With a combination of local litigation strength and international arbitration and regulatory expertise, the dispute resolution offering at Clifford Chance Badea is particularly strong in energy sector cases, as well as antitrust litigation and asset recovery cases. It has recently grown its portfolio of work in regulatory investigations in the financial and life sciences sectors, and in matters related to performance bonds and PPA agreements. Leadership of the team is divided between Daniel Badea, an experienced litigator; Radu Ropota, who acts in white-collar crime investigations, restructurings and insolvency proceedings; and Sabina Crangasu, a specialist in class actions, shareholders claims, investigations and compliance cases. Alexandru Viespe is an additional key figure.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘ The team has a very high level of professionalism.’
- ‘The communication with the counsels is very good, they are well oriented to the client's needs.’
- ‘Excellent professionals, personally and technically.’
- ‘Alexandru Viespe is always polite, calm, very well organised and perfectly prepared in all situations. Therefore, he provides knife-sharp advice.’
- ‘They are a team with extensive experience in the litigation area, managing diverse projects. They inspire a lot of confidence and do not hesitate to propose innovative solutions.’
- ‘Opened, pro-active and always available team, knowledgeable in many disciplines with in-depth know-how.’
- ‘Daniel Badea - open and swiftly available for tackling high-level complex matters, maintaining a human touch at the same time in the relation with the clients.'
Key clients
- Premier Energy
- KDAC Aircraft (a subsidiary of KKR)
- PC GARAGE
- FlowX.Ai
- BRD Group Societe
- Monsanto Romania SRL
- Banque Cramer & CIE
- UniCredit Bank SA
- Pfizer Romania SRL
- Porr Construct SRL
- Banca Comerciala Romana SA
Work highlights
Representing a Romanian energy supplier in a civil liability case, challenging the Romanian State and key authorities over the lack of compensation following energy price caps.
Defending KDAC in a multi-layered legal battle triggered by a cross-border fraud involving a Romanian partner and a US religious group.
Representing Banca Comercială Română S.A. in a decade-long legal battle tied to a major capital markets fraud.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Sabina Crangasu
Practice head
Daniel Badea; Radu Ropota
Other key lawyers
Sabina Crangasu; Alexandru Viespe; Remus Codreanu