Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA's professionals focus their activities on advising debtors and creditors in connection with pre-insolvency matters, with standout strength in debt recovery. The team is led by Sebastian Gutiu and Iustin Armașu, with Guțiu specialising in dispute resolution and Armașu overseeing restructuring and debt collection. Rebeca Dan and Marcel Mămăligă also provide key support.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have extensive knowledge of the applicable legislation and can easily understand the complex schemes specific to restructuring and insolvency. Thus, they can easily provide the support needed by clients involved in such cases.’
- ‘I have remarked Iustin Armasu from their team, who is a well experienced attorney, with excellent knowledge about legislation.’
- ‘The Schoenherr team distinguishes itself through a combination of responsiveness, professionalism, and strong legal knowledge, which clients often find to be a real game-changer. They work seamlessly together and in collaboration with other professionals. Compared to other firms, they strike a good balance between technical expertise and a client-focused approach, while also showing openness to innovation in areas such as communication, technology, and flexible working practices.’
- ‘The individuals stand out through their responsiveness, practical mindset, and strong expertise, which makes collaboration smooth and effective. Sebastian Gutiu is recognized for his leadership and ability to provide clear direction, adding further strength to the team.’
- ‘Schoenherr has a strong dispute resolution team in Romania. This includes litigation, arbitration, insolvency and criminal law. In restructuring and insolvency they are very good with complex proceedings and large value projects. They use technology widely, including AI, which is a rare treat in Romania.’
- ‘Sebastian Gutiu is one of the first names that comes to mind when a company seeks strong skilled lawyers to advise on sophisticated disputes.’
Practice head
Sebastian Guțiu; Iustin Armașu
Other key lawyers
Rebeca Dan; Marcel Mămăligă