‘Having on the ground expertise in most of the countries in the CEE region, means that CMS can mobilize large international specialist teams for cross-border transactions. This integrated service over multiple legal specialties and markets, including beyond CEE, helped us reduce the related time and efforts. The fact that we benefited of experienced and high-class legal assistance on our project, was also confirmed by the legal awards that have been given for the assistance on our project. CMS is recognized for advice on high-profile deals and highly regarded specialists on corporate/M&A.’

‘Rodica Manea, who coordinated the Romanian part of our large pan-European NPL financing and restructuring transaction, is a highly experienced transactional lawyer, with a sound understanding of the commercials of the deal, a calm mind, problem-solving skills and a very good power of persuasion. She has the capacity to process and analyze complex materials under time pressure, and make practical sense of the issues therein, to find a workable solution.’

‘Raluca Ionescu has the capacity to handle decision-making happening at different levels, and the ability to overcome decision-fatigue, and effectively address issues arising out of sophisticated transactions which would touch on many aspects of the law.’

‘Monica Statescu is extremely well prepared and is able to stand her ground in difficult negotiations. Great understanding of all concepts, mechanics and their real impact on the transaction and business.’

‘Filip &Co. has exceptional M&A lawyers who are going beyond legal technicalities; they are strategic thinkers. They have a keen ability to identify opportunities and risks within a deal, offering clients valuable insights on how to maximize value and mitigate potential challenges.’

‘The Filip & Company team is the ideal partner for any M&A transaction in the Romanian market and beyond. Their practice in this area is prodigious and they have always managed to use this asset to turn a potential deal into a successful transaction. Their ability to understand the legal and commercial specifics of each transaction and to offer fair solutions in any situation has brought us the best value that money can buy in the long history of our collaboration. Deal makers, that’s what they are!’

‘I consider NNDKP to be the best law firm in Romania. They manage to cover all the legal aspects a firm needs. Their specialised departments with their excellent lawyers gave us the comfort that we work with the right law firm.’

‘Ruxandra Bologa always demonstrated a thorough understanding of the case through comprehensive research. I also appreciated that she is always a direct person and self confident.’

‘The aspect that sets this company apart is the meticulous analysis you have on everything. Even if you seem to know everything in a field you have been managing for a long time, this law firm always brings a new breadth and a new element of knowledge to the field we work in.’

‘The team led by Bogdan Stoica is excellent. They are very experienced, knowledgeable in Romanian law, and take a very commercial and pragmatic approach.’

‘Bogdan Stoica is highly commercially astute and pragmatic. Not just a lawyer but a top-rate counselor and trouble-shooter. Recommend him very highly.’

‘A breadth of experience in M&A advisory, with valuable insights, clear mark-ups on transaction docs, as well as a round the clock availability which was very important in the tight timeframe we had for our transaction.’

‘Deep industry expertise with a client-centric approach. They have a multidisciplinary team that is highly responsive. Also, they have good partnerships with international groups that we used in our projects.’

‘Alina Stavaru and Andrei Tosa are doing an excellent job on the projects we are collaborating on. They are highly adaptable, with an excellent quality-price ratio.’

‘The RTPR corporate practice operate on a very high professional level. They are responsive, skilled, and their advise is competent and commercial. Clients used to working with top international law firms, and top international law firms themselves, would not be disappointed with the RTPR services. RTPR operated for years as part of the A&O network and still have good connections across that network which can prove very useful on matters with an international element. ’

‘Schoenherr and its associates in Romania have top law specialists, with very clear specializations, they have solid knowledge of legislation and jurisprudence, they are able to provide very specific market and business analysis, they are polyglots, serious, punctual.’

‘Madalina Neagu and her team were responsive to our questions and needs. Madalina’s English skills are impeccable and her knowledge level and skill at negotiating all parts of a M&A transaction were impressive. She was not timid or unwilling to negotiate any point that her client thought was important.’

‘Schoenherr is a top regional law firm in CEE, with strong transactional teams in all their offices and on a regional (cross-border) level. Having 15 office across the region, with their teams having already worked together in cross-border M&A deals is a huge advantage. They are an excellent option for sophisticated transactions in the region and, most relevant for us, they have a lot of industry know-how in the real estate markets which puts them on most of the more relevant deals in the region.’

‘I have worked with the firm on a number of different aspects and under various instructions. They helped us tremendously with contract drafting and signing, contract negotiations, due diligence investigations and so on. In the context of an M&A project, they proved to be extremely astute, having duly captured and understood all relevant legal and factual issues involved, demonstrating skill and expertise. The services are simply exceptional, this law firm is at the top of the game in the legal industry.’

‘Catalin Baiculescu has exceptional qualities: sharp and talented, competent and with a perfect understanding of the industry market in which we operate and a very good knowledge of the general economic context that could influence our business. I have relied on his expertise on many occasions and have not been disappointed. He is a brilliant legal mind! Also, calm, measured and reassuring. Have no hesitation in recommending Catalin.’

‘A team with common sense, initiative, client centred, well organized and very prompt. Professional and can-do attitude all along. Excellent contract writing techniques and negotiation skills. They followed up on all tasks that were given and provided continued guidance up to the finalization of our project.’

‘It’s a team that’s easy to work with. From the beginning of our collaboration they easily understood our challenges and acted fast without spending unnecessary time. The engagement process was also very simple and seamless.’

‘First I have appreciated very quick reactions to our requests. In addition I have appreciated the capability to “translate” the legal language into our common business language.’

‘Our experience with them is that they are excellent. Very knowledgeable, prompt, and business-oriented.’

‘Industry and business knowledge, people, availability, identifying practical solutions to legal questions and issues.’

‘We have worked intensely in the past years with the Clifford Chance team, relying on their expertise and skills for corporate, contracts, competition, employment. I would recommend each of them to any business in our industry and not only having the confidence that they are great professionals, and the result of the work will achieve and even exceed the expectations of their client.’

‘Clifford Change Badea represents a real elite presence on the legal services market and is recognized for the exceptional quality of the services it offers. When it comes to large and complex projects, Clifford Change Badea is a reliable partner.’

‘Perry Zizzi is certainly one of the most accomplished lawyers in corporate law with outstanding expertise in M&A and transactions.’

‘Working with Dentons was easy and efficient, the team was very collaborative, open, trying to understand very well the issue, coming back with follow-up questions and recommendations.’

‘Cristina Daianu is efficient, open, interested in understanding the field of activity as well as possible, offering alternatives and recommendations to better suite the client’s request.’

‘Great knowledge base for corporate related matters in Romania coupled with a very responsive team.’

‘Cohesive team of very well-prepared professionals.’

‘The practice is specialized for different areas and is well organized in relation to clients. The client may contact the lawyers and ask for clarifications directly, very openly. It provides practical solutions to the problems of the client.’

‘Zsuzsa Csiki is well prepared and prompt in finding appropriate solutions.’

‘Zsuzsa Csiki was extremely flexible and creative during our transaction. She was also very accommodating of constant change of direction on the deal. Mihai Stan kept the ball rolling at all times. He’s a total powerhouse.’

‘Musat is a big law firm with many lawyers specialized in various domains. We have been working with them for so many years so they know very well the company. Their lawyers are prompt, dedicated and efficient.’

‘I will mention here Razvan Stoicescu, the main partner who is very business and strategic oriented, with excellent communication skills, very prompt and efficient.’

‘Excellent level of market knowledge.’

‘Georgiana Singurel is very well up to speed. A talent in the team is Fraga Varadi, she has high performance and always very detailed.’

‘The team members each bring their own complimentary skills and knowledge set. They also have a good team hierarchy where this complimentary skills and knowledge is effectively combined into a better service to the client.’

‘While I have dealt with numerous legal firms on multi-disciplinary legal issues in the past, the combination of this team in the extremely complex commercial and statutory environment in the combination of private and state-governed activities within the volatile and dynamic Romanian environment is quite unique.’

‘Cornelia Postelnicu was very helpful, she has a very broad knowledge across multiple sectors and she is very commercial in her approach. Definitely one of the best up-and-coming lawyers.’

‘Wolf Theiss has great industry expertise, and a client centric approach. They offer quick response and they are extremely reliable.’

‘Cornelia Postelnicu was very helpful and provided very specific advice regarding the Romanian market. She has very good legal and IT know-how and was very quick in response.’

‘Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii has one of the best team of lawyers we have worked with. They are very well prepared, highly reliable and efficient. They were always by our side, explaining us all the legal implications and protecting our interest. We are very pleased with the collaboration with them.’

‘Nicoleta Gheorghe provided us excellent services. She is very knowledgeable, prompt and always thinking at our best interests.’

‘The team formed of Stefan Mantea, Nicoleta Gheorghe and Otilia Oglage provided us excellent services, providing the best approach in a timely and efficient manner. They showed a good understanding of our needs and responded very prompt to all our requests. We had a good cooperation with them and we highly recommend them for corporate and M&A projects.’

‘Teodora Motatu is brilliant.’

‘They have a winning spirit and are constantly looking for solutions to a problem.’

‘They treat you as a customer. The customer has priority. They make time for you and listen to your problems.’

‘The practice is small and flexible compared to other firms and can efficiently respond to both daily legal work as well as larger, transaction-related work.’

‘We worked with Sergiu Gidei. What I liked about Sergiu was that he handled both the legal meaning of clauses, but also understood the business implications for me. I see him as a very clever negotiator, knowing when to take a step back for a bigger gain later.’

‘The legal team has consistently demonstrated trustworthiness and adaptability. They collaborate closely with us to identify our specific legal needs and address them promptly. What sets them apart from other firms is their hands-on approach and commitment to our challenges.’

‘Great people, love working with them, they’re proficient and dedicated.’

‘They give 101%, are always on time, dedicated and walk the extra mile.’

‘David and Baias Law Firm truly stands out in the legal field. Their team’s exceptional expertise and dedication to clients is impressive. They take a client-centric approach, tailoring their services to individual needs, which fosters strong client relationships.’

‘Their commitment to diversity and inclusion in their workplace is admirable, and it’s reflected in their team’s diverse perspectives.’

‘I had the privilege of collaborating with Anda Rojanschi from David and Baias Law Firm on several M&A projects, and I must say it was an exceptional experience. Anda’s dedication, expertise, and professionalism truly stood out throughout our partnership. Her attention to detail and deep knowledge of M&A intricacies were invaluable in navigating complex transactions. She consistently went the extra mile to ensure that our projects were not only executed flawlessly but also aligned with our strategic goals.’

‘Their actions and reactions are very quick and always to the point. They supported us at all times in a very professional, factually competent and well-structured manner. The multilingualism (in our experience, fluent Romanian, German and English) is also a big advantage.’

‘NOERR supported us with a strong team, with a lot of experience. We were able to trust a team with decades of experience in the M&A sector. They have advised us in various teams on different topics (corporate law, tax, antitrust law). They understand quickly our concerns and proactively point out latent risks. Their international network and experience also helps in the communication and in understanding of the clients’ needs and expectations.’

‘Very responsive and commercial in approach.’

‘I have really enjoyed working with lead partner Ramona Volciuc. Very sensible and calm under pressure. I have a lot of faith in the advice that she provides.’

‘The practice at Buzescu Ca works as a team, which is really a strength for us as a client. They know our history way back, and they always act professionally by updating their team so that we are giving the best advice for our local legal changes.’

‘I appreciate that both Peter Buzescu and Corina Papuzu respond fast, and always with short email messages, only asking or replying to the necessary.’

‘Professional and experienced team of advisors.’

‘The team is extremely united between juniors and partners which is rather rare in a law firm and promotes reactivity. On the other hand, the team perfectly knows both French and Romanian mentalities, which is a very valuable asset for negotiations.’

‘The main partner Bruno Leroy is personally involved in resolving the difficulties of a negotiation and goes beyond his role as legal adviser. Adriana Sparatu and Andrea Toma have a perfect knowledge of Romanian law, which is just normal, but above all, show great imagination to find the most favourable legal solution for their client.’

‘Smart, reliable and efficient team.’

‘The team is very helpful and receptive to all our needs and requests in this field.’

‘The team is absolutely excellent — extremely competent and also extremely proactive. They have a solid reputation in the market which is in and of itself an asset when we show up represented by Peli Partners.’

‘This practice distinguishes itself in numerous aspects, but I would like to highlight two: their exceptional attention to detail and their commitment to exceeding expectations. They consistently provided proactive legal counsel and comprehensible explanations.’

‘They provide prompt and clear advice on a variety of matters.’

‘Silviu Stratulat is always pragmatic, quick to respond and cost effective.’

‘The SAA team is highly skilled and highly capable when it comes to handling complex cross-border transactions. The deliver a powerful combination of in-depth local knowledge along with a strong understanding of the requirements of US and EU companies.’

‘Very responsive.’

‘Ionut Bohalteanu, Daniela Miculescu and Anda Calin – proactiveness, transparency and innovative thinking.’

‘Bohalteanu si Asociatii promotes a collaborative culture within the team, which extends to their working relationships with clients. This collaborative approach ensures that multiple perspectives and skills are harnessed to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.’

‘We had the privilege to collaborate with KPMG Legal’s team on a project pertaining to a company merger and acquisition. The firm demonstrated an exceptional level of excellence, boasting a highly skilled group of lawyers who possess profound expertise in the field. They not only provided effective solutions but also exhibited a remarkable ability to grasp and address the most intricate legal matters.’

‘Throughout our close collaboration, the professionalism exhibited by Dragos Iamandoiu was truly exceptional. He consistently provided invaluable guidance and unwavering support for both the business and legal aspects of the project. His flexible approach and readiness to stand by our side in discussions and negotiations, even when called upon at short notice, were commendable.’

‘They are reliable, professional and responsive, they know to adapt and understand the clients’ business.’

‘Broad knowledge of the field, good collaboration and fast time answers.’

‘Easy to get in touch, understand time pressure and calibrate their resources accordingly to send their opinions in a timely manner.’

‘A very well organized team, with great market insight. A unique knowledge in energy related commercial deals. The collaboration is always smooth, when they are in touch with the end client they organize all administration smoothly. Their management and administration is exceptional.’

‘I would like to mention Mihai Voicu and Lorena Ciobanu, both exceptionally great communicators, being available for calls and e-mails to facilitate better understanding of client needs. It is a great pleasure work with them, real team workers.’

‘They are very resolute.’

‘Good communicators, business oriented professionals, with extensive expertise in various legal areas.’

‘Octavian Popescu stands out as a very charismatic and efficient lawyer, always ready to offer support!’

‘We have been working with Popescu & Asociatii team since its incorporation. Popescu & Asociatii is our choice because they are experienced, always available, and provide us with great and quick answers all the time, in any mandate or file we entrusted them. In short, we work as a great team.’

‘Raluca Oprisiu provides outstanding support with timely responses.’

‘Very flexible, professional, reliable.’

‘I have a very good relationship with many of Stalfort’s employees that goes back many years. I communicate in my mother tongue and receive excellent legal advice!’

‘It is a very good mixture of attention to detail, understanding the business and the commercial side, thinking outside the box, versatility and creativity on top of excellent knowledge and understanding of the law.’

‘I have been working mainly with Maria Nica. She is very focused and innovative. She has a very analytical approach and is very good at providing the best solutions.’

‘A combination of several factors as their expertise, excellent customer service, prompt response to any inquiry. Allocation of a team to refer and availability for calls whenever needed.’

‘The corporate team never ceases to amaze me with its excellent availability and reaction time. I have worked with them on several projects during the years, especially on corporate matters, and the lawyers are always solution-oriented and extremely well prepared for all situations. What I like most about them is the fact they provide a holistic approach to every mandate assigned and adapt quickly to new circumstances.’

‘They are the go-to firm for complex situations when you need lawyers that understand your business, keep an overview and a clear structure of all legal implications and never lose sight of all risks involved.’

‘We work closely with Anca Danilescu and Lidia Trandafir. Of course, depending on the nature of the project, other lawyers from different departments join the team. One of the advantages of working with a business law firm of their size is that no matter the legal problem, your business is covered.’