Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Romania
Band 2
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+40 21 527 2000About
Provided by Filip & Company
We have one of the most dynamic finance & capital market practices on the Romanian market. We are well versed in the intricacies of Romanian and European banking and capital markets rules and have extensive knowledge of the practice of the relevant regulators.
Our large financing team practices across a variety of sectors and cooperates smoothly with some of the best regulatory specialists in Romania to devise structures tailored to the specificities of the relevant industries.
Selected credentials
■ One United Properties on the initial public offering of shares (IPO) amounting to more than RON 250 million, the largest offering of an issuer in the last four years and one of the largest in the history of the offerings conducted in Romania.
■ Banca Transilvania in finalising the acquisition from the Polosih group Getin Holding of the Idea Bank group in Romania, consisting of Idea :: Bank, Idea :: Leasing, Idea :: Broker de asigurări and Idea :: Investment.
■ A syndicate of five banks in a EUR 127 mn financing granted to Green Group in Romania, as well as the relevant post-closing work and subsequent amendments;
■ RCS&RDS S.A., in connection to an EUR 200,000,000 bridge facility agreement in relation to the acquisition by Digi Távközlési és Szolgáltató Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság of the majority stake in Invitel Távközlési Zrt
Chambers Review
Filip & Company attracts considerable attention for advising banks and private equity houses on acquisition finance mandates. The team acts for both lenders and borrowers on facility agreements. The practice also represents lenders in financing leveraged buyouts. It has notable strength in capital markets mandates, including IPOs, share capital increases, bond issuances, note programmes and regulatory topics. The lawyers are a popular choice for clients looking for Romanian counsel with experience in real estate finance.
Work Highlights
- Filip & Company advised a syndicate of banks on the EUR127 million financing of Green Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I like their commercial approach and this makes us lean on them in strategic projects."
"They're good at keeping you updated and coming back to you and covering the legal and the commercial."
"I like their commercial approach and this makes us lean on them in strategic projects."
"They're good at keeping you updated and coming back to you and covering the legal and the commercial."
Notable Practitioners
Alexandru Birsan is a leading capital markets expert in Romania, with experience advising clients on IPOs, note programmes and bond issuances. He also acts for borrowers on credit facility agreements, as well as on acquisition finance mandates.
"Alex is one of our most trusted advisers - he always picks up the phone."
"He knows the market inside-out."
"I really like to work with him for his business approach and commercial mindset."
Olga Nita assists international banks and financial groups with a variety of capital market mandates, including advising on bond issuances, share offerings and IPOs.
"Olga is one of our most trusted advisors, with excellent knowledge and commercial awareness."
"Olga is a rising star."
Alexandra Manciulea advises international corporations and financial groups on high-value financings, including in the context of Chapter 11 reorganisation proceedings. She is also strong at handling the negotiation of complex facility agreements and buyout refinancings.
"Alexandra has great communication skills."
Alina Stancu Birsan frequently assists borrowers and lenders with real estate and acquisition financing mandates, as well as with the negotiation of loan agreements. She also assists with corporate finance mandates.
"Alina Stancu Birsan is very responsive."
Rebecca Marina is associate to watch who assists banks and corporations with the negotiation of sizeable credit facilities.
Ranked Lawyers at
Filip & Company
Romania
Members
Provided by Filip & Company
Camelia Iantuc
Manciulea Alexandra
Marius Gheldiu
Raluca Bita