Rankings 2011
D&B David and Baias – a successful partnership.
In a partnership, the success belongs to the partnership. The team wins and with it, each one of its members.
Chambers Europe 2011
TAX – BAND 2
This group is especially strong in litigation. The team has successfully recovered tax from the state to the amount of EUR12 million, striking down the decision of the tax authorities regarding the Steaua Romania Oil Refinery. Further clients include Caroli, Philips and Panasonic. As a correspondent law firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers, David&Baias is able to provide local legal expertise combined with the international professional services of the global PwC network. Clients appreciate the firm’s meticulous approach. Dan Dascalu draws praise from peers for his specialist knowledge of tax law, especially fiscal procedures.
Clients Testimonials:
- “I always get the expected professional standards and beyond.”
EMPLOYMENT – BAND 2
As a correspondent law firm of PwC, D&B David si Baias serves an impressive list of clients and is particularly noted for its tax-related employment advice. In addition, the employment team provides regulatory compliance advice to Romanian Commercial Bank, as well as complex restructuring and market entry work for international companies such as Omniasig, JT International and Panasonic.
KEY INDIVIDUALS: Dan Dascalu frequently represents clients against trade unions, in addition to frequent advisory instructions. Carmen Medar is the employment practice leader and provides high-level restructuring and European regulatory advice to the firm’s big-name clientele.
Clients Testimonials:
- “They are very responsive, very professional lawyers and their work is of a high calibre.”
- Dan Dascalu “he is very analytic, provides good solutions and is able to combine an employment focus with tax and fiscal advice.”
BANKING & FINANCE – BAND 3
This correspondent firm of PwC continues to win market recognition and regularly advises banks. The team acted for Garanti Bank in relation to the transfer of Romanian operations from GarantiBank International NV to GE Garanti Bank. Another important mandate was advising HeidelbergCement on the refinancing of a syndicated facility and a syndicated revolving letter of guarantee facility. Other key clients for the firm include EOS-KSI Romania, TBI Credit, Banca Românească and Provident Financial.
Clients Testimonials:
- Clients welcome Laura Toncescu’s “dedication to the completion of projects, her practical solutions, proactive approach and overall knowledge.”
- Raluca Puscas is highlighted for being “analytical, concise and results-driven.”
- One client was keen to give a “special mention to the team’s problem-solving attitude and ability to always offer practical advice.”
COMPETITION/ANTITRUST – BAND 1
This competition team is widely acknowledged as a market leader. It has assisted heavyweight international clients in compliance, investigations and litigation across a range of industries. Key clients include Orange, GlaxoSmithKline and the Caroli Group. The team boasts successful compliance advisory work and representations before the Competition Council among its notable work.
KEY INDIVIDUALS: Sorin David is “an academic with a great deal of common sense, providing rigorous, pragmatic solutions,” sources affirm. Manuela Guia is known internationally as “extraordinarily knowledgeable,” and her expertise is widely admired by her peers. The “exceptional” Catalin Suliman is recognised as an emerging name in the sector.
CORPORATE/M&A – BAND 3
Corporate clients who want an integrated service appreciate this firm’s links to PwC. The outfit has seen mergers and reorganisations dominating the recent workload. It has received instruction from Mega Image, Philips, Bristol-Myers Squibb Romania and AstraZeneca. The nine lawyers assisted Caroli Foods with the negotiation and implementation of a strategic joint venture with Campofrio Food Group. Clients find working with Sorin David “a real pleasure,” and peers describe him as an “outstanding lawyer.”
Clients Testimonials:
- Sorin David has “mastered the fundamentals of the law and takes a constructive approach, delivering balanced advice”
- Anda Rojanschi is “calm and cool, but is also positive and proactive, and gains a lot with this approach.”
- Carmen Medar “can be fast and tough when needed.”
- “The two lawyers make a very good pair in negotiations”.
RESTRUCTURING/INSOLVENCY – BAND 3
This firm’s association with PwC means it is able to offer clients integrated legal and tax advice in relation to corporate restructuring and insolvency issues. The firm recently assisted Panasonic with a pan-European transfer of business, including the transfer of employees. Another important mandate was a post-acquisition restructuring for Mega Image, including representation in court. Further key clients include Delamode Group, Relad Group, Romstal Group, Philips, Omniasig and Valad Property Group.
Clients Testimonials:
- Clients report that “the lawyers’ response time is very fast”
- The team is “proactive in offering their opinions on the options available.”
Chambers Global 2011
CORPORATE/M&A – BAND 4
Sorin David has vast experience in competition law and M&A and is the author of a leading book on Romanian company law. Anda Rojanschi has broad experience of complex corporate and real estate deals, restructurings, joint ventures and employment law matters. Carmen Medar is commended for her negotiation skills, particularly her ability to be “firm and tough when necessary.” She has significant corporate law experience, particularly in relation to M&A, corporate structurings and reorganisations.
Clients Testimonials:
- Sorin David is “an outstanding lawyer who is a pleasure to work with.”
- Anda Rojanschi is “a cool negotiator who takes a calm and proactive approach”
BANKING & FINANCE – BAND 3
Laura Toncescu has worked on a number of domestic and cross-border matters for clients including the National Bank of Greece and TBI Credit IFN. She assisted EOS KSI Group in the granting by one of the group’s financial services companies of a number of cross-border loans valued at approximately EUR75 million.
Clients Testimonials:
- Laura Toncescu is commended for her “dedication to the completion of projects, her practical solutions, proactive approach and overall knowledge.”
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – BAND 3
Daniel Dascalu heads this firm’s dispute resolution practice. Clients include Convance Clinical and Periapproval Services, Gallaher Romania, National Institute Pasteur and the Romanian Red Cross.
RESTRUCTURING/INSOLVENCY – BAND 3
Sorin David and Anda Rojanschi co-head this department. The group’s close working relationship with PwC not only means it has strong international connections, but that it can offer specialised tax advice in relation to corporate restructuring and insolvency issues. Clients include the Delamode Group, Philips, Panasonic, Valad Property Group and A&S International.
Legal 500
BANKING, FINANCE AND CAPITAL MARKETS – TIER 4
Real estate finance and regulatory work are two areas of strength for D&B David si Baias as part of a broader banking and finance offering. The firm is praised for its ‘business acumen’ and ‘appropriate advice’. The practice is acting for a major EU financial services group in connection with the most suitable legal structure for establishing a shared service centre in Romania. It acted as counsel to Global Finance Real Estate – D&B in connection with the refinancing of a €75m syndicated facility. Sorin David and Laura Toncescu are recommended.
IT, TELECOMS AND MEDIA – TIER 2
Managing partner Sorin David is the name to note for IT work at D&B David si Baias. Clients remark on the firm’s ‘professional approach’. Competition and disputes work are areas of strength. The practice counts Orange Romania among its clients.
COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE AND M&A – TIER 3
Clients rate the ‘business understanding’ of the corporate team at D&B David si Baias. The firm has particular expertise in competition matters. The practice acted for Caroli Foods, the second largest Romanian producer of cold cuts, in connection with the negotiation and implementation of a strategic joint-venture with Campofrio Food Group, one of the leading European groups. In the real estate field, the firm provided sell-side legal assistance to Avrig 35 on the disposal of Iris Shopping Centre in Pitesti. On general corporate matters, the firm’s clients include Philips and Samsung Electronics. Sorin David is ‘results oriented’.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – TIER 3
Tax litigation and competition matters are areas in which D&B David si Baias excels. The firm acted for oil refinery Steaua Romana in irrevocably annulling a tax decision which would have adversely impacted the company to the sum of €12m, as well as in recovering this amount from the State. Dan Dascalu heads the team and is recommended.
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES – TIER 4
D&B David si Baias energy practice is focused on transactional work. The firm acted for Termoelectrica in connection with a planned joint venture envisaged with E.ON and ENEL for the purposes of developing a thermal power plant in Braila. Anda Rojanschi is the main point of contact.
REAL ESTATE – TIER 4
Managing partner Sorin David heads up the real estate team at D&B David si Baias. The firm worked with Global Finance Real Estate in relation to the development of commercial and residential real estate projects in Romania. The firm also provided sell side legal assistance to the company for the disposal of part of its portfolio.
ISI Deal Watch
Legal Advisors
In the Top 10 Legal Advisors, published by ISI Deal Watch in February 2011, D&B has been ranked 8th by the value of deals (83 million EUR for 2 deals in 2010) on the Romanian market.
PLC Which Lawyer
COMPETITION / ANTI-TRUST
D&B David si Baias is ranked as a leading law firm.
TAX
D&B David si Baias is ranked as a leading law firm.
CORPORATE / M&A
D&B David si Baias is ranked as recommended law firm.
LABOUR AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
D&B David si Baias is one of the recognised law firms.
BANKING AND FINANCE
D&B David si Baias is one of the recognised law firms.
CONSTRUCTION
D&B David si Baias is one of the recognised law firms.
Legal 500
EU AND COMPETITION – TIER 1
The depth of the team D&B David si Baias SCA is a major plus, not just in terms of associates such as Lucian Bozian, who attracts huge client praise, but also in the presence of managing partner Sorin David who remains a leading figure in the market. The versatile practice covers the full range of issues, including antitrust and unfair competition claims on the contentious side, and merger clearance and compliance training on the advisory front.
Sorin David – Leading individuals
Lucian Bozian – Rising stars
Clients Testimonials:
- “We were extremely pleased with their expertise and know-how in EU Funds/ State aid and Competition and built a strong relationship from then onward.”
- “Very professional attitude, good understanding of client’s objectives, hands-on approach, clear and structured legal opinions, first-class defence of client’s interests.”
- “Puts its clients first and focuses on providing extraordinary service to those clients.”
- “They provided seamless advice on our daily business and performed several compliance tasks on competition issues.”
- “Sorin David is one of the best known lawyers in the market.”
- “Lucian Bozian, was always available for our needs and we received valuable help and advice every time it was necessary. His commitment and great knowledge on complex matters was always treasured by us. Lucian Bozian has a past experience as a competition inspector, which enables him to provide practical insight into the authority’s way of handling investigations. He also has a strong hold of our business and understands the intricacies of the market.”
TAX – TIER 1
D&B David si Baias SCA has a top-notch reputation for contentious and non-contentious tax advice, and related administrative and white collar crime proceedings. The firm regularly represents clients before the regulatory authorities, and provides strong corporate support on M&As, financings, real estate deals and restructurings. Other areas of strength include VAT, transfer pricing, social contributions, excise duty and environmental tax. The firm’s membership of the PwC network makes it popular with clients seeking a one-stop-shop.
Tax litigation head Dan Dascălu, Ana-Maria Iordache and Mihail Boian are highly recommended for disputes. Sorin David and Anda Rojanschi are active on the advisory side.
Dan Dascălu – Leading individuals
Ana-Maria Iordache – Next Generation Partners
Clients Testimonials:
- “D&B David si Baias SCA are a great team and we trusted them with our tax litigation.”
- “In our opinion, Dan Dascalu is the best Romanian lawyer specialised in tax litigation, with extensive knowledge and experience in tax matters.”
- “The tax team is definitely at the top of the list when it comes to choosing the best possible lawyers in this domain. They can handle even the most difficult and complex cases, due to their exceptional technical skills doubled by the most practical approach.”
- “They are always available, even in short notice, and when you work in a fast changing industry you learn to appreciate this. I usually need answers yesterday, because this is how things work, so I know that I’ll get it when I ask D&B. We’ve worked together for so long they understand the business, so I don’t need to prepare pages of business understanding for them; I just ask the question.”
- “Puts its clients first and focuses on providing extraordinary service to those clients. Stability of representation team.”
- “Responsive lawyers who ask great questions and actively listen to answers.”
- “They have that connection to the reality that is given by years of practice, I guess – they provide a straightforward answer, not an open one. As a practitioner in the industry I do not need an array of possibilities to choose from, but a yes/no answer. Dan Dascalu and Ana Maria Iordache are remarkable to me.”
- “Dan Dascalu, being both a very persuasive practitioner and also an exceptional theorist, is definitely one of the best advocates to which anyone can entrust in full confidence even the most sensitive cases. He is a proficient lawyer, coordinating a team of genuinely professional individuals, of which I would mention Mihail Boian as a young lawyer on the rise.”
COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE AND M&A – TIER 3
D&B David si Baias SCA offers an all-embracing corporate practice that is as comfortable on the transactional side as it is on day-to-day matters. The one-stop-shop nature of its offering is cemented by its membership of the PwC network, and clients appreciate having the ability to access the full range of services.
Highly rated partner Anda Rojanschi leads the team alongside managing partner Sorin David. Clients include major multinationals, entrepreneurs and investors, and the firm is especially active in the healthcare sector.
Clients Testimonials:
- “A highly dedicated team with many years of M&A experience proven by several completed deals. The legal team benefits from the association with PwC (easy to assemble cross-disciplinary teams with financial, tax, corporate finance experts).”
- “Anda Rojanschi is a seasoned lawyer with strong M&A experience gained in several successfully closed transactions. She has the ability to smoothly convey her knowledge to the client achieving effective results in time-pressured situations.”
DISPUTE RESOLUTION TIER 3
D&B David si Baias SCA fields a strong team of litigation experts with experience across a range of disciplines. Tax disputes feature high on the agenda, but the firm also handles claims linked to heavily-regulated industries such as telecoms, as well as broader commercial, real estate, employment, banking and insolvency related disputes.
The versatile Dan Dascălu leads the team, which includes tax and administrative litigation expert Ana-Maria Iordache and Mihail Boian. Managing partner Sorin David is also highly experienced in this area.
Clients Testimonials:
- “We have been collaborating with D&B for many years within a sensitive and complex case; have a relationship based on trust, given the quality of legal opinions, the promptness of their submission, and considering our needs as clients.”
- “The capability of the team to handle difficult and complex litigations puts them to the top of practitioners in the dispute resolution area. They hold impressive skills in managing tax, competition, and administrative proceedings.”
- “I totally recommend Sorin David and Ovidiu Bold as very professional, rigorous, innovative lawyers.”
- “Sorin David is a really prestigious professional who can be trusted with the most sensitive competition cases, as he holds great experience and extensive knowledge in competition matters. Dan Dascalu is widely known for managing tax and administrative disputes on the highest possible standard, combining a very strong know how with the eloquence of a brilliant barrister.”
EMPLOYMENT TIER 3
D&B David si Baias SCA has a solid team led by partner Dan Dascălu, who divides his time between tax and employment law. The practice also contains several specialised associates who come highly recommended by clients, including Ioana Cercel. The practice is especially strong on the employment aspects of complex restructuring projects and business transfers. More recently it has been active on the litigation front and advised clients on COVID-19 related issues.
Clients Testimonials:
- “Very professional team, responsive and supportive. Pro active approach from their side, flexible and customer oriented.”
- “D&B David & Baias communicates very effectively with the client’s internal teams, even if they are not people from the legal department. D&B team members are talking in the same language, more precisely if they are working with teams outside from the legal area, for example the HR department, they can explain the request or they can give advice that can be understood by non-legal teams. Moreover, D&B deliver their works in due time to be reviewed / approved from the point of view of the client’s commercial policy and they maintain a professional working environment.”
- “Ioana Cercel – Managing Associate – I appreciate that Ioana is very pragmatic and also informs me about the estimation of the chances of losing the litigation, in case the case is not solid. Unlike other competitors, she gives us a clear and balanced picture of the strengths we have but also of the weaknesses in labor disputes. She is very organized, has well-structured works and respects the deadline.”
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES TIER 3
D&B David si Baias SCA made strong inroads into the market through its absorption of the energy boutique Pachiu & Associates, including partner Laurentiu Pachiu and well-regarded consultants Marius Nita and Delia Pachiu. The new arrivals add depth to an energy practice, where managing partner Sorin David and corporate partner Anda Rojanschi also have strong experience. The group now provides a full service offering, encompassing transactional, infrastructure, regulatory and tax issues.
Clients Testimonials:
- “The team has an extensive and in-depth knowledge and experience in the energy sector in Romania. It provides thorough information at once and full support. The team is very responsive. The cost estimates and billings are correct.”
- “Key strengths and capabilities are: Extremely knowledgeable of the Energy Market in Romania, including applicable law and regulations. In-house expertise on various specialist topics. Very well connected with official organizations in the energy industry in Romania, as well as the private sector, including investors.”
- “The firm seems to have a strong focus on innovations in people and technology. It has an easy and user friendly system of organising online meetings, even with large groups, and connecting to our team of attorneys by electronic means is very simple and a straightforward process.”
- “Professional, creative, pro-active and solution oriented: a true partner in all business dealings. Reliable, flexible, pleasant and professional co-operation, quick response times and excellent availability.”
- “We have been working with Marius Nita and Delia Pachiu for many years and have been accompanied through many regulatory changes. They respond within a short term, answer questions completely and handle all topics to our full satisfaction.”
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION TIER 4
D&B David si Baias SCA has a strong transactional offering, regularly advising on the real estate aspects of major corporate acquisitions, as well as the corporate structuring of property investments and joint ventures. The firm’s membership of the PwC network also gives it a significant edge on the tax side, as well as related financings and regulatory issues.
Managing associate Georgiana Balan leads the practice, which has strong involvement from managing partner Sorin David and corporate head Anda Rojanschi.
Clients Testimonials:
- “The team is composed by lawyers with awareness of the legal and business environment. We have been working mainly with Georgiana Balan. Georgiana has been very motivated and responsive and has offered solutions whenever necessary.”
- “A very competitive team, with very good communication from the team members with the client and a strong understanding of the client’s needs.”
Legal 500
EU AND COMPETITION – TIER 1
The depth of the team D&B David si Baias SCA is a major plus, not just in terms of associates such as Lucian Bozian, who attracts huge client praise, but also in the presence of managing partner Sorin David who remains a leading figure in the market. The versatile practice covers the full range of issues, including antitrust and unfair competition claims on the contentious side, and merger clearance and compliance training on the advisory front.
Sorin David – Leading individuals
Lucian Bozian – Rising stars
Clients Testimonials:
- “We were extremely pleased with their expertise and know-how in EU Funds/ State aid and Competition and built a strong relationship from then onward.”
- “Very professional attitude, good understanding of client’s objectives, hands-on approach, clear and structured legal opinions, first-class defence of client’s interests.”
- “Puts its clients first and focuses on providing extraordinary service to those clients.”
- “They provided seamless advice on our daily business and performed several compliance tasks on competition issues.”
- “Sorin David is one of the best known lawyers in the market.”
- “Lucian Bozian, was always available for our needs and we received valuable help and advice every time it was necessary. His commitment and great knowledge on complex matters was always treasured by us. Lucian Bozian has a past experience as a competition inspector, which enables him to provide practical insight into the authority’s way of handling investigations. He also has a strong hold of our business and understands the intricacies of the market.”
TAX – TIER 1
D&B David si Baias SCA has a top-notch reputation for contentious and non-contentious tax advice, and related administrative and white collar crime proceedings. The firm regularly represents clients before the regulatory authorities, and provides strong corporate support on M&As, financings, real estate deals and restructurings. Other areas of strength include VAT, transfer pricing, social contributions, excise duty and environmental tax. The firm’s membership of the PwC network makes it popular with clients seeking a one-stop-shop.
Tax litigation head Dan Dascălu, Ana-Maria Iordache and Mihail Boian are highly recommended for disputes. Sorin David and Anda Rojanschi are active on the advisory side.
Dan Dascălu – Leading individuals
Ana-Maria Iordache – Next Generation Partners
Clients Testimonials:
- “D&B David si Baias SCA are a great team and we trusted them with our tax litigation.”
- “In our opinion, Dan Dascalu is the best Romanian lawyer specialised in tax litigation, with extensive knowledge and experience in tax matters.”
- “The tax team is definitely at the top of the list when it comes to choosing the best possible lawyers in this domain. They can handle even the most difficult and complex cases, due to their exceptional technical skills doubled by the most practical approach.”
- “They are always available, even in short notice, and when you work in a fast changing industry you learn to appreciate this. I usually need answers yesterday, because this is how things work, so I know that I’ll get it when I ask D&B. We’ve worked together for so long they understand the business, so I don’t need to prepare pages of business understanding for them; I just ask the question.”
- “Puts its clients first and focuses on providing extraordinary service to those clients. Stability of representation team.”
- “Responsive lawyers who ask great questions and actively listen to answers.”
- “They have that connection to the reality that is given by years of practice, I guess – they provide a straightforward answer, not an open one. As a practitioner in the industry I do not need an array of possibilities to choose from, but a yes/no answer. Dan Dascalu and Ana Maria Iordache are remarkable to me.”
- “Dan Dascalu, being both a very persuasive practitioner and also an exceptional theorist, is definitely one of the best advocates to which anyone can entrust in full confidence even the most sensitive cases. He is a proficient lawyer, coordinating a team of genuinely professional individuals, of which I would mention Mihail Boian as a young lawyer on the rise.”
COMMERCIAL, CORPORATE AND M&A – TIER 3
D&B David si Baias SCA offers an all-embracing corporate practice that is as comfortable on the transactional side as it is on day-to-day matters. The one-stop-shop nature of its offering is cemented by its membership of the PwC network, and clients appreciate having the ability to access the full range of services.
Highly rated partner Anda Rojanschi leads the team alongside managing partner Sorin David. Clients include major multinationals, entrepreneurs and investors, and the firm is especially active in the healthcare sector.
Clients Testimonials:
- “A highly dedicated team with many years of M&A experience proven by several completed deals. The legal team benefits from the association with PwC (easy to assemble cross-disciplinary teams with financial, tax, corporate finance experts).”
- “Anda Rojanschi is a seasoned lawyer with strong M&A experience gained in several successfully closed transactions. She has the ability to smoothly convey her knowledge to the client achieving effective results in time-pressured situations.”
DISPUTE RESOLUTION TIER 3
D&B David si Baias SCA fields a strong team of litigation experts with experience across a range of disciplines. Tax disputes feature high on the agenda, but the firm also handles claims linked to heavily-regulated industries such as telecoms, as well as broader commercial, real estate, employment, banking and insolvency related disputes.
The versatile Dan Dascălu leads the team, which includes tax and administrative litigation expert Ana-Maria Iordache and Mihail Boian. Managing partner Sorin David is also highly experienced in this area.
Clients Testimonials:
- “We have been collaborating with D&B for many years within a sensitive and complex case; have a relationship based on trust, given the quality of legal opinions, the promptness of their submission, and considering our needs as clients.”
- “The capability of the team to handle difficult and complex litigations puts them to the top of practitioners in the dispute resolution area. They hold impressive skills in managing tax, competition, and administrative proceedings.”
- “I totally recommend Sorin David and Ovidiu Bold as very professional, rigorous, innovative lawyers.”
- “Sorin David is a really prestigious professional who can be trusted with the most sensitive competition cases, as he holds great experience and extensive knowledge in competition matters. Dan Dascalu is widely known for managing tax and administrative disputes on the highest possible standard, combining a very strong know how with the eloquence of a brilliant barrister.”
EMPLOYMENT TIER 3
D&B David si Baias SCA has a solid team led by partner Dan Dascălu, who divides his time between tax and employment law. The practice also contains several specialised associates who come highly recommended by clients, including Ioana Cercel. The practice is especially strong on the employment aspects of complex restructuring projects and business transfers. More recently it has been active on the litigation front and advised clients on COVID-19 related issues.
Clients Testimonials:
- “Very professional team, responsive and supportive. Pro active approach from their side, flexible and customer oriented.”
- “D&B David & Baias communicates very effectively with the client’s internal teams, even if they are not people from the legal department. D&B team members are talking in the same language, more precisely if they are working with teams outside from the legal area, for example the HR department, they can explain the request or they can give advice that can be understood by non-legal teams. Moreover, D&B deliver their works in due time to be reviewed / approved from the point of view of the client’s commercial policy and they maintain a professional working environment.”
- “Ioana Cercel – Managing Associate – I appreciate that Ioana is very pragmatic and also informs me about the estimation of the chances of losing the litigation, in case the case is not solid. Unlike other competitors, she gives us a clear and balanced picture of the strengths we have but also of the weaknesses in labor disputes. She is very organized, has well-structured works and respects the deadline.”
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES TIER 3
D&B David si Baias SCA made strong inroads into the market through its absorption of the energy boutique Pachiu & Associates, including partner Laurentiu Pachiu and well-regarded consultants Marius Nita and Delia Pachiu. The new arrivals add depth to an energy practice, where managing partner Sorin David and corporate partner Anda Rojanschi also have strong experience. The group now provides a full service offering, encompassing transactional, infrastructure, regulatory and tax issues.
Clients Testimonials:
- “The team has an extensive and in-depth knowledge and experience in the energy sector in Romania. It provides thorough information at once and full support. The team is very responsive. The cost estimates and billings are correct.”
- “Key strengths and capabilities are: Extremely knowledgeable of the Energy Market in Romania, including applicable law and regulations. In-house expertise on various specialist topics. Very well connected with official organizations in the energy industry in Romania, as well as the private sector, including investors.”
- “The firm seems to have a strong focus on innovations in people and technology. It has an easy and user friendly system of organising online meetings, even with large groups, and connecting to our team of attorneys by electronic means is very simple and a straightforward process.”
- “Professional, creative, pro-active and solution oriented: a true partner in all business dealings. Reliable, flexible, pleasant and professional co-operation, quick response times and excellent availability.”
- “We have been working with Marius Nita and Delia Pachiu for many years and have been accompanied through many regulatory changes. They respond within a short term, answer questions completely and handle all topics to our full satisfaction.”
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION TIER 4
D&B David si Baias SCA has a strong transactional offering, regularly advising on the real estate aspects of major corporate acquisitions, as well as the corporate structuring of property investments and joint ventures. The firm’s membership of the PwC network also gives it a significant edge on the tax side, as well as related financings and regulatory issues.
Managing associate Georgiana Balan leads the practice, which has strong involvement from managing partner Sorin David and corporate head Anda Rojanschi.
Clients Testimonials:
- “The team is composed by lawyers with awareness of the legal and business environment. We have been working mainly with Georgiana Balan. Georgiana has been very motivated and responsive and has offered solutions whenever necessary.”
- “A very competitive team, with very good communication from the team members with the client and a strong understanding of the client’s needs.”