PwC Legal-affiliated D&B David si Baias has promoted Lucian Bozian to Partner.
Potamits Vekris Advises Fourlis on Foot Locker License Rights and Acquisition
Potamits Vekris has advised Fourlis on the license rights for the Foot Locker network in eight countries in Southeast Europe and the acquisition of the existing Foot Locker network in Greece and Romania.
Buju Stanciu & Associates Advises Humans.ai on Acquisition of Starfish Technologies
Buju Stanciu & Associates has advised Humans.ai on its acquisition of Starfish Technologies.
Clifford Chance Advises Nofar Energy on Acquisition of Aviv Renewable Investment
Clifford Chance has advised Nofar Energy on the acquisition of Aviv Renewable Investment.
RC International Disputes Opens Doors in Romania
Ramona Cirlig has founded RC International Disputes in Romania.
Clifford Chance Advises Nofar Energy on EUR 122 Million Loan for 315 MW Solar Power Plants in Romania
Clifford Chance has advised Nofar Energy via its Romanian entities Solis Imperium and RTG Solar Energy on a EUR 122 million term loan facility agreement and VAT facility agreement with the EBRD and Raiffeisen International.
Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii and Act Legal Advise on EBRD, Morphosis Capital Fund II, and CEECAT Capital's Investment in La Cocos
Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii has advised Romanian entrepreneurs Gianina and Iulian Nica – owners of the retail chain operating under the “La Cocos” brand – on a strategic investment from EBRD, Morphosis Capital Fund II, and CEECAT Capital. Act Legal Romania, working with Mihaela Mindru Law Office, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, and Van Campen Liem, advised the investors.
PNSA and PeliPartners Advise on AFI Europe's Acquisition of Bucharest Financial Plaza from Immofinanz
Popovici, Nitu, Stoica & Asociatii has advised AFI Europe on the acquisition of the Bucharest Financial Plaza office building from Immofinanz. PeliPartners advised Immofinanz.
Reff & Associates Advises Nokian Tyres on EUR 99.5 Million State Aid for New Oradea Factory
Deloitte Legal-affiliated firm Reff & Associates has advised Nokian Tyres on obtaining EUR 99.5 million of state aid in the form of a direct grant that will support the establishment of a zero CO2 emission tire factory in Oradea, Bihor county.
RTPR Represents Bookster in Competition Council Investigation
RTPR has successfully represented Bookster in a Romanian Competition Council's investigation in which several publishers and their trade association were fined for attempting to drive Bookster out of the market through concerted, anti-competitive activities.
Stratulat Albulescu Advises Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitalization of Romania on Orange Romania and Orange Romania Communications Merger
Stratulat Albulescu has advised the Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digitalization of Romania on the merger between Orange Romania and Orange Romania Communications.
The Evolution of Trademark Cancellation and Revocation Procedures
As a preliminary overview, as of January 2023, applications for cancellation on absolute and relative grounds, as well as for revocation due to non-use of national trademarks and international trademarks designating Romania, can be brought before the Romanian State Office for Inventions and Trademarks (the “IPO”).
Nora Olah Makes Partner at Schoenherr
Schoenherr has promoted Nora Olah to Local Partner in its Bucharest office.
The Corner Office: Onboarding Clients
In The Corner Office, we ask Managing Partners at law firms across Central and Eastern Europe about their backgrounds, strategies, and responsibilities. With managing firm clients being a critical aspect of firms’ operations, we asked: What are the three most important elements when onboarding a new client?
The (not so) Little CEE Engine that Could: Romanian Economic Stability
Romania’s economic landscape has shown both growth and resilience this year, driven mostly by public and private investments and domestic consumption. Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii Managing Partner Florian Nitu, Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen Partner Gabriela Cacerea, and Tuca, Zbarcea & Asociatii Managing Partner Gabriel Zbarcea report on the pulse of the Romanian economy, focusing on key sectors, such as infrastructure, energy, IT, and automotive, that are leading this growth despite challenges like inflation, labor shortages, and geopolitical uncertainties.
A Vigilant Eye: Romania’s Competition Council
The competitive landscape in Romania is marked by rigorous enforcement and alignment with EU regulations, making it a challenging, dynamic environment for businesses. Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii Partner Andreea Oprisan discusses recent legislative developments and the Romanian Competition Council’s proactive measures in an effort to shed light on this complex legal framework.
Inside Insight: Gabriela Popescu of Microsoft
Microsoft Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs Head for Central Europe Gabriela Popescu talks about her career and her passion for navigating complex legal landscapes.
Inside Insight: Bogdan Plesuvescu of Banca Transilvania
Bogdan Plesuvescu has worked in both Moldova and Romania’s banking sectors, progressing from a legal role at Banca Transilvania to CEO of Viktoriabank to Deputy CEO back at the “mother organization.”