The Filip & Company team provides comprehensive legal support across real estate, covering land acquisitions, financing structures, development and project management, construction and lease agreements, and divestment strategies. The practice is led by Ioana Roman, recognised for her expertise in project financing, PPPs, and large-scale infrastructure developments. Mihaela Ispas advises on corporate and M&A, capital markets, and energy-related real estate, while Alina Savastre specialises in land acquisition and renewable energy project development.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Filip&Co team stands out through their constant support throughout the entire legal process. They inspire confidence by representing the client with strong negotiation skills, especially Mrs Ioana Roman. Communication with the entire team has been excellent, and, last but not least, their expertise recommends them. I approached Mrs Ioana Roman on the recommendation of someone I deeply trust, one of their clients, and the trust I placed in this team proved to be both well-deserved and fully justified.’
- ‘Ioana Roman is one of a kind. She is a smart, tough negotiator, with a deep understanding of the market and clients' needs, extensive experience, sharp guidance and above all, a great personality. Very glad to work with her and her team. ’
- ‘I greatly appreciated Mrs Roman and Ms Iordache's availability and the way they took the time to explain specific aspects, highlighting the advantages for me. They strongly defended my position during negotiations and secured significant benefits for me. The collaboration with Mrs Roman and Ms Iordache was exceptional; their professionalism, clear communication and dedication made me fully supported and confident throughout the process.’
- ‘Deep sector expertise and unique full-service real estate’
- ‘The agility and well-thought-out solutions represent the differentiator for us as clients. The team performs well together, and the competencies of each member are well channelled to respond to our needs.’
- ‘Ioana Roman stands out for her exceptional expertise in real estate law and her ability to navigate complex regulatory and transactional matters with clarity and confidence. She has a deep understanding of the market and consistently provides strategic, solution-oriented advice that goes beyond purely legal considerations.’
- ‘I highly recommend Filip&Company´s real estate and construction team for their professionalism and strong knowledge. What distinguishes them from other law firms is that their lawyers have a deep understanding of their clients' business needs and advise accordingly. It's a team of highly motivated lawyers that acts more as a business partner than an external adviser. They safely navigate their clients through the challenges of the Romanian real estate market. Our longstanding collaboration is proof of the outstanding client service provided by the team.’
- ‘Ioana Roman is an excellent lawyer and balanced negotiator’
- ‘Accurate analysis of lease contracts and associated risks, innovative ideas to reduce the risk, balanced attitude in the negotiation process.'
- ‘The team offers clear guidance throughout the process and a clear opinion regarding what is and what is not acceptable in terms of clauses. Pragmatic approach.’
Key clients
- Digi Romania
- Alesonor
- Magnet Developments
- Auchan Romania
- PPLI Group
- Veranda Obor
- Kingfisher PLC
- Bricostore Romania
- Real Hyper Magazine
- Remarkt Magazine
- Tiriac Group
- Tiriac Holdings
- Caroli Foods Group - Part of global food group Sigma
- SICOR
- L'Oréal Romania
- HILS Development
- Dante International S.A. (eMAG)
- Hercesa Imobiliara
- Credit Europe Bank (Romania) S.A.
- Pandora Jewellery
Work highlights
Assisting the Kingfisher Group in connection with the disposal of their Romanian DIY operations with over 30 locations across the country, owned and leased, through the sale of the entire share package of Bricostore Romania S.A.
Assisting Magnet Developments, a prominent residential developer in Romania, in relation to the development of the Amber Forest residential project outside Bucharest, with over 700 homes. This development stands out as one of the largest and most luxurious green residential projects in the city.
Assisting Auchan Romania S.A., part of one of the world’s largest multinational retail groups, in connection with general real estate matters and specific leasing, regulatory and construction matters that result from the client’s day-to-day operations.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Ioana Roman
Other key lawyers
Alina Savastre; Mihaela Ispas