Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA is recognised in the local market for its comprehensive real estate practice, spanning transactions, long-term mandates, portfolio management, and innovative development projects. The firm 'has one of the most sizeable real estate teams in the Romanian legal market'. The team is jointly led by Sebastian Guțiu, a key adviser to energy clients, major retailers, and construction companies; Oana Grecu, an environmental law specialist; and Mădălina Mitan, noted for her expertise in real estate investment and development projects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very high professionalism’
- ‘The team is professional, oriented towards getting the job done on time and in spades.’
- ‘Very thorough, paying attention to details and solution-oriented.’
- ‘Schoenherr Romania's real estate team is outstanding. The team understands our business and can align their legal solutions with our commercial goals. We own and operate a very large number of real estate assets. Having a real estate counsel experienced in handling large-volume projects is essential to us. Schoenherr is that counsel, and we have been happy with their advice.’
- ‘Schoenherr is a well-known name in this sector. I think it has one of the most sizeable real estate teams in the Romanian legal market. They advise a wide range of clients active in the industry, including investors, developers and retailers.'
- 'The practice is an excellent choice for complex transactions as well as for general advice on real estate matters.’
- ‘I have known real estate partner Oana Grecu for years, and I would warmly recommend her to multinational and domestic clients. Oana is highly experienced in handling large-volume real estate projects, particularly those involving complex legal issues. ’
- ‘From my experience, Schoenherr's is one of the largest and most established real estate law practices in Romania. Their team covers the full spectrum of the sector — from high-value acquisitions and developments to lease and asset management — which makes them a trusted adviser for both international investors and domestic players.’
- ‘I have seen how Sebastian Gutiu's breadth of expertise allows him to anticipate real estate legal issues early and provide solutions that work in practice. His presence and reputation in the Romanian real estate sector are, in my view, unmatched.’
- ‘They have excellent knowledge of legislation and extensive practice in real estate and construction.’
Key clients
- Eurobank;
- Square 7 part of M Core;
Work highlights
Assisted a major financial institution active in Romania's real estate investments market in the sale of office buildings in centre Bucharest.
Assisted M Core on the acquisition of Focsani Shopping Centre from KBC Bank.
Assisted Eurobank on its exit from the Romanian real estate market by the sale to APS Group of IMO Property Investments Bucharest, a company specialised in managing and selling Eurobank's real estate assets located in Romania, which on the date of the sale owned over 150 assets.
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Mădălina Mitan
Practice head
Sebastian Guțiu; Oana Grecu; Mădălina Mitan
Other key lawyers
Adriana Stănculescu; Liviu Flușcă; Claudiu Stan; Ionuț Sava