Leveraging access to an international network of clients, Reff & Associates SCA regularly advises foreign companies on their activities in the Romanian market, with a focus on FDIs, merger clearance, RCC investigations, and state aid. The practice operates under the leadership of seasoned attorney Florentina Munteanu, praised for her ‘pragmatic, hands-on approach’ and attention to business needs. Other standout members are Andrea Grigoras, whose experience spans a variety of industries, and Mihnea Radu, proficient advisor on unfair competition matters.
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Testimonials
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- Grigoras Andrea is very agile, proactive, and dedicated to the work and the client. Munteanu Florentina is very professional, a great expert, and adaptive to the client.
- The team is very well prepared, proactive, and has high adaptability for customers' needs.
- ‘Good organisation, rapid feedback and excellent competencies.’
- ‘Florentina Munteanu is a true leader.’
- ‘The team shares the same core values: honesty and dedication.’
- ‘Professionalism, dedication, innovation.’
- ‘Florentina Munteanu is a highly valued partner, known for her leadership of the EU and competition practice. We praise her for her responsiveness and pragmatic, hands-on approach.’
- ‘Florentina Munteanu is a dedicated lawyer, always available and dedicated to understanding our needs. Mihnea Radu understands the commercial implications and is always willing to dive into the client's business so that he's advice is tailored to the client's needs.’
- ‘A team with exceptional experience in the field of competition practice. They have a deep understanding of their clients' commercial aspects, always come up with practical approaches, and have a very good response time.’
- ‘I have worked specifically with Florentina Munteanu and Andrea Grigoras, who stand out for their high professional competence and excellent knowledge of competition practice in the Romanian market.'
Key clients
- Avon Cosmetics
- IKEA Romania
- Nepi Rockastle
- BT Leasing
- Orkla Foods
- Tinmar Energy
- Fildas Trading
- Sport Time Trade
- Endurance Overseas
- Knauf Insulation Holding GmbH
- Polski Standard Płatności S.A. (PSP)
- Baxi S.p.A.
- Yongyi (Hainan) Investment Consulting Co. Ltd.
- Aaylex ONE
- Logicom Distribution
- Smart ID Dynamics
Work highlights
Advised Smart ID Dynamics on merger control and FDI notification procedures, in the context of acquiring control over AB SYSTEMS.
Providing ongoing assistance to Logicom Distribution on contracts and other commercial law matters such as drafting and reviewing commercial contracts concluded or contemplated to be concluded with various contracting partners.
Assisted Endurance Overseas throughout the merger control notification process before the Romanian Competition Council in connection with the planned acquisition of sole control over Stöferle GmbH and Stöferle Automotive GmbH.
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.
Andrea Grigoras
Practice head
Florentina Munteanu
Other key lawyers
Mihnea Radu; Andreea Grigoras