Berechet Rusu Hirit's dispute resolution practice has a strong focus on cases born of public procurement matters, and clinical negligence cases; the former frequently involves matters in the energy and real estate spaces. Media, human rights and commercial litigation have all been busy areas recently. Madalina Berechet, who works ranges across civil, commercial, administrative and regulatory disputes, co-leads the practice group with Valentin Hirit, whose broad offering likewise spans administrative litigation, commercial disputes, IP infringements, and regulatory matters.
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- ‘Working with the BRH dispute resolution team has been an insightful experience. They handle complex cases with calm confidence and a real sense of commitment. What really sets them apart is their combination of of sharp legal thinking and practical business sense. Communication is clear, they're always available and the partners stay closely involved which gives us real confidence.’
- ‘We primarily work with Madalina Berechet and the associate lawyer she has trained, especially on the most sensitive and complex cases. What we value most is their strategic thinking, responsiveness and the way they make even the most challenging matters feel manageable. Working with them feels like having a trusted partner who truly understands our business and priorities.’
- ‘Berechet Rusu Hiriț SPARL combines the sophistication of a leading firm with the agility and responsiveness of a boutique. Partners Mădălina Berechet and Valentin Hiriț are personally involved in every mandate, offering sharp strategic insight and hands-on advocacy. The team stands out for its strength in complex disputes, corporate and regulatory work, and its deep understanding of the energy and infrastructure sectors.'
- 'Their professionalism, commercial awareness, and collaborative culture make BRH one of the most effective and trusted boutique practices in the Romanian legal market.’
- ‘I have had the privilege of working with Mădălina Berechet and Valentin Hiriț of Berechet Rusu Hiriț SPARL and recommend them without hesitation.'
- 'Mădălina Berechet is an exceptional litigator — highly analytical, persuasive, and strategic in her approach. She combines a deep understanding of procedural and substantive law with remarkable precision and attention to detail. Her advocacy is both rigorous and pragmatic, and she consistently finds solutions that balance legal excellence with commercial reality.'
Key clients
- EUROWIND
- APASERV SATU MARE
- 4P RENEWABLES
- AG STEEL BUILDING AND CLADDING
- ORCHID
- TREDECO HOLDING
- NEMIRA PUBLISHING HOUSE
- STRADAL
- MARVIN NICODEMUS
- MUTU AYAN
- ASCENDIS MANAGEMET SERVICES
Work highlights
Representing Orchid in an arbitration concerning the execution of a contract for supply of services.
Representing Apa Serv Satu Mare in a €7m dispute related to the execution of an investment contract with European funds.
Acting for Stradal in a series of disputes arising from the forced execution of the company by the Romanian Commercial Bank, for the amount of €6.4m.
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Practice head
Mădălina Berechet; Valentin Hiriț