Kinstellar has shares of both the domestic and wider regional dispute resolution market, wherein it handles numerous civil, employment, insolvency and administrative claims, as well as civil fraud and white-collar crime cases. Following the departure of Remus Codreanu in August 2025, the practice group is now coordinated by Iustinian Captariu, an energy sector expert with additional experience in competition law disputes. Andrei Covaliu has experience before Romanian courts and in international arbitration fora, while Raluca Botea has particular strength in cases involving public procurement procedures and concession agreements. Tax litigation is a strength for Raluca Constantin. Vlad Simion is another recommended name. Marius Ezer joined the practice in January 2026.
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Position
Managing Associate
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Vlad Simion is a Managing Associate in the Bucharest office. He mainly focuses on dispute resolution, restructuring & insolvency, compliance, risk and sensitive investigations and public procurement matters.
With more than 12 years of experience in representing clients in complex and multi-disciplinary litigation cases and arbitration disputes, both domestically and internationally. Vlad is highlighted for his strong client service, expertise and for through legal advice.
Vlad is specialized in all types of dispute resolution proceedings: civil, administrative and tax in nature. He is also involved in multiple insolvency proceedings and restructuring processes, with his practice further covering compliance, risk and sensitive investigations and white-collar crime matters.
Languages
Romanian, English
Memberships
- Romanian Union of Lawyers
- Bucharest Bar Association
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‘The team has strong commitment to their clients and willingness to solve any challenges on the way. With strong communication skills, proactiveness and knowledge, they are securing comfortability for the client's side. Always there to support, they are communicating all relevant law changes and advising on potential steps from the client's side, along with taking actions.’
‘The Kinstellar team has great individuals, who are substituting each other and acting proactively.’
Key clients
- FBR Forest One SA
- PayPoint Services SRL (the legal successor of Payzone SA)
Work highlights
Representing Dow Europe GmbH in relation to an IT fraud and cybercrime scheme.