
Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL collaborates with practitioners in fellow EY network offices to provide employment law advice across the region, with clients benefitting from its complementary tax and immigration services. Anca Atanasiu leads the offering at the Bucharest office and is year-on-year growing the client portfolio. The team assists with reorganisations and collective bargaining, among other areas.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We have been working alongside the employment team at Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL for several years on a wide range of employment-related matters, and they consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of complex employment law issues. We highly appreciate their clear communication style and proactive, solutions-focused approach. They demonstrate true professionalism and continue to be an invaluable partner for us.’
- ‘The team demonstrates strong expertise in handling complex legal matters, and shows solid capabilities in drafting, negotiating, and implementing employment and management agreements, which adds significant value to client engagements.'
- ‘Technical excellence in employment law, particularly in complex areas such as workforce restructuring, international mobility, and HR due diligence. A solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to translate legal frameworks into actionable guidance for HR and business leaders. We appreciate the team’s clarity in communication, depth of expertise, and ability to anticipate risks and offer proactive solutions.’
- ‘The team I work with is very dedicated and keen to understand our needs, our cultural context and our organisation's specifics.’
- ‘Working with Anca Atanasiu has been a truly positive experience. She stands out for her strategic insight and attention to detail, offering advice that is tailored to the client's needs and pragmatic. Her approachable manner and responsiveness ensure that any issues are addressed quickly and thoroughly. Her nuanced understanding of the employment landscape makes her a highly effective advisor and trusted collaborator.’
- ‘Anca Atanasiu stands out as the coordinator of the employment law team through her strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and ability to navigate complex matters with clarity. Her practical, business-oriented mindset makes her advice both effective and easy to implement.'
Key clients
- Cisco Systems Romania SRL
- Allianz-Tiriac Asigurari S.A.
Work highlights
Advising Cisco Systems Romania on all labour-related topics.
Advising Allianz Tiriac Asigurari SA on a re-evaluation of its workforce business model.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head
Anca Atanasiu
