About

Provided by Popescu & Asociatii

The Dispute Resolution department is broadly based and has acquired unrivalled expertise, being one of the the first in the country to be organized along departmental lines. Disputes being an inevitable consequence of business activity in an increasingly regulated, high speed environment, the team aims to provide  clients with advice that is sound, realistic, and forthright.

The lawyers’ experience ranges from representation in the lower courts to the High Court of Cassation and Justice, as well as in the Constitutional Court and extends to national and international arbitration (ICSID, ICC and UNCITRAL procedures). Most of the team's instructions have involved highly complex cases, including voluminous documents and heavy research work, working closely with clients (most of which are multinational corporations and large local companies) to understand their needs, before recommending the right solution.

The team's work in the contentious field has involved all types of disputes, including commercial, intellectual property, banking and finance, tax issues, insolvency, insurance, labor, maritime, real estate, securities, family, successions and additional claims raised during enforcement of civil and commercial judgments or awards.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Romania

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Popescu & Asociatii typically represents clients in insolvency and debt enforcement proceedings, as well as administrative and regulatory disputes. The firm often acts for clients on contractual litigation and damages claims, in addition to appeals against fines. The team is well versed in assisting clients from the financial services sector, with further areas of expertise including white-collar criminal disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Popescu & Asociații represented First Bank in corporate litigation where claimants sought the recognition of patrimonial rights over the bank.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Octavian Popescu
2
Octavian Popescu
2
Band 2
Octavian Popescu co-heads the dispute resolution practice and offers expertise in a wide range of disputes matters. He regularly advises on domestic and international white-collar crime mandates, as well as real estate litigation, financial disputes and numerous regulatory disputes. His clients include financial institutions, retail and pharmaceutical companies, and public sector bodies.

Octavian's approach is both pragmatic and results-oriented, ensuring that every aspect of the case is carefully managed.

Octavian Popescu's proactive communication and dedication to our cases ensure that we are always well informed and well prepared, making him a trusted partner in resolving disputes.

Octavian's expertise in handling complex litigation matters, combined with his strategic approach and deep understanding of our industry, has delivered very good results.

His dedication to resolving issues efficiently and minimising disruptions to our essential public services demonstrates his commitment to both legal excellence and community impact.

Octavian is widely respected for his strategic foresight and adept problem-solving. His meticulous case preparation significantly increases the precision and effectiveness of legal proceedings.

Gheorghe Buta
5
Gheorghe Buta
5
Band 5
Gheorghe Buta offers wide-ranging litigation expertise, which includes experience in commercial, civil and criminal representations. His proficiency stems from his experience not only as a litigator but also as a judge and an arbitrator.

Cooperating with Gheorghe Buta on arbitration matters is always a valuable experience due to his extensive knowledge and expertise.

Gheorghe Buta delivers clear and actionable legal advice, ensuring our interests are well represented in all proceedings.

His meticulous attention to detail, combined with his experience in handling arbitration cases, ensures that each step of the process is managed efficiently.

His deep understanding of potential judicial approaches provides clients with a strategic edge in court.

His ability to manage high-pressure situations with a calm and focused approach, along with his responsiveness, makes him a trusted adviser in resolving disputes effectively and efficiently.

Ranked Lawyers at
Popescu & Asociatii

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Romania

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Octavian Popescu
2
Octavian Popescu
2
Band 2
Gheorghe Buta
5
Gheorghe Buta
5
Band 5

Members

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Adrian Chrivase

Constantin Branzan

Dana Bivol

Gheorghe BUTA

Head of Department

Industries

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Auto, Financial, FMGC, Gas,, Government, ICT, Media, Pharma & Healthcare, PPP, Renewables, Real Estate, Tech, Transportation, Water, Waste Management