Cross-border competition law matters are a standout strength of Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA‘s Bucharest office. Its practice is sought after to assist clients with investigations brought by the RCC, as well as international authorities. Merger clearance, antitrust and damages litigation, compliance, foreign direct investment and state aid issues are all also within the wheelhouse of the group. Appreciated for her ’deep understanding of the legal framework’, practice head Georgiana Bădescu handles the full range of contentious and non-contentious EU and competition work. Cristiana Manea and Darius Trusculete are further contacts to note.
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‘We have seen Schoenherr Romania in several competition projects lately, all involving local law, mostly referring to merger clearance and compliance matters. They have strong reputation in competition matters. They provide concise advice, are flexible and attentive. What makes them stand out is their client focus and practical and comprehensible advice.’
‘The competition team’s strength lies with Georgiana Badescu, who has a great deal of experience in antitrust matters.'
'Cristiana Manea is extremely knowledgeable and provides high-quality competition advice. The concise advise and practical view of each project is what we valued most.’
‘Georgiana Badescu is very responsive, provides hands-on advice and has the right contacts at the authority.’
‘Availability, responsiveness always ready to help, including extra miles highly professionals with good knowledge of the topic and well connected into the industry and with competent authorities and bodies.’
‘Schoenherr competition team is one of the best in Romania. They cover all antitrust matters for us and are able to hear our concerns, understand our business and our needs, explain risks in an easy-to-understand language and turn around with workable and practical solutions.’
‘Georgiana Badescu stands out not only for her breadth of expertise but even more for her first-rate soft skills when dealing with sensitive matters. More senior lawyers, especially Cristiana Manea, are also extremely knowledgeable of Romanian and EU practice. We enjoy working with the entire team.’
‘Georgiana Badescu: deep understanding of the legal framework combined with business acumen; her advise always takes into account all the factors that may influence a particular situation.’
Key clients
- Agrofert
- DDM Invest
- Romcim
Work highlights
- Advised DDM Holding on merger clearance and FDI screening regarding the acquisition of a non-performing loans (NPL) portfolio with a face value of EUR 1bn from Intrum.
- Advised Agrofert on merger control proceedings in front of the European Commission and FDI screening regarding its acquisition of sole control in East Grain and coordinated filings in non-EU jurisdictions.
- Advised Romcim on merger clearance and FDI screening Romcim regarding the acquisition of Tehno World.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Cristiana Manea
Practice head
Georgiana Bădescu
Other key lawyers
Cristiana Manea; Darius Trușculete