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The dispute resolution team of Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA has a strong track record in high-stake litigation cases. The firm's litigators are best known in Romania for tax disputes, public procurement litigation, competition-related litigation, insurance claims, consumer litigation and corporate litigation.

With some of the most active arbitration lawyers in the country, the team has a consistent track record of international arbitration, including investment arbitration, as well as ICC cases and international arbitration cases with the Bucharest arbitral court.

The team also covers all areas of insolvency law, assisting creditors as well as debtors in debt collection programmes, insolvency procedures and related litigation. It has particularly strong experience in assisting both lenders and distressed borrowers on pre-insolvency reorganisation and refinancing. In addition, the firm has a fully dedicated compliance and criminal defence team.

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Dispute Resolution - Romania

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Schoenherr și Asociații houses a promising dispute resolution practice which is experienced in a range of areas, including insolvency proceedings. The team represents clients in appeals against fines and in the enforcement of arbitral awards. It also assists clients with procurement litigation, consumer protection cases, employment disputes, insurance litigation and contractual disputes. Additionally, it has further expertise in administrative disputes. Clients come from the energy, financial services and manufacturing sectors, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Schoenherr si Asociatii advised Alpiq Energy on a tax dispute regarding the annulment of a tax decision that had imposed approximately EUR158 million in payment obligation on the client as VAT and corporate income tax.

Strengths

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They are highly experienced, and their international capability is a strong competitive advantage.

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The team score highly for us particularly in terms of level of expertise, dispute management, range of contentious matters handled and multijurisdictional capabilities.

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Their team size allows them to handle a wide range of litigation and arbitration mandates.

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Schoenherr have a solid team at both the partner level and the associate level. They manage complex matters with efficiency and a keen commercial sense.

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Schoenherr si Asociatii have good knowledge of local laws, an intelligent review of legal practices and a good way of conducting themselves with business in mind.

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Notable Practitioners

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Iustin Armașu
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Up and Coming

Iustin Armașu advises clients on commercial and administrative disputes, as well as insolvency proceedings and cybercrime mandates.

With his deep expertise in handling high-stakes, complex legal disputes, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to deliver strategic, results-oriented solutions.

He is business-minded with a constructive approach and a very high level of service quality.

He is a fierce opponent in court, preparing brilliant case strategies and remaining undeterred by obstacles.

We find Iustin to be a very sophisticated and reliable counsel.

His exceptional understanding of both the legal intricacies and commercial realities of each case makes him a trusted adviser in challenging situations. 

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