Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA has a strong reputation in the Romanian market with regards to employment terminations, particularly collective actions; restructurings; anti-harassment policies; EU and non-EU trans-national postings of employees; and the full range of immigration law matters. The team is headed by Mara Moga-Paler, a seasoned employment lawyer with experience in the full range of contractual advice, collective negotiations, and collaboration with litigators on labour disputes.
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- The team stands out for its deep understanding of our business and its consistently practical, solutions-focused approach. They combine strong technical expertise with commercial awareness, ensuring advice that is both legally sound and aligned with our strategic goals. What makes this practice unique is the team’s responsiveness, collaboration, and ability to anticipate our needs rather than simply react to them. Compared to other firms, they demonstrate a high level of engagement and partnership. Their open communication style, flexibility in billing arrangements, and use of technology to streamline processes all contribute to an efficient and transparent working relationship.
- The individuals we work with stand out for their exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to combine strong legal expertise with a deep understanding of our business priorities. They consistently demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and a solutions-oriented mindset that helps us make confident, informed decisions. What differentiates them from competitors is their personal investment in our success — they take the time to understand our challenges, adapt their advice to our risk profile, and work seamlessly with our internal teams. We particularly value their accessibility, proactive approach, and genuine collaboration. Mara Moga Paler is brilliant, as she provides outstanding expertise on a full range of employment matters, including employment relationships, redundancies, collective bargaining, internal policies, labor disputes, etc. Also, Alexandra Paduraru provided excellent strategic insights. Overall, their combination of technical excellence, reliability, and client-first attitude makes them a trusted and highly valued extension of our team.
- ‘Really quick with their answers and always professional. Working in the best interest of our company.’
- ‘I always enjoy working with the colleagues from Schoenherr in Romania because they react extremely fast and provide advice which I can easily work with.’
- ‘The individuals are eager to provide their helpful advice fast and clear.’
Work highlights
Advised a multinational company on a large-scale collective termination matter in the context of its Romanian market exit.
Assisted an international manufacturing company with a comprehensive job restructuring and job redefining programme for its Romanian subsidiary, as part of a long-term business strategy.
Advised a multinational producer of technical equipment on drafting and negotiating a collective bargaining agreement on its local subsidiary's level.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Mara Moga-Paler