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Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners

Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners

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Romania

3

EU and competition

Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners provides various competition law services, including litigation against the Romanian Competition Council, merger and FDI clearance, and notifications to the competition authority, with standout experience in regulatory analysis. The practice is led by Elena Iacob, proficient in state aid matters. Other key members are Catalin Micu, Madalina Marineanu, and Ioana Racoti.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • 'ZRVP has been advising us for many years, providing high-calibre advice on competition law matters directly affecting large industrial energy consumers. Over the past year, their assistance has been critical in shaping our positions on several legislative and regulatory initiatives in the energy sector with major implications for energy-intensive users.'
  • ‘Our main contacts are Ioana Racoți and Elena Iacob. Ioana brings outstanding strategic insight and a strong command of EU and national competition rules, particularly in how they interact with the energy sector. Elena stands out for her thorough understanding of regulatory matters and her ability to manage complex interactions with public authorities.'
  • 'The firm is a very good law firm, as it does meet the main criteria of assessment: reputation, capabilities, adaptability to changing circumstances, quality of staff and management. I think "business savvy" is a great way to describe this team.’
  • ‘Elena Iacob has extensive experience in banking, financing projects and financial services regulations, as well as in public procurement and in the field of company law and competition. All her actions show dedication to the law and legal topics. I have always had prompt responses and I always had the impression of a genuine interest from her in helping me with the issues I have raised.’
  • ‘The background experience and the varied legal fields of the team is a powerful partnership for our company. We value their ability to manage complex transactions and litigation and their solution-oriented counsel. ZRVP's team also offers enhanced credibility.’
  • ‘Associates and partners alike demonstrate strategic thinking and a proactive attitude, often anticipating our needs. Special mention to Catalin Micu and Madalina Marineanu.'

Key clients

  • TTS (Transport Trade Services)
  • Romaqua Group SA
  • Romanian Association of Banks
  • Kronospan Trading
  • Menzies Aviation Romania
  • Association Of Business Services Leaders In Romania

Work highlights

Assisted TTS on all matters related to competition law in relation to potential acquisition projects, water transport services, cabotage and ferry transportation services.
Advising Menzies Aviation Romania in all competition law matters, including assessment and advice on potential abuse of dominance by airport operators in the market for management and operation of airports.
Representing the Romanian Forestry Association in a challenge against a decision of the Romanian Competition Council.
Practice head

Elena Iacob

Other key lawyers

Catalin Micu; Madalina Marineanu; Ioana Racoți

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