Seamless cross-border assistance with dispute resolution is a hallmark of CMS' offering. International arbitrations, complex insurance sector disputes, and criminal cases have all appeared in the team’s recent slate of cases. At the helm of the practice, Horia Draghici has significant experience in commercial litigation for both multinational clients and notable domestic companies. Cristina Popescu is well versed in arbitration, regulatory and compliance work, and employment disputes, and focuses on regulated industries. Andrei Cristescu is a regular in the firm’s teams of counsel on high-value disputes. The department's strength in depth was furthered with the April 2025 hire of Cristian Bacanu from MDM Legal.
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- ‘For each situation we had, they were very well prepared, treated the situation seriously, offered us alternatives and proposed solutions (not just saying what we can't do), guiding on the process and adjusting to our specificity.’
- ‘Horia Draghici acted always highly professionally, promptly in case of urgent situations, offering well documented advice and suggesting different alternatives.’
- ‘The team is professional, polite, and has excellent understanding of the technical details of cases, and how to get them across to judges or arbitrators.’
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Practice head
Horia Draghici
Other key lawyers
Cristina Popescu; Andrei Cristescu; Cristian Bacanu; Florentin Giurgea; Andra Ionescu