‘Experienced lawyers both on consultancy and litigation‘ distinguish the DLA Piper Dinu SCA employment law department, which takes advantage of the firm’s global network, while maintaining a notable domestic presence. Practice head Monica Georgiadis is well versed in international matters and is a pioneer in the jurisdiction when it comes to the establishment of a standalone practice at an international firm in Romania. Andra Trantea has a broad practice across the spectrum of advisory and contentious employment matters, but also stands out with niche expertise in IP and data privacy in an employment context. Clients commend Elena Preotescu, who has a focus on such busy sectors as aviation, life sciences, tech, manufacturing and energy. Paula Anghel is valuable support on investigations, employment termination, collective agreements and various employer/ employee rights, while Diana Năcuță is a further example of the team’s strength in depth.

A selection of the biggest employers in Romania; international clients; Romanian entrepreneurs; and a number of the country’s public institutions are among the clients of Filip & Company's labour and employment offering. The firm remains a strong choice across the spectrum of advisory issues, as well as having a robust track record in labour law litigation. Leadership of the department is shared between Cristina Tudoran, who excels in contentious labour matters and restructurings; and commercial law expert Ioan Dumitrascu, an experienced name in collective negotiations. Razvan Ionescu adds further expertise in labour litigation, and at a more junior level, Bianca Chera and Alexandru Moraru are additional names to note.

A number of leading names in a variety of sectors both globally and domestically look to Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen for advice on labour and employment law. The firm has capability across the spectrum of matters and its regional offices in Timisoara and Cluj-Napoca, as well as its HQ in Bucharest facilitate robust on the ground offerings for clients in different industry hubs. Practice head Roxana Abrasu is recognised for her ‘exceptional knowledge and leadership’ and assists private Romanian and foreign clients on all employment matters, be it as part of the firm’s support on major projects, or pertaining to regular business activity. Ionut Stancu supports across the range of work.

Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii fields a labour and employment practice that is a reliable choice for major companies requiring day-to-day advice, collective bargaining assistance, and employment law counsel on projects and M&A. The firm also has a strong litigation offering that is well versed in labour law cases, and is well connected internationally, regularly assisting with cross-border personnel restructuring. Jointly coordinating the team are Șerban Pâslaru, who assists with personnel restructuring, transfers of undertaking, and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements; and more junior partner Mihai Anghel, regarded by clients as a ‘truly exceptional professional’.

Bondoc si Asociatii SCA‘s employment law practice is well versed in providing comprehensive support to clients in all major sectors, including those subject to the closest regulatory scrutiny. Following the departure of previous practice head Mihaela Bondoc in 2024, the practice is led by Daniela Gladunea. She is experienced in a wide range of business law disciplines, encompassing employment law; corporate, commercial, and M&A; and dispute resolution. Notable support comes from Oana Dănilă and Răzvan Agarici.

D&B David si Baias fields a labour and employment law practice group that has recently become increasingly involved in the landscape of collective labour negotiations in the Romanian market. Employment restructuring, labour litigation,and audits are all further areas that the team covers, while also being a key component of the firm’s broader offering to companies on day-to-day matters and transactions. The team is jointly led by Dan Dascălu, who has a litigation focus, and deals expert Anda Rojanschi. Sonia Balanescu, Marius Barbu, and Radu Noslacan are the more junior names to note.

Local and multinational companies count on Kinstellar for employment advisory counsel relating to Romanian law, and the firm’s robust litigation offering lends its expertise to contentious matters in the practice area. The department has been boosted by the firm’s absorption of Noerr‘s Bucharest office in September 2024. At the helm of the practice, Remus Codreanu stands out for his expertise in dispute resolution but has a broad advisory practice in employment law too. Clients appreciate the ‘great double act’ he makes with Lidia Zărnescu, who specialises across employment and labour law, social security and dispute resolution.

Encompassing the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law, the department at Musat & Asociatii has a strong presence among a diverse range of Romanian clients, while also frequently acting for international companies on Romanian and EU law. At the helm of the practice, Mihai Popa is an accomplished advisor on the breadth of matters but is particularly skilled in sensitive issues relating to the termination of individual employment agreements for senior management and executives. Simona Anton, Dragoș Lungu, Oana Lupu and Evelina Mieisor-Grecu make up the support team to Popa.

Disciplinary investigations, employee complaints, collective labour agreements and employment matters born of M&A transactions are all within the wheelhouse of Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii‘s employment team, which frequently collaborates with the firm’s wider M&A, tax and litigation departments. Its clients span a range of sectors and the group is well versed in both contentious and advisory work. The team is jointly led by Vlad Neacșu, who has strength and experience in employee restructuring; and Ioana Cazacu, an all-rounder in the field, acting on compliance matters, industrial relations, trade unions relationships, and employment disputes.

Commended by clients for its ‘professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to delivering exceptional service’, the employment law department at Reff & Associates SCA is best regarded for its assistance with TUPE transactions, HR due diligence in M&A, and restructuring processes. As part of the Deloitte network, the firm is an important cog in regional and international multifaceted business law matters. Heading the practice is Florentina Munteanu, who is well versed in transaction structuring, white-collar dismissals, and mutual agreement separations. She is supported by Ana-Maria Vlasceanu, Gabriela Ilie, and July 2023 hire from Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen, Teodora Gogu.

‘Distinguished by its strong focus on risk management and mitigation’, RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA‘s offering in labour and employment is counsel of choice to a number of Romanian subsidiaries of multinationals, as well as domestic heavyweight companies. Its prowess in cross-border matters is bolstered by the firm’s partnership with A&O Shearman. The team is led by Alina Stăvaru, who is ‘highly experienced in private equity deals and investment projects’ and also excels in contentious employment law mandates. Her team includes Diana Dimitriu, whose experience includes cross-border business transfers, immigration and problematic dismissals; and Cezara Urzica, who supports on the full range of work.

February 2024 partner promotion Mara Moga-Paler heads up the employment law practice at Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA, drawing on experience across the spectrum of matter types in the field. Recent focuses have included key executives termination matters, and structuring contractual and remuneration schemes for new executives; on collective termination; and EU and non-EU trans-national posting of employees. Her team also makes for a strong choice in contract management; collective bargaining agreements; disciplinary investigations; and litigation. Longstanding clients of the practice include renowned international employers. Alexandra Păduraru is the name to note supporting Moga-Paler.

Standing out for its advice to foreign clients on Romanian law, the employment team at STALFORT Legal. Tax. Audit. has a particularly strong reputation among Germany-based companies. It excels in support for in market entries, and is also experienced at handling difficult terminations as part of collective dismissals or restructuring. Christian Weident leads the practice and is dual qualified in Germany and Romania. He is an employment law expert and has recently acted on a number of complex termination procedures. Carmen Radulescu is the other key contact to note.

Stratulat Albulescu Attorneys at Law‘s employment department is equipped to cover both contentious and non-contentious employment and social security matters, and has a particularly strong base of clients in the venture capital arena. Collective dismissal procedures, collective bargaining agreements and labour litigation are regularly handled by the department headed by Andrei Albulescu. He is commended for his ‘marvellous engagement with the clients’ and is supported by Bogdan Florea, and Anca Ulea, who ‘provides fantastic business focused advice’. The team was joined by Catalin Roman from DLA Piper Dinu SCA in October 2024.

Vernon | David's labour and employment group is often counsel in significant deals, as well as being a strong choice in labour litigation, collective bargaining, and discrimination investigations; one client highlighting recent ‘new products and methods related to sexual-harassment matters’. The team is led by founding partner Daniela David, who is an expert litigator with significant experience in contentious employment matters. Laura Danescu has a focus on complex labour negotiations, collective dismissals and disputes, and Dumitru Curti is a further dispute resolution expert to note in the labour and employment practice.

Wolf Theiss's employment team is led by ‘fantastic advisor’ Adelina Iftime-Blagean, whose team includes a host of more junior talent. The practice has been involved in the country’s increasingly busy restructuring space, and is also regularly a key part of the firm’s assistance on sizeable M&A activity. It has longstanding international clients in a variety of sectors, including a strong finance sector base, while also drawing in new names, both global and domestic. Iftime-Blagean covers labour law, compliance and personal data protection, often assisting with cross-border matters. Costin Salaru and Iona Iacob are among the other key names to note.

Anca Atanasiu is the key figure to note for employment law matters at Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL, whose offering dovetails with the firm’s broader tax and business law expertise to provide rounded counsel to a number of international names operating in Romania. Atanasiu is praised by clients for her ‘dedication and exceptional expertise’ and has been the driving force behind this practice area at the firm.

Buzescu & Tomescu SPRL is the firm of choice for a variety of global companies looking for employment advice relating to their operations in Romania. The broad range of work the team covers includes employee, director and consultant service contracts, benefit and incentive schemes, stock options plans, and terms of employment. Corina Papuzu leads the practice and was promoted to the partnership in 2024. Managing partner Adrian Tomescu is frequently involved in cross-practice teams of counsel that include employment advice.

The international focus of the employment offering at CMS makes it a strong choice for multinationals looking for day-to-day advice on the range of employment law issues in Romania. The practice group is overseen by Horia Draghici, who coordinates the firm’s commercial and dispute resolution departments; and Cristina Popescu, whose transactional and advisory practice has a particular focus on TMT sector clients. Ruxandra Georgescu and Alexandra Voinia are further contacts to note.

Combining global reach with local experience, the labour law offering at Dentons' Bucharest office assists a number of the country’s major employers. The tech, life sciences and manufacturing sectors are areas of particular strength for the group. Tiberiu Csaki is a seasoned litigator and experienced advisor across employment law. He co-leads the practice with Argentina Rafail, who is well versed in collective bargaining, internal procedures, and immigration matters.

Based in Cluj, Laurentiu, Laurentiu & Asociatii stand out as a business law firm supporting major clients with operations in Transylvania. Internal regulations, collective bargaining, employment litigation, and day-to-day strategy are all regularly covered by the team. Achim-Sorin Razoare heads the practice, with founding partner Ioana-Romana Laurentiu, a further experienced contact to note.

Leroy si Asociatii has a strong track record of labour law support to banks, retailers, pharmaceutical companies, energy sector groups, and operators in heavy industry. Its comprehensive offering includes management restructuring, compliance audits, employee transfer, immigration, and dispute resolution. Practice head Bruno Leroy is a seasoned advisor to international companies on labour issues arising from M&A transactions. Mara Dosinescu is heavily involved in the practice at the senior associate level.

Placintescu Riti & Asociatii is a boutique employment law firm that has broad coverage of matters, ranging from reorganisations and termination of employment contracts, to disciplinary investigations and collective bargaining agreements. The group is led by managing partner Ana-Maria Plăcintescu, who excels in contentious labour and employment matters. Bogdan Riti is a further key figure, assisting with corporate and employment restructurings, employment agreements, disciplinary dismissals, and professional unfitness procedures.

Full service domestic heavyweight Popescu & Asociatii has an employment department that acts as a crucial cog in the firm’s offering across business law to recognisable global and leading local companies. The experienced trio of Dana Bivol, Anca Simeria and Loredana Popescu jointly coordinate the practice,  with banking expert Mirela Cazacu also lending her expertise to relevant employment law matters.

‘Dedicated to understanding the unique needs and goals of each client’, boutique Suciu - The Employment Law Firm acts for multinational companies, large and medium-sized family businesses, as well as international investors. Its suite of advice covers collective redundancies, executive dismissals, collective bargaining agreements, and the full range of internal policies. Practice head Andreea Suciu is perceived by clients as ‘leading the team to very good results’.

Standing out for its reputation in the IT sector, Voicu & Asociatii has strength in employment elements of transactions, while also offering a robust employment litigation arm and assistance with immigration and collective dismissals. Marta Popa ‘provides an excellent service’ and co-leads the practice group with Raluca Mihai, who is well versed in both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters.

Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners assists a notable list of heavyweight companies from a variety of industries, including multinationals with operations in Romania. Experienced name in corporate restructuring, practice head Catalin Micu is regarded by clients as ‘a very good coordinator’. He is assisted by Marcela Antoniu, who supports on all aspects of individual and collective labour relations.