Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen's banking and finance department has a broad coverage of the space, advising on complex financing deals while also supporting clients with regulatory matters. Further work within the wheelhouse of the teams includes the launch of banking and financial products, trading performing and non-performing loan portfolios, M&A, and day-to-day advice. ‘First-rate professional’ Alina Radu heads the group and is one of the best regarded figures in the market, with a longstanding track record at the top. Her team includes Valentin Voinescu, a strong choice of counsel across transactional matters, project finance and structured finance; and more junior lawyers Alexandru Ciambur and Catalina Dan.
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  • ‘In-depth knowledge of the local market.’

  • ‘Alina Radu is always available and willing to find a solution for the customer.’

  • ‘Professional advice and assistance in complex transactions. Particular capabilities in respect of providing assistance and issuing legal opinions in relation to state guarantees.’

  • ‘Availability to communicate and ability to workout, negotiate and implement efficient solutions.’

  • ‘The team offers exceptional expertise in banking and finance matters. We have recently worked with them on several matters, and I can say that our collaboration has been seamless. They have in-depth knowledge of the industry and can deliver excellent work even on impossibly tight deadlines. Both senior and younger members of the team are very well prepared, have a resilient mindset, and strong motivation to achieve the agreed goals. I especially appreciated their ability to put forward creative solutions for the challenges met in our project. On top of that, they are very responsive, great communicators and available to discuss different opinions.’

  • ‘Alina Radu has been our main point of contact for banking and finance matters. Our collaboration with Alina has always been very good. She is a first-rate professional, knowledgeable, very methodical and well-respected in the market. She offers a blend of top-notch legal advice and strong commercial awareness.'

  • 'I recommend Catalina Dan, a valuable member of the team who did a great job. Catalina is extremely talented and knowledgeable, and her positive, can-do attitude helps her overcome setbacks and challenges. She is an excellent communicator.’

Clients clés

  • Banca Comerciala Romana S.A.
  • Exim Banca Romaneasca S.A.
  • Raiffeisen Bank S.A.
  • Globalworth Group
  • Impact Developer & Contractor
  • OTP Bank

Points forts

  • Advised a syndicate of banks coordinated by Exim Banca Romaneasca on the amendment and extension until 2026 of $150m working capital credit facilities for aluminium producer ALRO.
  • Advised a syndicate of banks coordinated by Banca Comerciala Romana on all matters related to the EUR 101.5m financing of Rodbun group.
  • Assisted a syndicate of banks with the $598m financing granted to Azomures, Ameropa Grains and Chimpex for the refinancing existing exposure of the companies, as well as for general corporate financing purposes.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Meilleurs collaborateurs

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Alexandru Ciambur

Responsable de la pratique

Alina Radu

Autres avocats clés

Valentin Voinescu; Alexandru Ciambur; Catalina Dan