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Filip & Company

Competition/Antitrust

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Filip & Company

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About

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Our antitrust practice offers clients unparalleled expertise in EU and Romanian competition law, by combining both the resources of our highly qualified lawyers and a recognised business-oriented approach.

Our competition team offers a high-end integrated platform in competition matters, which successfully meets client’s most demanding and diverse needs:

  • comprehensive assistance during antitrust investigation proceedings;
  • antitrust litigation and private damages;
  • tailored advice on antitrust compliance in various industries;
  • implementation of antitrust prudential measures;
  • one stop shop merger control assistance;
  • state aid matters. 

We pride ourselves on being widely recognised by both corporates and regulators as one of the most experienced and competent practices in Romania.


Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Romania

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Filip & Company is particularly highly regarded for its ability to handle behavioural investigations, representing clients in allegations of price fixing, bid rigging and abuse of dominance. The law firm also assists clients with competition law compliance, particularly concerning distribution agreements and other commercial contracts. It also advises clients on the competition clearance of proposed joint ventures.

Work Highlights

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  • Filip & Company represented Dendrio in an investigation into alleged tender rigging.

Strengths

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  • The team provides tailored advice, understanding business needs while effectively spotting and addressing legal issues.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • Filip & Company's competition practice excels due to its deep industry knowledge and practical, business-oriented approach.

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  • Beyond providing excellent legal advice, Filip & Company has an in-depth understanding of our business, thus allowing the team to provide legal solutions that enable us to further develop our business in full compliance with the applicable law.

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  • The lawyers are innovative, dynamic, and focused on solving the potential barriers with optimal solutions.

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  • The team is composed of seasoned experts with strong regulatory and economic insight.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Cătălin Suliman
    Band 1Cătălin Suliman

    Cătălin Suliman

    Cătălin Suliman stands out for representing clients in high-profile investigations into allegations of bid rigging or price fixing. He also offers notable experience in abuse of dominance cases and the competition law compliance aspects of commercial agreements.

    • His communication is exceptional, explaining complex legal concepts with clarity and conciseness. He is proactive, flexible, and always available, providing outstanding client service. He is simply brilliant.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • Besides being an exquisite lawyer, the most appreciated skills are related to his deep and thorough understanding of our industry, which is very valuable to us.

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    • Cătălin Suliman is a truly exceptional competition lawyer. His unparalleled expertise, unique insights, and deep business acumen make him an invaluable asset.

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    • He understands our business model and tailors his advice to support competitive yet compliant strategies.

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    • Cătălin Suliman is one of the top competition lawyers in Romania. We have a good impression of him. He is very easy to work with and very prompt.

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  • Up and ComingSilviu Vasile
    Up and ComingSilviu Vasile

    Silviu Vasile

    Silviu Vasile often acts for clients on investigations into possible bid rigging, abuse of dominance and collusion. He has further experience assisting with the competition law compliance of distribution agreements.

    • Silviu Vasile is one of the most client-oriented and dedicated people I've had the pleasure of working with.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • His striving to continuously improve his knowledge and deep understanding of his clients' needs sets him apart and makes him one of our most appreciated collaborators.

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    • His ability to engage constructively with competition authorities gives us confidence in navigating complex reviews.

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