DLA Piper remains a stable choice for companies seeking to ensure compliance with domestic and European regulations, praised for ‘its deep regulatory expertise and ability to translate complex requirements into clear, practical advice’. The team draws upon the firm’s global network to attract mandates from international and local clients, providing bespoke operational support and data protection advice. Standout individuals in the practice are team leader Irina Macovei, Livia Zamfiropol, who specialises in competition law, along with Alina Antonie and Andrei Stoica, both experienced in tech projects.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Testimonials
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- Irina Macovei is a great partner, with deep knowledge of the life sciences sector, providing not only risk analyses but also mitigating actions.
- ‘The TMT team at DLA Piper Dinu SCA stands out through its deep regulatory expertise and ability to translate complex requirements into clear, practical advice. Compared to other firms, they distinguish themselves through responsiveness, clarity, and a strong understanding of both EU and local regulatory trends.’
- ‘The individuals I have worked with have been accessible, pragmatic, and highly knowledgeable. What differentiates them from competitors is the balance of technical legal expertise with a practical, solution-driven mindset. I especially appreciated the way they provided clear, business-focused recommendations while remaining mindful of risk and compliance requirements. They are approachable, collaborative, and proactive in offering insights, which makes the cooperation efficient and valuable.’
- ‘There is one main DLA contact, and the respective person is implicated in all legal advice that other DLA lawyers are sending to the client. In this way, the contact person, in our case Irina Macovei, has excellent inside knowledge of the client's requirements, risk appetite, and compliance approach. In this way, we feel DLA as a close partner that understands our needs and the business requirements. Also, the advice we received often contained innovative solutions with tech implications.'
- 'They always find time to discuss our questions very fast, even with full calendars. Business-oriented answers, flexibility for very short deadlines, ability to adapt solutions considering the needs of the business.'
Key clients
- International Personal Finance Plc
- Group One AB (one.com)
- Xella RO
- Arval Service Lease Romania
Work highlights
Advising Xella on preparing the legal framework and documentation for the launch of an online marketplace, including data protection and internal compliance protocols.
Advised Group One AB (group.one) on the acquisition, including data protection compliance, of MiniCRM.
Advised Arval Service Lease Romania on a series of complex regulatory matters involving EU digital, cybersecurity, and data protection legislation.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Irina Macovei
Other key lawyers
Livia Zamfiropol; Alina Antonie; Andrei Stoica