The restructuring and insolvency practice at Popescu & Asociatii provides standout experience in creditors’ rights protection, expertly handling bankruptcy, liquidation, reorganisation, and the asset recovery and enforcement actions resulting from these. The team has particular expertise in maximising the amount of receivables applicable, often handling high-value claims. Leading the department is a multidisciplinary group of professionals – dispute resolution specialists Octavian Popescu and Gheorghe Buta, commercial law expert Dana Bivol, and Nicoleta Țăndăreanu, who is experienced in litigation and arbitration. Ștefan-Cătălin Băiculescu offers key assistance.
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Testimonials

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  • The lawyers from Popescu & Asociatii understand how courts, companies, and creditors work. They stay balanced, which is important in this field. Their approach is calm and practical. They speak clearly with all sides.
  • Nicoleta Tandareanu, another former colleague who is very respected, brings strong experience from her judicial time. She is respectful and correct and has a lot of knowledge. Dana Bivol works with care. She keeps a serious tone and studies matters with attention.
  • Nicoleta Tandareanu brings deep insolvency expertise combined with pragmatic problem-solving ability. She understands both creditor and debtor perspectives, which proves invaluable in negotiating restructuring solutions. Octavian Popescu contributes strategic vision and strong negotiation skills. Dana Bivol adds thorough analytical capability and attention to procedural requirements. Together, they create a formidable team for complex restructurings. What distinguishes them is their business-oriented approach. They understand that successful restructuring requires balancing legal requirements with commercial realities. Their responsiveness during restructuring negotiations is exceptional, and their judgment regarding stakeholder management is consistently sound. They work tirelessly to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Their restructuring team combines litigation experience with a strong corporate understanding. They assess options in a realistic way and keep matters organized. They prepare clear documents and manage communication with insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders with professionalism. They focus on the long-term impact of each step and guide the process with discipline.
  • Nicoleta Tandareanu handles restructuring with confidence. She prepares the plan clearly and guides the communication with stakeholders in a disciplined way. She has a strong understanding of both debtor and creditor strategies. Dana Bivol provides support on regulatory and creditor issues. Her work is precise and organized. Together, they deliver consistent quality and steady leadership.
  • Nicoleta Tandareanu and Dana Bivol work with accuracy, steady judgment, and attention to detail. They manage sensitive matters with care and remain focused on outcomes that protect the business.
Practice head

Octavian Popescu; Dana Bivol; Gheorghe Buta; Nicoleta Țăndăreanu

Other key lawyers

Ștefan-Cătălin Băiculescu