Rankings

Rankings 2023 – Contents

 

Chambers Europe 2023

Real Estate – Band 1

What the team is known for

Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații has an outstanding team with a particular focus on matters involving logistics assets, as well as commercial, residential and retail properties. The law firm offers noteworthy expertise to international and domestic developers, investors and commercial clients in real estate transactions, commercial lease agreements and construction projects. It additionally assists clients with the financing of projects.

Strengths

'The firm excels through professionalism, seriousness, effort and involvement.''

''The team has strong legal training and is available to solve legal problems as accurately as possible for the benefit of the client.''

''They are highly recognised professionals in the market, with a large portfolio of expertise and the ability to cooperate in complex matters.''

''The level of their service is outstanding. Their reaction is always prompt and pragmatic. Their approach is proactive and business-oriented.''

Notable practitioners

Florian Nițu - Band 1

Florian Nițu possesses extensive experience acting across a broad range of complex real estate mandates. He frequently advises developers on the leasing, development and forward sale and purchase of residential, retail and commercial projects.

''He is a very good lawyer. He understands the most sophisticated issues very well, has excellent communication skills and is a strong leader.''

''He provides excellent service, has the dedication and commercial vision and is proactive.''

Valentin Creata - Band 3

Valentin Creata has notable expertise in transactions concerning logistics and commercial assets. He is additionally active in the development of various projects.

Ioana Sampek - Band 4

Ioana Sampek focuses her practice on the investment, development and leasing of logistics assets, including land plot acquisitions for logistic projects development.

''She provided great and comprehensive legal support for our transaction.''

''Ioana is a sharp and brilliant partner in real estate.''

''I worked with her in few transactions. She is good, professional, and has the necessary experience in real estate.''

Corporate/M&A – Band 2

What the team is known for

This reputable firm with an established M&A practice is able to represent a roster of Romanian companies. Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații's department is able to handle transactions of all sizes ranging from high-value telecoms and retail sector transactions through to smaller deals on behalf of domestic entrepreneurs. It also assists foreign real estate investors with transactions involving local targets, as well as advising private equity funds. Furthermore, the team shows expertise in corporate restructurings.

Strengths

"They are always available and supportive, even in matters outside the legal field."

"It was a very comprehensive due diligence report with a commercial vision."

"They are solution-oriented, have a commercial approach and the ability to identify, in a short time, the best way forward."

Notable practitioners

Bogdan Constantin Stoica – Band 2

Bogdan Constantin Stoica represents clients from the telecommunications and agribusiness sectors in acquisitions and divestments.

"He has a commercial vision and business orientation."

Dispute Resolution – Band 2

What the team is known for

Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații has a respected dispute resolution team that handles a range of corporate and civil disputes, as well as international arbitration and insolvency proceedings. The firm has noted strengths in the areas of public procurement, regulatory and planning disputes. The team is particularly active on behalf of clients in the energy, infrastructure and construction sectors, and it represents clients in contractual litigation and shareholder disputes.

Strengths

"The firm provides strong advice in a timely manner and up to the client's expectations."

"The team came up with the correct approaches and infallible rationale."

Notable practitioners

Ciprian Dontu - Band 3 [Dispute Resolution: Litigation]

Ciprian Dontu heads the practice and is recognised for his advice to energy companies on regulatory disputes, shareholder litigation and state aid cases.

Raluca Petrescu – Spotlight [Dispute Resolution: Arbitration]

Raluca Petrescu is well reputed for her strong experience in public procurement and contractual arbitration before the ICC and the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She regularly acts for clients within the construction, retail, agriculture and engineering industries.

"Raluca is competent, with good organisation skills and attention to detail, as well as being very detailed in her analysis."

Competition/Antitrust – Band 3

What the team is known for

Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații assists clients with obtaining competition law clearance for mergers and joint ventures, as well as advising on foreign direct investment filings. The law firm also represents clients in investigations into potential cartels or abuses of dominance, as well as in subsequent challenges to RCC decisions. The team frequently acts on competition compliance mandates.

Strengths

"It is a strong and dedicated team."

Notable practitioners

Mihaela Ion – Band 3

Mihaela Ion advises clients on merger clearance mandates and competition compliance. She has further experience in behavioural investigations and market inquiries.

"She provides strong and very proactive support."

Employment – Band 3

What the team is known for

Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații has diverse expertise in Romanian employment law, regularly acting on collective negotiations and individual and mass termination disputes. The law firm is also knowledgeable in regulatory and working time compliance issues. Additionally, the team assists clients with internal investigations. It acts for both international and domestic clients on local and cross-border matters.

Strengths

"PNSA responds positively and immediately in situations where their presence is necessary."

"They have both excellent legal knowledge and business understanding."

"The team is always ready to take complex and sophisticated matters and turn them into wins for their clients."

Notable practitioners

Ioana Cazacu - Band 4

Ioana Cazacu is an increasingly prominent lawyer who represents clients in employment disputes and termination procedures, both for senior employees and for collective dismissals.

"She is very responsive and has great knowledge that we can tap into. She offers options, assesses the risks, comes up with solutions and helps mitigate any potential exposures we might have in different scenarios."

"Ioana Cazacu understands our culture and needs very well. She is a great support in all aspects of labour law."

Intellectual Property & TMT – Band 3

What the team is known for

Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații has a notable team that handles a broad range of mandates, including trade mark registration, software licensing and advertising agreements. The law firm also represents domestic and international clients in IP-related disputes. The team advises on acquisitions in the telecoms industry, as well as assisting with IT procurement matters. The lawyers represent clients active in sport and logistics. The practice has additional expertise managing intellectual property portfolios for high-profile individuals.

Strengths

"The team always found solutions no matter how sophisticated and complex the subject."

"We appreciated Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații's ability to translate technical expertise into what we required."

Notable practitioners

Key contacts for the department include Silviu Stoica.

Projects – Band 3

Notable practitioners

Alexandru Ambrozie - Band 3

Alexandru Ambrozie of Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații is highly proficient in the handling of public procurement tenders and contract awards, particularly in the technology and infrastructure sectors.

Tax – Band 3

What the team is known for

Popovici Niţu Stoica & Asociaţii is a well-regarded tax practice with particular strength in the tax structuring of corporate and real estate transactions. The law firm advises on both direct and indirect taxation as well as litigation. It acts for clients in the agriculture and real estate sectors, as well as for companies in the IT sector. It also handles tax matters for high-profile individuals, including matters concerning issues of double taxation. It also represents clients in tax investigations and handles the tax aspects of divestments.

Strengths

"Popovici Niţu Stoica is a team with strong commercial awareness. They are very accurate and quick."

Notable practitioners

Raluca Rusu and Alexandru Ambrozie are key contacts for clients.

Banking & Finance – Band 5

What the team is known for

Reputable local team particularly active in regulatory matters involving anti-money laundering legislation, fintech, e-money and cryptocurrency. It assists borrowers and lenders with corporate finance and project finance, as well as with the negotiation of loan agreements.

Strengths

"A dedicated team with full attention and availability to support client needs."

Notable practitioners

Department co-head Alexandru Ambrozie is a key contact for clients.