Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Romania
Band 1
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Provided by Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen
With one of the largest teams of dispute resolution lawyers among the law firms active in Romania, we have accumulated highly-specialized expertise and demonstrated practical commercial awareness that uniquely positions us as leading legal advisors to be entrusted with the most sensitive or intricate business disputes.
Lining-up seven Partners coordinating a team of 30 practitioners, we are particularly equipped to handle complex multi-party or long-standing disputes. We have the resources, coupled with the flexibility, experience and the practical know-how to deliver cost-effective results in thousands of cases each year.
We consistently propose creative, yet practical solutions to our clients when conflicts arise, along with sustainable strategies to reduce future potential risks – in fact, many of the court cases in which members of our team represented clients have developed into precedents that shaped and strengthened the current domestic case law.
In addition, lawyers, IP and tax consultants across our firm bring their practice and industry-specific knowledge and business insights to enable our litigators to handle even the most complicated issues in:
- commercial relationships
- construction and engineering
- product liability
- environmental law
- planning and regulatory
- fiscal law
- intellectual property
- competition and antitrust and unfair competition
- public acquisition procedures
- insolvency and bankruptcy
- property law
Chambers Review
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) frequently represents clients from the construction industry in procurement and contractual litigation, as well as in arbitration proceedings and the enforcement of arbitral awards. The team is also experienced in insolvency proceedings. It works closely with other departments within the firm to assist clients with real estate, competition and tax disputes.
Work Highlights
- Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) represented STRABAG in an arbitration against the Romanian motorway company regarding contract performance for the construction of a motorway.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"NNDKP's lawyers take the time to understand our needs and objectives, and their advice takes into consideration the commercial side. They have deep knowledge of industry-specific laws and regulations and are able to provide strategic, business-minded advice, that helps us mitigate risks."
"We appreciate their strategic thinking, coordination skills and persuasive manner in court."
"The lawyers at NNDKP are completely dedicated and give their all on every case."
"NNDKP's lawyers take the time to understand our needs and objectives, and their advice takes into consideration the commercial side. They have deep knowledge of industry-specific laws and regulations and are able to provide strategic, business-minded advice, that helps us mitigate risks."
"We appreciate their strategic thinking, coordination skills and persuasive manner in court."
"The lawyers at NNDKP are completely dedicated and give their all on every case."
Notable Practitioners
Ana Diculescu-Şova heads the dispute resolution team and has a considerable reputation in the market thanks to her expertise in disputes and specialisation in fiscal litigation. She is frequently seen acting on cases pertaining to VAT, profit tax and transfer pricing.
"Ana Diculescu-Șova is a great orator and an esteemed lawyer - among the best."
Sorina Olaru offers considerable litigation expertise, and often advises clients on insolvency proceedings, challenges to fines and EU directives, and claims for damages. Her clients span the insurance, aviation, energy and manufacturing industries. She is additionally involved in international arbitration proceedings.
"Sorina is certainly a lawyer you want on your side. She is strategic in her thinking and highly dedicated to her client's cause."
"She is the best listener there is. She masters the skills to listen and adapt to clients better than anyone."
Emil Bivolaru moves up a tier on the back of widespread acclaim from the market. He is noted for his experience advising on tax disputes, including litigation concerning tax exemptions and VAT pricing. He has a particular focus on the natural resources sector, as well as insurance and banking.
"I particularly appreciate Emil's strategic mind and his ability to stay one step ahead of his opponents. He is very resourceful and highly efficient. His keen insight and expertise have delivered successful results."
Ranked Lawyers at
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen
Romania
Members
Provided by Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen
Head of Department
Daniela Gramaticescu
Marius Ezer
Oana Partenie
Valeriu Mina
Industries
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Energy and Natural Resources
Financial Services
Industrial and Manufacturing
Infrastructure and Transport
Insurance and Private Pensions
Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
Real Estate
Retail and Consumer Goods
Technology