Disputes involving foreign investment into Romania, as well as the range of contentious matters affecting the energy and natural resources spaces, are areas of focus for the multidisciplinary group at Peli Partners. Founding partner and real estate expert Francisc Peli is one of a trio of lawyers co-leading the team, alongisde Oana Bădărău, who is well versed in construction law disputes, and Ana Atanasiu. Delia Lepadatu is the contact to note for finance and data protection disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team boasts a diverse array of specialisations, ensuring that clients benefit from tailored advice and strategies that align closely with their specific needs and industry challenges. The members of the team have extensive experience in their respective fields, allowing them to tackle complex issues effectively. They emphasise proactive communication, regularly checking in with clients to understand evolving needs and providing ongoing support rather than just reacting during crises.’
- ‘The individuals I work with at this practice truly set themselves apart through their exceptional dedication, expertise, and personalised client service. What makes them different from competitors is not just their impressive qualifications but also their approach to client relationships and problem-solving.’
- ‘Good professionals, good collaboration, good rate of success in litigation.’
- ‘Combined experience used in an excellent manner, to design the best strategy for the client.’
- ‘Realistic assessment of the case and ability to design an appropriate strategy even in cases where the client's position is far from ideal.’
- ‘The team from Peli Partners is very creative, client oriented and more important - solution oriented! Well organised, I feel very confident that they are on top of things.’
Key clients
- Banca Transilvania
- MCore
- Lidl Romania
- Mitiska REIM
- U.N.S.A.R. – National Association of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies in Romania
- Saint-Gobain Group
- Wienerberger
- Nova Power & Gas
- Alpha Real Estate Services
- Jupiter Group
- Compania Națională a Imprimeriilor Coresi
- Colosseum Mall
Work highlights
Assisting Lidl Romania with defending a series of litigations brought by the Ministry of National Defence against the construction of a 60,000 sqm logistics centre, in connection with the operation of NATO radar in the area.
Assisted a foreign investor with an ICC arbitration initiated by a Belgian real estate developer for not generating the guaranteed revenue of €12m per year.
Practice head
Francisc Peli; Oana Bădărău; Ana Atanasiu
Other key lawyers
Delia Lepădatu
