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Schoenherr

Competition/Antitrust

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Schoenherr

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Schoenherr's eu & competition practice advises clients from across all industries in merger control, FDI screening, antitrust cases, non-litigious competition matters, state aid, and UTP matters at European and national levels throughout the firm's comprehensive network in the CEE region, and its office in Brussels.

We have one of the most diverse competition practices in the Romanian market. Our track record includes assistance in virtually all the large-scale investigations and sector inquiries on the local market in recent years, a considerable number of merger clearance procedures, competition litigation, compliance programmes, reviews of contractual dealings, as well as state aid matters.

We combine local and international perspectives, and cross-border EU & competition projects are handled by the Romanian team working together with the lawyers in other relevant Schoenherr offices.

Industries (18)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Health Care
  • IT&C
  • Leasing
  • Manufacturing & Industries
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Utilities

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Competition/Antitrust - Romania

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Schoenherr si Asociatii is a highly esteemed law firm in Romania for assisting clients with both merger control and foreign direct investment clearances, as well as with investigations into allegations of abuses of dominance and cartel involvement. The team is additionally a popular choice for competition law compliance matters. It often works alongside its other offices on the Romanian aspects of regional transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Schoenherr advised Medicover on the merger control and foreign direct investment aspects of its proposed acquisition of Synlab.

Strengths

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  • The team provides tailored solutions, and good communications and interaction with clients.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • We appreciate the team's strong business acumen, creativity, accuracy, and timely delivery under strict time pressure without sacrificing any quality.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • We have chosen the firm for its deep knowledge and competencies in this particular area. The lawyers have always been helpful, responsive and supportive and clearly demonstrate expertise in the subject matter.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • The lawyers have the necessary training to handle complex and sophisticated cases.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
  • We particularly appreciate the team's deep understanding of our business model and the legislation.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Georgiana Badescu
    Band 1Georgiana Badescu

    Georgiana Badescu

    Georgiana Badescu remains one of the leading individuals in Romania for assisting clients with both merger control and FDI filings, as well as with investigations into allegations of abuses of dominance and cartel involvement. She is additionally a popular choice for competition law compliance matters.

    • She has strong work ethics, is always reliable, and provides very high standards on the work performed.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • Georgiana Badescu is very responsive and very business oriented. She tells us about new developments proactively.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • She is a great lawyer.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope
    • Georgiana Badescu is an excellent antitrust lawyer.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentEurope

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Romania

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