DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The practice covers the full spectrum of dispute resolution, including:

  • strategic advice and dispute risk assessment;
  • pre-litigation negotiations and settlement strategies;
  • representation before Romanian courts;
  • domestic and international commercial arbitration;
  • assistance in arbitration-related court proceedings, including interim measures, challenges to arbitral awards, recognition and enforcement proceedings;
  • mediation and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms;
  • complex contractual, corporate and commercial disputes;
  • shareholder and corporate disputes;
  • construction, infrastructure and real estate disputes;
  • administrative, regulatory and public procurement litigation;
  • employment, tax, insolvency and intellectual property disputes;
  • enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards, including cross-border enforcement.

Each matter is approached with a clear, focused strategy designed to protect the client’s interests and achieve the most effective outcome—whether through litigation, arbitration or negotiated resolution.

The practice covers:

  • company incorporation, corporate structuring and reorganisations;
  • mergers, acquisitions, disposals and business transfers;
  • share and asset deals, including due diligence and transaction structuring;
  • joint ventures, strategic partnerships and shareholders’ agreements;
  • corporate governance and shareholder matters;
  • private equity and venture capital transactions;
  • corporate restructuring, divestitures and spin-offs;
  • commercial contracts, contract drafting and negotiation;
  • day-to-day corporate and commercial advice;
  • foreign investment and cross-border transactions;
  • regulatory, compliance and ESG matters;
  • guarantees, security arrangements and corporate financing documentation;
  • legal support for technology and digital businesses.

CONSUMER PROTECTION

The practice covers:

  • consumer protection compliance and regulatory risk assessments;
  • review and drafting of consumer-facing terms and conditions;
  • unfair commercial practices, advertising and marketing compliance;
  • consumer rights in e-commerce and digital business models;
  • distance and off-premises contracts;
  • consumer complaints and regulatory investigations;
  • representation and assistance in proceedings before the relevant authorities;
  • product information, labelling and pricing requirements;
  • guarantees, warranties and after-sales obligations;
  • consumer credit and other regulated consumer-facing activities;
  • online platforms, digital services and marketplace compliance;
  • assistance with consumer protection litigation and disputes.

The practice covers:

  • trade marks, brand protection and portfolio management;
  • copyright and related rights;
  • patents, utility models and technology-related rights;
  • industrial designs and domain names;
  • IP due diligence in corporate and M&A transactions;
  • IP licensing, assignments and technology transfer;
  • IP-related commercial agreements;
  • protection of trade secrets and confidential information;
  • customs and other anti-counterfeiting measures.
  • software, databases and digital content;
  • advertising, marketing and use of third-party IP;
  • IP infringement, enforcement and litigation;

The practice covers:

  • acquisitions and disposals of real estate;
  • due diligence and title reviews;
  • sale and purchase agreements;
  • leases and other real estate agreements;
  • property development and construction projects;
  • land use and zoning matters;
  • real estate financing and security arrangements;
  • easements, rights of way and other property rights;
  • real estate-related disputes and litigation.

The practice covers:

  • assistance with participation in public procurement procedures;
  • review of procurement documentation and tender requirements;
  • preparation and review of tenders and supporting documentation;
  • clarification requests and challenges concerning procurement procedures;
  • advice on exclusion grounds and qualification requirements;
  • review and negotiation of public procurement contracts;
  • contract performance, amendments and termination;
  • assistance in disputes and challenges arising from procurement procedures;
  • representation before the competent authorities and courts.

The practice covers:

  • GDPR compliance and data protection audits;
  • drafting and reviewing privacy notices and data protection policies;
  • data processing agreements and other data protection documentation;
  • advice on the legal basis for processing personal data;
  • employee and workplace data protection;
  • direct marketing and electronic communications;
  • cookies and online privacy;
  • data breaches and personal data security incidents;
  • data subject requests and the exercise of data protection rights;
  • international transfers of personal data;
  • assistance in investigations and proceedings before the data protection authorities.

The practice covers:

  • corporate and business-related criminal investigations;
  • allegations of fraud, embezzlement, bribery and corruption;
  • economic and financial crimes;
  • tax-related criminal matters;
  • workplace health and safety offences;
  • environmental and regulatory offences;
  • criminal liability of companies, directors and management;
  • internal investigations and crisis management;
  • assistance during criminal investigations and proceedings;
  • representation before criminal prosecution authorities and courts;
  • asset tracing, freezing and seizure measures;
  • criminal aspects of corporate transactions and business disputes.

The practice covers:

  • employment agreements and executive contracts;
  • employment policies, procedures and internal regulations;
  • remuneration, benefits and incentive arrangements;
  • hiring, promotions and changes to employment terms;
  • disciplinary procedures and workplace investigations;
  • termination of employment and settlement agreements;
  • collective redundancies and reorganizations;
  • employee and executive disputes;
  • workplace harassment and discrimination matters;
  • employee mobility and cross-border employment;
  • employment-related compliance and regulatory matters;
  • representation in employment litigation and disputes.