Popescu & Asociatii

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 'Mirel Rădescu brings prosecutorial experience to white-collar practice. His background in financial crime and anti-corruption matters is valuable for clients facing investigations or compliance issues. He understands how prosecutors build cases, what evidence they look for, and how to navigate criminal procedure. Adrian Chirvase works extensively on white collar matters, combining this with his TMT expertise. This is useful because many modern compliance issues involve data protection, cybersecurity, and digital evidence. Adina Vlaicu also focuses on white-collar crime and compliance. She works on prevention and defence in business crime matters. Her combination of litigation skills with compliance knowledge is valuable. Gheorghe Buta, with his extensive experience, also handles white collar matters. His understanding of criminal procedure complements his civil law expertise.'
• 'White-collar crime and compliance is an area that requires particular 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, much like former judges, brings judicial perspective to civil litigation.'
• 'The white-collar crime practice combines criminal law expertise with an understanding of corporate compliance and regulatory enforcement. The team understands that criminal investigations involving businesses require managing legal, reputational, and operational risks simultaneously. Their strength lies in their relationships with law enforcement authorities and their experience with criminal procedure. Compared to competitors, they demonstrate greater sophistication in managing parallel civil and criminal proceedings and a stronger understanding of international cooperation in criminal matters. Their crisis management capability and discretion are particularly valued.'
• '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 defence, 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.'
• 'Adrian Chirvase is one of the best white collar practitioners in the country. His judgment and discipline are impressive. Mirel Rădescu 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.'
• 'Their white collar crime practice is one of the strongest I have observed. They understand investigations, procedural steps, and the authorities' expectations. 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 Campeador Eco Green Construct Cosmin Sandru Raed Arafat

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