The professionals at Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen have established their reputation by representing clients from industries highly regulated by competition and EU authorities, having particular proficiency in sectoral investigations; some of the claims it regularly handles are poaching, market access limiting, and abuse of dominance, including challenging the fines imposed by regulatory bodies. The team also has experience in FDI and merger clearance, dawn raids, and state aid, offering comprehensive competition law support. Praised for being ‘a trusted advisor for Romanian competition law’, Anca Diaconu leads the practice from Bucharest; she collaborates closely with Oana Popescu-Mitricoaia, an expert in complex transactions, and Andra Grozavu, a supporting force in most of the team’s matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘NNDKP’s competition team is assisting us in several ongoing investigations before the Romanian Competition Council. Our decision to collaborate with the team was based on their strong track record in high-profile investigations, deep specialisation, and extensive knowledge of the local market. From the outset, they demonstrated a deep understanding of the local regulatory landscape and took the time to understand our business and industry-specific challenges, tailoring their approach accordingly. Also, they are approachable, highly responsive, and consistently clear in their communication, which makes the whole process much more manageable.’
- ‘Anca Diaconu is the partner leading the projects, and I have complete confidence in her judgment and expertise. She brings deep experience in high-scale competition investigations, being able to propose effective strategies that account for potential hurdles. She is exceptionally well organised, maintains full oversight over every detail and leads with confidence and precision. Under her leadership, the whole team operates with remarkable coordination and efficiency. I would also like to mention the insightful support provided by Oana Popescu-Mitricoaia. She is an excellent professional with in-depth legal knowledge, strong work ethics, and exceptional attention to detail. The guidance she has provided so far has been consistently valuable.’
- ‘While very young, this practice impresses through their ability to prioritise and come up with coherent alternatives, and well documented and clear, consistent thinking. They are versatile in both technical approach and accommodating the clients' expectations in terms of timing, cost and team structure. They are impressive in every aspect!’
- ‘Anca Diaconu is an up-and-coming star in this industry. She is vigilant, always present, engages in critical thinking and is always open to explore other points of view. She is very pleasant presence in any room - she is a very bright person! I highly trust her with any sensitive job we work together on.’
- ‘NNDKP has a great competition team that we regularly use for merger control and FDI filings in Romania. They are very responsive, client-oriented a a pleasure to work with. Worth mentioning is the high ratio of female lawyers across seniorities.’
- ‘Anca Diaconu is a very experienced and a trusted advisor for Romanian competition law. Andra Grozavu is an excellent associate with strong legal and communication skills. She excels in providing very clear and practice-oriented advice even in complex legal and factual circumstances.’
Key clients
- Renault Technologie Roumanie
- Automobile Dacia
- PepsiCo
- The Romanian Brewers Association
- DKV Mobility Services
- Kedrion SpA
- Grupo Bimbo
- Auchan
- Selgros
Work highlights
Representing Kedrion SpA in challenging the competition authority’s sanctioning decision concerning certain companies on the immunoglobulin market.
Assisting the Romanian Brewers Association with various complex EU and competition aspects related to the implementation of the deposit-return system for primary non-reusable packaging in Romania.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Anca Diaconu
Other key lawyers
Oana Popescu-Mitricoaia; Andra Grozavu