Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Romania
Band 4
About
Provided by Wolf Theiss
The Dispute Resolution practice in Bucharest is a major contributor to the success of the Wolf Theiss Bucharest office in both turnover and complexity of high-profile legal advice.
The main areas of expertise for the Dispute Resolution team are investment arbitration, international commercial arbitration and white-collar crime whilst high value, international commercial litigation, including cross border insolvency, is the solid foundation of the entire practice. The team manages a portfolio of arbitration and litigation cases of over EUR 300 million. Sanctions litigation cases pertaining to the effects of the war in Ukraine have substantially added to the practice and specific expertise of the team.
We represent clients in all stages of litigation and arbitration proceedings. Our litigation experts are renowned for their strategic, hands-on approach, eloquent and efficient performance in court.
Within the Wolf Theiss Bucharest office litigation practice, particular expertise has been developed in construction EU law, IP/IT, tax (domestic and cross border application of the VAT and customs duties regimes), insolvency, public procurement, employment, a diversified portfolio of enforcement cases with specific procedures carried out in the renewable energy, shipping industry (including ship arrest warrants), in a variety of industries including energy, financial services, gaming, construction and infrastructure.
Chambers Review
The Romanian office of Wolf Theiss fields a strong international disputes practice that acts for numerous domestic and international clients in the finance and energy sectors. The firm frequently assists clients with insolvency disputes, enforcement cases and recovery proceedings. The team also offers expertise in construction litigation, contractual disputes and liability claims, in addition to representing clients in appeals. It has further experience in arbitration, including ICC proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Wolf Theiss assisted Al Arrab Contracting with an administrative dispute against the government of Romania, with claims valued at EUR180 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wolf Theiss have the necessary skills and expertise to handle complex and sophisticated cases."
"We have been impressed by their ability to have an overall view over diverse and complex matters and establish a strategy, considering all aspects involved."
"Wolf Theiss have the necessary skills and expertise to handle complex and sophisticated cases."
"We have been impressed by their ability to have an overall view over diverse and complex matters and establish a strategy, considering all aspects involved."
Notable Practitioners
Ligia Popescu heads Wolf Theiss' dispute resolution department in Romania and is well noted for her work on insurance litigation, insolvency disputes, arbitration proceedings and construction disputes. She often advises clients from the financial services and energy industries.
"Ligia is a brilliant and tenacious lawyer who delivers great results for her clients. She is also a pleasure to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Wolf Theiss
Romania
Members
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Clients
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Aberdeen Immobilien Kapitalanlagegesellschaft | Degi Milleni
Al-Arrab Contracting Co.
Ascendis Health
Bet Master
Commerzbank
Cyeb Energiakereskedo
Energreen Investment Europe
GE International Wilmington Sucursala Romania
International Automotive Components Group (IAC)
Junik
Kelag
Koninklijke Bunge
Land Power
Oracle Romania (Oracle Global Services Romania)
Rehau Polymer
Republic of Moldova
Thoreb Group of Companies
VESTAS Group
Yazaki
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