act legal

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• ‘The competition practice at act legal is proactive and prevention oriented. Their trainings, internal assessments, and strategic guidance are built to reduce risk, not just react to it. I appreciate that they also bring in knowledge from related areas – such as disputes or regulatory – when advising on competition matters, making their input more practical.’
• ‘Ștefan Botezatu is a solid strategic resource, especially in investigations or sensitive contexts. He has the ability to anticipate implications and support our decision-making without creating unnecessary alarm. His advice always comes in a format that’s easy to work with and adapted to internal reporting structures. Andrei Petre brings structure and sharp legal analysis. He’s reliable, professional, and keeps a close eye on developments.’
• ‘Stefan Botezatu helps frame issues in a clear way that makes internal decision-making easier. Andrei Petre is consistent and knows how to handle layered projects without losing sight of deadlines.’
• ‘Ștefan Botezatu is highly skilled at dealing with complex regulatory frameworks. He has a sharp ability to cut through legal complexity and identify what actually matters for the business. Also, Andrei Petre stands out for his structured approach and clarity in communication. Both are responsive and highly focused on the desired outcome.’
• ‘act legal’s competition practice is sharp, reliable, and very well integrated with the rest of their departments, especially litigation and white-collar crime, which is a major plus when dealing with investigations or risk-prevention work. What sets them apart is how they approach competition law not just from a theoretical angle, but from a preventive, business-aware one. We've worked with them on compliance training, internal risk assessments, and regulatory strategy, and each time they’ve made it clear that they’re thinking beyond the legal textbook. They’re fast, efficient, and always tailored in their approach. No off-the-shelf presentations or generic advice; they adapt every bit of input to the specific sensitivities of the industry.’
• ‘Ștefan Botezatu is one of those rare lawyers who understands competition law from every angle - legal, strategic, and reputational. He’s excellent at seeing the broader implications of an issue and always finds a way to build a path forward, even when things are unclear or time-sensitive. His calm and clear style brings a lot of confidence to internal teams, especially when managing sensitive or high-stakes matters. Andrei Petre brings a lot of added value to the team. He’s precise, proactive, and handles both technical depth and practical execution very well. He’s particularly good in regulatory interactions and preparation work, including dawn raids or FDI filings. His contribution is always well thought out and aligned with the commercial context.’

Key clients

• Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd
• Morphosis Capital
• E.ON Energie Romania
• Pluxee Group
• European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
• CEECAT Capital
• Groupe Genoyer
• FCC
• E.ON Asist Complet
• Delgaz Grid
• Evryo
• Distributie Energie Oltenia

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