Dispute Resolution
Europe Guide 2024 : Romania
Band 3
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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.
Chambers Review
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
- Schoenherr și Asociații assisted Kelag with an ICSID arbitration case arising from the reduction of renewable support scheme by the Romanian government.
Strengths
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"It gives us comfort to know that they are one step ahead in terms of untangling problems down to the smallest detail so they can foresee and prevent potential problems."
"It gives us comfort to know that they are one step ahead in terms of untangling problems down to the smallest detail so they can foresee and prevent potential problems."
Notable Practitioners
Iustin Armașu joins the ranking this year on the back of notable market support. He often advises clients on commercial and administrative disputes, as well as insolvency proceedings and cybercrime mandates.
"Iustin Armașu is a remarkable litigator and project lead. You always want him on your side."
"Iustin stands out as a highly proficient and assertive professional."
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