Clifford Chance Badea remains a regular fixture in major cross-border disputes that have prominent Romanian law aspects. In addition to this international strength, the firm has also made recent strides in the domestic energy, telecoms, pharma, infrastructure and real estate spaces. Other key members include Stefan Dinu, who a focus on white-collar crime, investigations and compliance and investment arbitrations; Sabina Crangasu; Vicu Buzac; and Alexandru Viespe. Former team head Simona Neagu departed in May 2025. Since publication, Remus Codreanu joined the firm from Kinstellar.
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‘Clifford Chance Badea is obviously one of the top law firms of this country with notable achievements in what concerns them. They are very pragmatic and results-oriented with real capabilities to get the best results, and definitely lead the top commercial litigators/ dispute resolutions.’
'Alexandru Viespe a very promising young lawyer extremely attentive and relevant in the area of commercial litigation.’
Key clients
- Orange Romania
- Premier Energy
- CSL Behring
- Banque Cramer & CIE
- Tekfen Construction
- KDAC Aircraft (a subsidiary of KKR)
Work highlights
Obtained the cancellation in court of a €14m fine imposed on Orange by the Romanian Competition Council for an alleged abuse of dominant position.
Representing a gas supplier on the Romanian market in a dispute with a consumer factory in Romania.
Representing a global biotechnology company that was fined by the Romanian Competition Council in an investigation for alleged collusive behaviour to limit and suspend immunoglobulin supply.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sabina Crangasu
Other key lawyers
Daniel Badea; Stefan Dinu; Sabina Crangasu; Vicu Buzac; Alexandru Viespe