Popescu & Asociatii

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• Adrian Chirvase is one of the best white-collar practitioners in the country. His judgment and discipline are impressive. Mirel Radescu brings valuable insight from his years as a prosecutor. Adina Vlaicu is strong, thorough, and confident. Each of them contributes a distinct strength that improves the quality of the team.
• Adrian Chirvase is a key figure in the white-collar crime practice. He provides structured and practical advice that helps clients minimize risk, along with Mirel Rădescu, who stands out for his prosecutorial background, which offers valuable perspective on how criminal cases are built and how to defend against them effectively. Their work in financial crime and corruption matters is consistently strong. Octavian Popescu adds a cross-practice view, especially where criminal and commercial issues overlap. Adina Vlaicu contributes reliable support on defense matters. Gheorghe Buta brings judicial insight and strategic depth, strengthening the team’s approach to complex procedural issues. Bogdan Dobre is highly capable and provides solid analytical support in compliance and investigation-related work. Mihaela Simina is a capable senior associate developing strong expertise in business criminal law and compliance. I have seen them work, and I am in awe of their focus, precision, and teamwork.
• This is one of the firm’s most distinctive practices. With former prosecutors and judges on the team, including Mirel Rădescu, the white-collar crime practice has insider knowledge of how criminal investigations develop and how to defend businesses and executives effectively. The team covers corruption investigations, financial crime defense, and compliance programs. What sets them apart is their ability to combine criminal law expertise with a deep understanding of corporate and regulatory environments. They manage criminal proceedings while addressing corporate governance, regulatory, and reputational implications. Adrian Chirvase plays a prominent role in strengthening the team’s focus on compliance and preventive strategies, ensuring that clients receive practical, forward-looking guidance. The presence of lawyers who have worked as prosecutors and judges provides strategic insight that few firms can match.
• White collar crime and compliance is an area that requires very specific expertise. It involves criminal law, corporate investigations, regulatory compliance, and sometimes international cooperation in criminal matters. Popescu & Asociatii has built a strong practice in this field, particularly through former prosecutor Mirel Rădescu and through Adrian Chirvase and Adina Vlaicu. Having a former prosecutor on the team brings valuable perspective, similar to how former judges bring judicial perspective to civil litigation. White collar matters often involve complex investigations, interaction with prosecutors and criminal courts, and the need to protect client interests while ensuring compliance with the law. The team handles these sensitive matters with appropriate care. I have not judged criminal cases myself, as my judicial work was in civil law, but I understand from colleagues in criminal courts that white collar cases require very thorough preparation and strategic thinking.
• Adrian Chirvase is one of the strongest lawyers I have worked with in this field. He handles complex cases with confidence, full knowledge, and strong strategic thinking. When he explains a position, you understand where the case stands and where it needs to go. Mirel Radescu brings valuable insight from his previous experience as a prosecutor. He understands how investigations develop, what evidence matters, and how to prepare a clear defense. Adina Vlaicu is decisive and reliable. She manages large files, many documents, and detailed procedural steps without losing control. Her discipline keeps the case organized from start to finish.
• Their white-collar crime practice is one of the strongest I have observed. They understand investigations, procedural steps, and the expectations of authorities. They prepare clients thoroughly, maintain strict confidentiality, and focus on strategies that reduce long-term exposure. They communicate clearly and remain composed even in high-pressure situations. Their combined experience gives clients stability when facing sensitive issues.

Key clients

• HiSky
• Oculus
• General Directorate of Gendarmes of the Municipality of
• Bucharest "Division General Constantin Anton"
• First Bank
• PPC Group
• Kaufland Romania
• European Drinks & Foods
• ING Bank Romania No
• BT Direct
• Remat Gorj SA
• Mega Image

Work highlights