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Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen

Dispute Resolution

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Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen

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With one of the largest dispute resolution teams among law firms in Romania, we have developed highly specialised expertise and strong commercial awareness, uniquely positioning us as trusted advisors for the most sensitive and complex business disputes.

Lining-up seven Partners coordinating a team of 28 practitioners, we are particularly equipped to handle complex multi-party or long-standing disputes. We have the resources, coupled with the flexibility, experience, and practical know-how required to deliver cost-effective results in thousands of cases each year.

We consistently propose creative, yet practical solutions to our clients when conflicts arise, along with sustainable strategies to reduce future potential risks – in fact, many of the court cases in which members of our team represented clients have developed into precedents that shaped and strengthened the current domestic case law.

In addition, lawyers, IP and tax consultants across our firm bring their practice and industry-specific knowledge and business insights to enable our litigators to handle even the most complicated issues in:

  • commercial relationships
  • construction and engineering
  • product liability
  • environmental law
  • planning and regulatory
  • fiscal law
  • intellectual property
  • competition and antitrust and unfair competition
  • public acquisition procedures
  • insolvency and bankruptcy
  • property law

Industries (9)

  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Financial Services
  • Industrial and Manufacturing
  • Infrastructure and Transport
  • Insurance and Private Pensions
  • Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
  • Real Estate
  • Retail and Consumer Goods
  • Technology

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Dispute Resolution - Romania

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen (NNDKP) frequently represents clients from the construction industry in procurement and contractual litigation, as well as in arbitration proceedings and the enforcement of arbitral awards. The team is also experienced in insolvency proceedings. It works closely with other departments within the firm to assist clients with real estate, competition and tax disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen acted for Euroins Romania on administrative proceedings challenging the State Authority for Financial Supervision's decision to withdraw the client's operating licence.

Strengths

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  • Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen stands out for its excellent teamwork, coordination and solution-oriented approach.

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  • The legal expertise of NNDKP's litigation team is outstanding.

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  • The team stands out for its expertise, responsiveness and excellent ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice. The team also collaborates smoothly across practice areas.

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  • The service provided by NNDKP is excellent. The team is responsive, professional and attentive to client needs.

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  • NNDKP has a team with strong professional competence and dedication, deep expertise, resourcefulness and the ability to provide innovative and optimised solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersAna Diculescu-Şova
    Eminent PractitionersAna Diculescu-Şova

    Ana Diculescu-Şova

    Ana Diculescu-Şova heads the dispute resolution team and has a considerable reputation in the market thanks to her expertise in disputes and specialisation in fiscal litigation. She is frequently seen acting on cases pertaining to VAT, profit tax and transfer pricing.
  • Band 1Sorina Olaru
    Band 1Sorina Olaru

    Sorina Olaru

    Sorina Olaru offers considerable litigation expertise, and often advises clients on insolvency proceedings, challenges to regulatory authorities' decisions, and claims for damages. Her clients span the insurance, finance, energy and manufacturing industries. She is additionally involved in international arbitration proceedings.

    • Sorina Olaru is one of the most senior and respected litigators in the market.

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  • Band 2Emil Bivolaru
    Band 2Emil Bivolaru

    Emil Bivolaru

    Emil Bivolaru is noted for his experience in administrative proceedings, tax disputes and contractual claims. He has a particular focus on the natural resources sector, as well as insurance and banking.

    • Emil Bivolaru is very experienced, prompt, always available, very practical and solution-oriented.

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    • Emil's excellent legal and communication skills make him the lawyer you want on your side.

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  • Band 6Valeriu Mina
    Band 6Valeriu Mina

    Valeriu Mina

    Valeriu Mina is recognised for his expertise in contractual disputes particularly in connection with construction and infrastructure projects.

    • Valeriu Mina is a specialist in litigation. He is highly experienced in local court proceedings.

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    • Valeriu communicates clearly and provides strategic guidance on the immediate steps that need to be taken. He is also highly responsive.

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    • He has a remarkable grasp of complex technical issues and provides practical advice.

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