Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii is highly regarded in the real estate and construction space in Romania, with an excellent track record in advising on commercial real estate developments and investments, urban planning, and property disputes. The client base includes banks, investors, retailers and asset managers. Practice co-head Dan Borbely is 'an extremely seasoned lawyer with long experience in real estate and contract negotiations', and fellow co-head Razvan Gheorghiu-Testa has established expertise in advising on greenfield developments and infrastructure projects. Amalia Dumitru brings experience in assisting with corporate property matters, and Oana Ureche acts on real estate finance and corporate acquisition work. Dragos Apostol handles commercial leases and forestry acquisition projects, and Alexandra Pereș has experience in handling urban planning procedures.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong competence, high business acumen and versatility in approaching different situations.'
‘The long experience of Dan Borbely, probably the most known lawyer for the real-estate practice on the market, the senior and strong team he has, the ability to add all the other practices as needed for the specific case, recommends them as the best choice whenever you have any issues in this field of practice.'
‘Dan Borbely is an extremely seasoned lawyer with long experience in real estate and contract negotiations and stands out with his capacity to drive the strategies needed for the specific project. His capacity to understand very complex situations and translate those into clear actions and strategies makes him an outstanding lawyer.'
‘I value the most their professionalism, expertise on law, practical approach to the matter, very good understanding of the client's needs, personal involvement and the quality of work. It is one of the most reliable law firms in Romania and I will go to them with full confidence that I can get the best legal advice and the most efficient handling of a case.’
‘The team at Tuca Zbarcea is one of the most professional teams I have worked with.'
‘Razvan Testa is one of the most reputable and appreciated lawyers in the market.'
‘Client oriented approach. Excellent industry knowledge.’
Key clients
- Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing
- Carrefour Romania
- Warehouses De Pauw
- OMV Petrom
- Vodafone Group Services plc
- Speedwell
- Jones Lang LaSalle Services
- Indotek Group
- S+B Gruppe AG
- Revetas Capital Advisors
Work highlights
- Acting as counsel to Carrefour Romania, Carrefour France, and Carrefour Netherlands in connection with the acquisition of Romania Hypermarche.
- Advising OMV Petrom on the real estate and construction aspects of the largest acquisition of green energy projects in Romania.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Oana Ureche
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Amalia Dumitru
Practice head
Razvan Gheorghiu-Testa; Dan Borbely; Oana Ureche; Dragos Apostol; Alexandra Pereș
Other key lawyers
Amalia Dumitru