SANDRU Avocati presents strong specialism in financial crime proceedings, handling claims of embezzlement, fraud, and tax evasion. The team is spearheaded by Adrian Sandru, a ‘highly respected’ criminal defence lawyer; Daniela Georgescu is also a name to remember, experienced in cross-border investigations.
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Testimonials
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- Strong team, leading expertise, each being very well prepared. I think Mr. Sandru has put together the best team, each of the team members complementing each other.
- ‘Adrian Sandru has been a valuable partner to our business, consistently providing practical and effective approaches to the matters we have brought to him.’
- ‘Adrian stands out for his sharp strategic thinking, cross-border expertise, and calm approach in high-stakes white-collar cases. He brings clarity and structure to complex matters and is trusted by clients in sensitive investigations. The team around him is collaborative, fast-moving, and detail-driven, which sets them apart from more fragmented competitor teams.’
- ‘Adrian Sandru is highly professional, always available, and explains every situation clearly and accurately. He consistently comes up with outstanding solutions — often identifying opportunities that other professionals miss — and his solutions work.’
- ‘SANDRU Avocați stands out for its specialisation in white-collar crime and complex criminal defence, with particular strength in fraud, corruption, public procurement, and cross-border cases. The team combines deep doctrinal knowledge with pragmatic, courtroom-ready strategies. They are highly responsive, efficient, and focused, with lean resourcing that avoids duplication.’
- ‘Adrian Șandru is a stand-out partner: widely recognised as one of Romania’s top white-collar lawyers, he combines academic authority with a calm, hands-on presence in critical moments. He is exceptional in handling cross-border criminal cooperation and EPPO-related issues, and his involvement provides confidence that cases are in the best hands. Associates and collaborators are diligent, solution-oriented, and technically strong. They add value early, manage evidence and drafting with precision, and work seamlessly with external experts. What sets the firm apart is the combination of intellectual leadership and practical effectiveness across all levels of the team.’
Key clients
- SC Dual Prod SRL
Work highlights
Represented SC Dual Prod SRL before the Court of Justice of the European Union in a reference clarifying that ANAF cannot keep excise warehouse authorisations suspended because of parallel criminal proceedings.
Practice head
Adrian Sandru
Other key lawyers
Daniela Georgescu