RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA has a longstanding reputation for handling EU and competition matters, with particular expertise in merger control and investigations before the Romanian Competition Council. The clientele spans a variety of industries, including actors from highly regulated sectors such as energy, insurance, banking, and FMCG. The team is jointly steered by Valentin Berea and Roxana Ionescu, who specialise in litigation and transactions respectively. Andrada Rusan is geared to support with unfair competition, while Serban Halmagean is proficient in due diligence processes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘RTPR is indeed a powerhouse firm in terms of EU & Competition law practice, being highly reliable for delivering innovative advice in a timely manner with exceptional skill, speed and responsibility. What they really stand out for is their ability to understand the complexities of the client industry, the intricacies at play in such a fast-paced economy coupled with so many legislative changes, and deliver advice which perfectly adapts legal comfort with an in-depth commercial understanding of its implications. They are also open to pioneering new routes and ready to deliver one-stop-shop competition & EU advice from day-to-day advice to early stage investigations, up to court cases before the High Court and even the ECJ, where they already have solid experience in competition cases.’
  • ‘Valentin Berea showcases an impressive mix of a corporate and dispute litigation background, and has proved a really impressive understanding of our business and exceptional insight into always understanding, anticipating and delivering the most efficient, market-adapted solutions to our queries. Andrada Rusan works closely with Valentin Berea and showcasing exceptional tenacity, robust legal knowledge and exceptional creativity in rendering intuitive solutions the most intricate competition law matters. She is also an exceptional pleading lawyer, with solid experience before the Authority and the courts of law. ’
  • ‘The team is highly collaborative, ensuring that every matter benefits from the diverse perspectives and skills of its members. One of the key strengths lies in the ability to deliver complex solutions in a clear way. The practice also embraces innovation through the use of technology and efficient project management tools.’
  • ‘The individuals I have worked with stand out through their responsiveness, dedication, and ability to anticipate client needs. They are not only technically skilled but also approachable and pragmatic, which makes the collaboration smooth and highly effective. What sets them apart form competitors is their ability to combine deep legal knowledge with commercial awareness, always tailoring advice to align with business goals. I particularly value their availability and clear communication.’
  • ‘RTPR notably stand out in terms of EU & Competition law practice, being one of the very few firms on the market indeed able to cover for all legal needs of a potential client, all the way from day-to-day advice, to assistance throughout the most complex merger clearance / FDI processes, all the way from early stages -competition authority investigations - to defending a competition accusation before the national court and even the ECJ.’
  • ‘Valentin Berea is a notable practitioner in the field with an exceptional understanding of the business climate and capacity to anticipate the market trends, the client’s needs, as well as the optimal balance between them into delivering robust as well as practical legal advice. He is a truly experienced lawyer. Roxana Ionescu stands out as one of the very few practitioners on the Romanian market adept at M&A deals, with a vast background and expertise in merger control and FDI processes, as well as at competition consultancy, with a focus on project strategy development. Andrada Rusan works closely with the team, and she has tenacity, skill and creativity, rendering intuitive solutions to the most intricate competition law matters. She is a true talent.’

Key clients

  • Cisco
  • MidEuropa
  • Groupama Asigurari
  • Asirom (VIG) Group
  • Bookster
  • Zabka Polska
  • Electrica
  • Zenith Media
  • Maspex Romania
  • Ursus Breweries
  • Henkel Romania
  • British American Tobacco

Work highlights

Advising Cisco on all antitrust, investigative, and litigious aspects of a case regarding suspected public tenders in the IT sector with a total value exceeding EUR 600m.
Advised MidEuropa on the merger clearance process and FDI notification procedure in the context of the sale of Profi to Ahold Delhaize.
Represented Groupama in court proceedings concerning the reduction of a fine imposed by the Romanian Competition Council.

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Practice head

Valentin Berea; Roxana Ionescu

Other key lawyers

Andrada Rusan; Serban Halmagean