The ‘deep expertise and strategic approach’ of the dispute resolution team at Filip & Company is appreciated by its client base of major players in a host of industries in Romania, be they domestic or multinational. Practitioners have capabilities across contentious matters in a variety of practice areas. Three lawyers share leadership of the dispute resolution department: Catalin Alexandru, who is well-versed in commercial litigation and arbitration across energy, construction, telecoms, insurance and capital markets; George Trantea, the name to note for tax and public procurement law disputes; and Cristina Tudoran, an employment law expert with litigation and arbitration experience beyond her specialist area. Liliana Dranca stands out supporting the practice heads.
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‘Lawyers from Filip&Company demonstrated good understanding of business particularities in any of the projects we've worked on. We consider that their key capabilities are related to their capacity to innovate, considering that the innovative solutions they propose stand on very good theoretical knowledge.’
‘Working mostly with partners of the firm, we've appreciate their constant involvement in the common projects and their transparency in explaining the limits of the law, if it was the case, the proposed legal solutions but also, the business costs associated with each project.’
‘We needed urgent assistance under Romanian law in pending restructuring proceedings in Austria. They delivered exceptionally fast and gave valuable strategic input to avoid litigation.’
‘Catalin Alexandru and Irina Suatean impressed us with their excellent advice.’
‘Responsive, feasible solutions, hands on.’
‘George Trantea - exceptionally responsive. Offers pragmatic advice!’
‘I have worked with the Filip & Company team on various litigations and transactions, and what makes them unique is their deep expertise and strategic approach. They anticipate the moves of opposing parties and craft tailored solutions, backed by a strong track record of success in complex cases. Their team is highly skilled in litigation, offering creative and results-driven strategies with meticulous attention to detail.’
‘I work very frequently with Liliana Dranca at Filip & Company, and what makes her stand out is her exceptional expertise and dedication. Liliana is incredibly detail-oriented, spot-on, solution-oriented and meticulous. Her deep knowledge of the law and her ability to anticipate challenges before they arise make her an invaluable partner in any litigation. I have always valued her thoroughness and commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. I also valued her capacity of staying focused and maintaining the same level of commitment in case of long lasting litigations.’
Clients clés
- Apple Inc.
- Colonnade Insurance
- OMV Petrom
- The Financial Supervisory Authority
- Asirom & Omniasig (members of Vienna Insurance Group)
- Alpha Bank
- PayU
- Next Energy
- Bleu Pharma
- Bergenbier S.A
Points forts
- Represented Auchan in a challenge against an order of the National Authority for Consumer Protection which tried to stop the company from using the Nutriscore labelling.
- Representing the Financial Supervisory Authority in defending the regulator’s decision to withdraw the business licence of Euroins.
- Represented Colonnade in first instance in an insurance claim initiated by Radisson Hotel Group for business interruption.
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Liliana Dranca
Responsable de la pratique
Catalin Alexandru; George Trantea; Cristina Tudoran
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Liliana Dranca