Banking & Finance
Europe Guide 2024 : Romania
Band 3
About
Provided by Wolf Theiss
We have a strong and dynamic banking and finance practice built on passion, knowledge and commitment to support our clients in complex and significant matters.
Our Reputation
We are working with the largest credit institutions and non-financial institutions as well as strong borrowers in relation to financing transactions. We provide support to credit institutions on regulatory matters and consumer protection in financial services.
Looking ahead
We stand by start-ups and large digital and software developers in relation to fintech products, and are knowledgeable in the implementation of new technology and processes affecting the services offered by our clients.
Industry sector strengths
Our Bucharest office has strong expertise in private placements, financing in oil&gas and other asset-based lending, real estate, automotive, energy, telecom, steel industry, shipment industry; regulatory and compliance matters (e.g. sanctions regime, provisions of banking services and financial services on a cross-border basis, reporting obligations to supervising authorities and corporate banking issues, CRD IV compliance, market abuse and privileged information, Fintech related compliance issues); digital technology; MiFID II, PSD2.
Chambers Review
Regional player with strength in Romanian and international banking and finance transactions. The team assists leading banks and financial institutions with large real estate, acquisition and corporate development financing. The practice also handles debt restructuring matters and regulatory questions. The lawyers have additional experience in note issuances and MTN programmes.
Work Highlights
- Wolf Theiss advised AFI on obtaining a EUR450 million credit facility for the purposes of refinancing its three shopping centres in Romania.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We look for expertise, a practical approach, negotiations and problem-solving skills. They tick all these boxes."
"The lawyers at Wolf Theiss are very commercial and to the point."
"They looked to unlock issues which seem not to have solutions. They are the kind you want on your side."
"The lawyers are able to tackle complex issues in an efficient and creative manner."
"We look for expertise, a practical approach, negotiations and problem-solving skills. They tick all these boxes."
"The lawyers at Wolf Theiss are very commercial and to the point."
"They looked to unlock issues which seem not to have solutions. They are the kind you want on your side."
"The lawyers are able to tackle complex issues in an efficient and creative manner."
Notable Practitioners
Claudia Chiper climbs to the top tier this year as a result of strong market support. She has an impressive practice advising on large financing and refinancing mandates, with additional knowledge of banking regulatory matters.
"Claudia stands out for her finance knowledge, as well as the way she can make herself understood in legal and commercial language."
"Claudia is an excellent lawyer that can make a deal happen."
"She is very much aware of the business angle and builds that swiftly into the documentation."
"She can lead negotiations from both legal and commercial angles."
Iuliana Stoicescu is an associate to watch who assists local and international banks with sizeable financing and refinancing mandates targeting the retail and real estate sectors.
"Iuliana is very practical and committed to getting the deal done. She is astute and well-versed in commercial matters."
"Iuliana is very friendly and knowledgeable. She is a real pleasure to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wolf Theiss
Romania
Clients
Provided by Wolf Theiss
B2Kapital
Banca Comerciala Romana SA
CVI DOM MAKLERSKI SP. Z O.O.
Cerberus
DENIZBANK AG
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG
EIB - European Investment Bank
Erste Group Bank
IFC - International Finance Corporation
International Automotive Components
International Investment Bank
Intesa San Paolo Bank
OTP Bank
Paysafecard
Piraeus Bank
REVETAS CAPITAL ADVISORS
Raiffeisen Bank International
Raiffeisen Bank SA
Revetas
Sportradar
UniCredit Bank SA
Industries
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Asset Based Lending
Automotive financing
Energy financing
Financial Services
Forestry
Insurance
Lending
Oil & Gas Finance
Payment Services
Private Equity
Real Estate Finance
Restructuring
Securitization
Shipping & Transportation
Software & Computer Services
Steel
Technology
Telecommunications