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The broad competition and antitrust practice at Wolf Theiss in Bucharest is admired for its ‘innovative approach’ and ’deep expertise’. Practice head Anca Jurcovan is praised by clients for ‘consistently delivering precise, tailored advice’, and her team is well versed in acting for international and domestic companies in investigations brought by the RCC. Merger control matters are also a key component of the group’s workload. Claudia Andreescu, a dedicated competition law professional, supports on the range of matters, and both Maria Popescu and Andrei Turcu are key contacts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘This practice is distinguished by its holistic approach to complex legal matters, particularly in the realm of EU and competition law. Clients would find the team’s strength in navigating intricate issues, such as windfall taxes in the energy sector, particularly valuable. Led by exceptional the team delves into not just legal analysis but also the broader business implications, ensuring solutions are tailored to the client's unique context. Their ability to foster seamless communication and collaboration enhances their effectiveness, addressing sophisticated legal challenges with finesse.'

  • 'Overall, the practice’s innovative approach, combined with its deep expertise and adaptability, sets it apart from competitors in the legal landscape.’

  • ‘Our key contact at the firm is Anca Jurcovan, whose proactive and trustful approach has been invaluable in managing complex cases. She is among the sharpest and most efficient lawyers we’ve worked with, consistently delivering precise, tailored advice in EU and competition law. What sets them apart is their seamless collaboration with our internal teams and other professionals, which enhances the success of our legal initiatives. Her open communication ensures we're informed at every step, and their responsiveness and personalised approach give us confidence that our concerns are always handled with care and precision.’

  • ‘Professionals, good law knowledge, helping attitude, client oriented approach.’

Key clients

  • Vel Pitar (part of Grupo Bimbo)
  • KKR
  • Association for Privately Administered Pensions in Romania (APAPR)
  • Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association
  • Lucsor Impex
  • Expleo Group
  • FCC Environment
  • Lingemann Beschaffungssysteme
  • DTEK Renewables
  • Vodafone
  • Dukes Education

Work highlights

  • Assisting DTEK Renewables International with specific merger control and FDI aspects of their expansion on the Romanian market.
  • Assisting FCC Environment Romania SRL with the Romanian Competition Council investigation regarding its alleged abuse of dominance on the market for industrial waste landfilling in the western and southwestern part of Romania.
  • Representing Lingemann Beschaffungssysteme in a court litigation after the finalisation of the investigation of the Romanian Competition Council.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anca Jurcovan

Other key lawyers

Claudia Andreescu, Maria Popescu