Competition/Antitrust
Europe Guide 2024 : Romania
Band 2
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Provided by Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații
Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii offers legal advice on the application of full scale competition law matters including antitrust, domestic and cross-border transactions (mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures etc.), as well as State aid. Our lawyers have successfully advocated for clients’ rights before the national competition authorities, as well as in litigation before the judicial courts in a variety of disputes. Moreover, we developed a practice in the competition compliance (e.g. prior assessment of potential exposure, training programs) helping clients in avoiding sanctioning pursuant to breach of competition laws.
Furthermore, our lawyers specialised in a large number of unfair competition matters, supporting clients’ cases both in front of relevant authority, as well as in court.
Scope of Practice
- Investigations
- Competition Compliance
- Merger & Antitrust Clearance
- State Aid
Chambers Review
Ţuca Zbârcea & Asociaţii is a popular choice for clients who are subject to Romanian Competition Council investigations into allegations of abuse of dominance or cartel involvement. The law firm also has experience representing clients in subsequent appeals against fines imposed by the authority. It additionally advises clients on merger clearance mandates and has further expertise in compliance matters. The team acts for clients from the financial services, energy and telecommunications sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is always punctual and always responsive."
"The lawyers are always very on point, practical and fast. They are able to see various implications from the legal perspective and from the business perspective and are able to propose the best way forward."
"The team is very good in writing documents to challenge the competition council."
"The lawyers know our business in depth, so they always see the whole picture when analysing a case."
"The team has a well-developed and keen sense of priorities and understanding of business-specific details."
"The team is always punctual and always responsive."
"The lawyers are always very on point, practical and fast. They are able to see various implications from the legal perspective and from the business perspective and are able to propose the best way forward."
"The team is very good in writing documents to challenge the competition council."
"The lawyers know our business in depth, so they always see the whole picture when analysing a case."
"The team has a well-developed and keen sense of priorities and understanding of business-specific details."
Notable Practitioners
Raluca Vasilache stands out for her work representing clients in behavioural investigations into allegations of cartel involvement and abuse of dominance, and in subsequent appeals against authority decisions. She is also well known for advising on merger control filings and competition law compliance matters.
"Raluca Vasilache has a lot of experience, doesn't rush or get nervous, but is very calm and understands how the competition council is working and how they do things."
Andreea Oprisan frequently assists clients with competition law compliance mandates. In addition, she represents them in behavioural investigations and subsequent appeals against fines. She is also known for acting on merger control filings.
"Andreea really understands our needs, gives to-the-point advice and is always one step ahead, directing us in the right way even before we ask the question."
"We appreciate her competent feedback, wide vision and extended knowledge, as well as her capacity to suggest practical solutions while considering both commercial needs and legal aspects."
"I think the best trait of Andreea is that she is always calm, focused and gets to the point when in the middle of a crisis."
Ranked Lawyers at
Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații
Romania