Praised for providing ‘integrated services through interdisciplinary collaboration’, the team at Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners represents both damaged parties and defendants in high-profile criminal investigations and complex white-collar crime litigation. Major corporations and banking institutions repeatedly entrust the members with cross-border mandates, relying on their cross-sectoral specialism. Clients can benefit from the advice of department leader Calin Andrei Zamfirescu, a prolific expert in dispute resolution. Doru Cosmin Ursu is also a name to note, experienced in enforcement matters, along with ’criminal law specialist’ George Avram.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Extensive knowledge and practical skills in the area of white-collar crime.’
- ‘We recommend Doru Cosmin Ursu.’
- ‘The lawyers are recognized for their excellent preparation in criminal law and their ability to find solutions in challenging cases. Clients benefit from integrated services through interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as close and consistent attention from the partners.’
- ‘George Avram, a criminal law specialist, handled the case directly and stood out through his solid expertise, strategic thinking, and constant involvement at every stage of the proceedings. Alongside him, his colleague Doru Cosmin Ursu provided crucial support at key moments, bringing rigour, reliability, and outstanding analytical skills. Together, through their professionalism, effective teamwork, and unwavering client-focused approach, they clearly differentiate themselves from competitors.’
Key clients
- Alpha Bank
- Banca Transilvania
- Central Securities Depository (Romania)
- Compania Romprest Service
- Confer Group
- ING Bank Romania
- Kronospan Trading
- Pirelli Tyres Romania
- Pirelli Tyres SpA Italia
- Polaris M Holding
- Raiffeisen Bank
- Unicredit Bank
Work highlights
Representing a consortium of banks as financiers in the Baneasa project in a criminal case in which the Prosecutor's Office and the Ministry of Public Finance requested the cancellation of the real estate transactions and demanded the return of the lands to the public ownership of the state, in a matter estimated over $300m.
Representing 45 survivors and persons close to the victims of the Colectiv Club fire in the enforcement of the provisions of the criminal decision and the payment by the state authorities of EUR 8.5m in compensation.
Representing Compania Romprest Service SA in a case opened by the National Anti-Corruption Directorate where the directors were indicted in relation to the approval of new tariffs for a contract concluded in 2008.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Călin Andrei Zamfirescu
Other key lawyers
Doru Cosmin Ursu; George Avram