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Filip & Company

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Romania


Filip & Company

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About

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We have one of the largest and most experienced corporate M&A teams on the Romanian market.

Our team has excellent expertise on any Corporate and M&A legal matters, including on:

  • corporate restructurings (e.g., mergers, reorganizations, spin-offs, shareholder arrangements, joint ventures);
  • corporate governance matters (including directors’ and managers’ duties and liability and management of publicly listed companies);
  • public and private acquisitions and disposals (share deals and asset deals);
  • privatisations;
  • shareholders’ arrangements;
  • relationships with top management.

We have constantly outperformed the market practice in terms of number of deals and value and projects.

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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Corporate/M&A - Romania

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Filip & Company has an excellent reputation for handling complex M&A transactions, including multi-jurisdictional mandates in collaboration with leading international firms. The team assists prominent domestic players from the tech industry with their joint ventures. It also boasts a premier clientele comprising key players from the real estate, telecommunications and energy sectors. Additionally, the lawyers assist large Romanian clients with transactions abroad. The team helps with corporate governance, day-to-day business matters and transactions involving venture capital.

Work Highlights

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  • Filip & Company advised Banca Transilvania on its acquisition of OTP Bank Romania.

Strengths

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  • Filip & Company has an exceptional understanding of the market and its client's objectives.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The team has a proactive attitude and comes up with solutions to adapt to the client's needs.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Filip & Company provides commercial acumen and practical advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Filip & Company's client-focused approach and proven success in high-stakes transactions sets it apart as the trusted partner of choice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The team is exceptionally well prepared.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersCristina Filip
    Eminent PractitionersCristina Filip

    Cristina Filip

    Cristina Filip is widely recognised in the market for her expertise in M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations.
    • She is outstanding, clients love her.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Cristina distinguishes herself through exceptional subject-matter expertise and an ability to anticipate potential challenges.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • She is very diligent and knowledgeable.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Band 2Alexandru Birsan
    Band 2Alexandru Birsan

    Alexandru Birsan

    Alexandru Birsan handles M&A transactions and capital market mandates for leading local and multinational clients from the telecommunications and financial industries.

    • Alexandru Birsan is a dealmaker.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • He is very calm in difficult situations and always comes up with solutions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Alexandru is practical, extremely thorough and understands his clients' businesses.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Band 3Alina Stancu Birsan
    Band 3Alina Stancu Birsan

    Alina Stancu Birsan

    Alina Stancu Birsan is an experienced M&A practitioner who frequently handles acquisitions and joint ventures for local financial sector companies and international clients.
    • Alina Birsan has strong commercial awareness and is an excellent negotiator.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Alina is smart, kind and very good in negotiations.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

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