for companies operating in highly regulated sectors, where turbulence in the Romanian economy has led to increased strictness by the authoritative bodies. Practice head Valentin Berea is one of the standout names in the market for competition cases, and is also well versed in IP disputes, alongside a range of other litigation and arbitration spheres. Alexandru Stanoiu stands out for tax litigation, while the ‘impressively talented’ litigator Andrada Rusan frequently collaborates with Berea on IP and competition cases. Veteran Lucian Mihai can be called on for additional litigation and arbitration expertise, and Ana Popa focuses on commercial disputes, and administrative and tax litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Valentin Berea is the leader of the practice with a very solid background in both dispute resolution and corporate law, with an exceptional ability to anticipate the client's needs and deliver the most market-adapted legal solutions available.'
- ‘The RTPR dispute resolution team notably stands out as one of the very few on the market being capable of masterinh at the highest level the mix between exceptional legal background and practical expertise in the field in terms of delivering court pleadings to catch the audience's attention, with, at the same time, a solid ability to understand, when first embarking on a case, the intricacies of the client's industries and complexities of the market context and legislative changes, in order to provide the most adapted legal advice and the strongest, most solid legal defence in any court case.’
- ‘I truly appreciate Valentin Berea's unwavering client devotion and sharp leadership. His hands-on involvement through the entire process of the dispute resolution is a quality highly valued in the market, which provides clients with a reassuring sense of reliability.'
- ‘The dispute resolution practice at RTPR stands out as a premier choice in the legal market, distinguished by its exceptional expertise in complex litigation and IP disputes, including trademark and domain name infringements. Building on a proven track record, the team delivers innovative, goal-focused solutions tailored to client needs, consistently achieving successful outcomes with meticulous preparation and commercial insights.’
- Experience, work ethic, fast turnaround, commercial thinking, great communication, strategic thinking.
Key clients
- Zenith (Publicis Group)
- Groupama Asigurari
- Scania Group
- Distributie Energie Electrica Romania SA
- First Bank
- Deroni
- Asirom (VIG) Group
- Premier Energy
- Centrul Medical Unirea (Regina Maria)
- Bookster
- Lidl
- Electrica
Work highlights
Representing Zenith (Publicis Group) in a cartel case before the Competition Authority against media agencies in Europe.
Representing Groupama Asigurari in antitrust litigation against the decision issued by the Competition Authority in the first information exchange case as a standalone infringement.
Representing the Scania Group in a private damages cases in Romania.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Valentin Berea
Other key lawyers
Alexandru Stanoiu; Ana Popa; Lucian Mihai; Andrada Rusan