‘Distinguished by its comprehensive expertise, proactive approach, and deep market understanding’, the corporate law practice at Filip & Company is one of the most recognisable names in the market, acting on the full spectrum of matters, from transactions to support for operations in Romania. Practice head Alexandru Bîrsan is a vastly experienced figure in major M&A and capital markets deals, and Cristina Filip is a further experienced name to note, with strong knowledge of the energy sector. Monica Statescu has established herself as a key contact across a range of business law matters, and further depth in the transactional offering is seen in the practice of Alina Stancu Bîrsan. For restructuring projects, due diligence investigations, and general advisory work, Roxana Diaconu has been a crucial more junior member of the firm’s team of counsel.
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Témoignages
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‘Filip & Company’s commercial, corporate, and M&A team is distinguished by its comprehensive expertise, proactive approach, and deep market understanding. Their key strengths include a seamless ability to manage cross-border transactions and provide insightful, commercially viable solutions.'
‘The individuals at Filip & Company stand out for their exceptional legal acumen, responsiveness, and dedication to client success. Partners like Alexandru Birsan are particularly notable for their strategic insights and ability to guide complex negotiations with ease and professionalism. Associates such as Simona Ungureanu impress with their attention to detail, strong work ethic, and ability to anticipate potential issues before they arise.'
‘Filip & Company are indeed true contributors and developers of the Romanian society and economy. This company has provided us with an extraordinarily well structured and professional support for our attempt to acquire a private Romanian company. They are very efficient in M&A procedures and are definitely an authority in this branch of the Romanian legal market.’
'Alexandru Birsan is extremely well prepared and with an extraordinary power to analyze the problem under discussion. Without doubt one of the best in this field. We would also like to thank and highlight the help provided by Mihnea Niculescu, a proactive, result-oriented person with real capabilities and skills in terms of an M&A process. Certainly a lawyer who will impress more and more.’
‘Deep insight into investor thinking, as it relates to raising funding rounds, negotiating terms and conflict resolution.’
‘Strong partnering skills, willingness to go the extra mile, strategic insight, and resolute professionalism.’
‘Filip & Co is remarkable for their understanding of their clients' business needs, along with the deep legal analysis of even the most thorny legal questions.’
Alexandru Birsan remains a superstar and a trusted advisor.’
Clients clés
- Digi Communications N.V.
- Digi Romania S.A.
- DIGI Portugal
- LDA and DIGI Spain Telecom, S.L.U.
- TIRIAC Group
- Puma Foundation
- Tiriac International Foundation
- Banca Transilvania S.A.
- Victoriabank S.A.
- One United Properties S.A.
Points forts
- Assisting Banca Transylvania with the acquisition of OTP Bank Romania, OTP Leasing, and OTP Asset Management, alongside several other regulated and unregulated group entities thereof.
- Assisted Digi Romania and its Spanish subsidiary, DIGI Spain Telecom, with an infrastructure transaction that concluded with Sota Investments Spain OpCo, S.L.U., a company controlled by a consortium formed by Macquarie Capital, abrdn and Arjun Infrastructure Partners, some of the largest international infrastructure funds, for the sale by Digi Spain of an FTTH network developed in 12 provinces in the regions of Madrid, Segovia, Avila, Castilla-La Mancha, Comunidad Valenciana and Murcia.
- Assisted Fondul Proprietatea with the sale of its entire shareholding within the initial public offer of S.P.E.E.H. Hidroelectrica S.A.
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.
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Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Alexandru Birsan
Autres avocats clés
Cristina Filip; Alina Stancu Bîrsan; Monica Statescu; Olga Nitu; Eliza Baias; Ioan Dumitrascu; Rebecca Marina; Roxana Diaconu; Andreea Banica; Simona Ungureanu; Anca Badescu; Mihnea Niculescu