The EU and competition practice at Wolf Theiss is praised by clients for its expertise cross-border transactions, with notable experience in FDI clearance and merger control proceedings. The team also supports with sectoral investigations carried out by the Romanian Competition Council, often acting in appeals against fines imposed by the RCC. Operating out of Bucharest, the department is spearheaded by Anca Jurcovan, a seasoned litigator, while Maria Popescu and Claudia Andreescu provide essential support.
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Testimonials
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- People, technology, collaboration.
- ‘Anca Jurcovan is highly accessible, with good command, but also delegates relevant parts of the work to the knowledgeable Maria Popescu.’
- ‘Very business-oriented and pragmatic approach.’
- ‘Quick response time and easy to work with.’
- ‘The team seems competent and focused on the best needs of the client.’
- ‘Capable lawyers, good international and cross-national reach. I've worked well with Anca Jurcovan.’
Key clients
- Vel Pitar
- Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association
- Lingemann Beschaffungssysteme
- Lucsor Impex
- Metso Corporation
- BNP Paribas
- Embryos Fertility Clinic
Work highlights
Advising Vel Pitar on various competition law matters, including preparing and submitting multiple FDI filings to the Romanian FDI Screening Commission in relation to planned investments for expanding local production capacities.
Advised Metso Corporation on the acquisition of a plant and equipment related to the Oradea site of EMSIL Techtrans SRL, including FDI clearance, merger control assessment in connection with the asset deal, and advice on the potential applicability of state aid schemes in Romania.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Anca Jurcovan
Other key lawyers
Maria Popescu; Claudia Andreescu