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Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

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Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații

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The lawyers in Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii have unrivalled experience in the practice of Litigation and Arbitration, dealing with contentious matters in various areas of practice.Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii’s litigation team reflects the strengths and diversity of the firm’s considerable resources.

We have represented clients at all levels of the local judicial system, from the lower courts to the High Court of Justice and Cassation, as well as in special proceedings in the Constitutional Court and in international or domestic courts of arbitration. Our lawyers have an in-depth working knowledge of various arbitration procedural rules, such as Rules of Arbitration of the Court of International Arbitration of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania, ICC, UNCITRAL and ICSID and have dealt with complex substantive law issues in specific litigation circumstances.

Also, we have significantly developed our bankruptcy/liquidation and insolvency practice over the past few years. Our department comprises lawyers with extensive expertise in debt recovery, bankruptcy and liquidation matters, including certified mediators and insolvency practitioners.

Scope of Practice

  • Administrative Contentious
  • Bankruptcy
  • Corporate Disputes
  • Commercial Arbitration
  • Commercial and Civil Litigation
  • Competition
  • Criminal Litigation
  • Employment
  • Enforcement Procedures
  • Family Law Disputes
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Intellectual Property
  • International Arbitration
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Sports Law
  • Taxation
  • Torts

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What the Team is Known For

Ţuca Zbârcea & Asociaţii has a prominent disputes team offering a full service in litigation and arbitration. The firm is a popular choice among clients in the construction industry regarding assistance with contractual and procurement disputes, and also represents clients in high-profile ICSID arbitrations. The team has notable experience in insolvency proceedings, as well as in acting for clients on damages claims and administrative disputes. The disputes group is noted for its work on behalf of insurance, telecom, energy and infrastructure clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații acted for Vienna Insurance Group as creditor on multiple insolvency proceedings.

Strengths

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  • The law firm is a true litigation and arbitration powerhouse, with a highly experienced team and a deep insight into the business sector in which we operate.

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  • The team is extremely well prepared, well coordinated and creative.

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  • Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații has the best team on the market in the litigation space.

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  • The lawyers at Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații are agile, efficient and creative, fully capable to handle many complex and sophisticated matters at a consistently high level.

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  • Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații's highly impressive track record of achievements and overall experience is second to none.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Cornel Popa
    Band 1Cornel Popa

    Cornel Popa

    Cornel Popa is a highly respected expert on the Romanian arbitration scene. He is regularly called upon by clients hailing from the construction sector and the oil and gas industry to handle arbitration and mediation mandates.

    • He is a true leader, displaying empathy and strategic thinking.

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    • Cornel Popa is a seasoned arbitration lawyer whose knowledge of the market is astounding.

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  • Band 2Robert Roşu
    Band 2Robert Roşu

    Robert Roşu

    Robert Roşu handles commercial, administrative, competition and employment disputes, as well as acting on enforcement procedures and criminal litigation. He represents clients active in the infrastructure, insurance and banking sectors.
    • He is a very good strategist, listens carefully and proposes efficient solutions.

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  • Band 4Dan Cristea
    Band 4Dan Cristea

    Dan Cristea

    Dan Cristea continues to develop his presence in the Romanian disputes arena. He often represents notable clients in high-value commercial disputes. He is also well regarded for his work in public procurement matters across varying sectors.
  • Band 4Ioana Hrisafi-Josan
    Band 4Ioana Hrisafi-Josan

    Ioana Hrisafi-Josan

    Ioana Hrisafi-Josan co-heads the firm's litigation and arbitration practice group. She has broad experience handling commercial disputes and is also sought after for her insolvency practice.
    • Ioana Hrisafi-Josan is a persuasive advocate, consistently displaying rigorous judgement. Her results-focused approach provides steady reassurance when navigating complex disputes and arbitrations.

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  • Band 6Ionuţ Şerban
    Band 6Ionuţ Şerban

    Ionuţ Şerban

    Ionuţ Şerban is active across a wide spectrum of dispute resolution matters, including administrative proceedings, contractual claims and tax disputes. He regularly acts for clients in the finance and telecommunications sectors.

    • Ionuţ Şerban is a bright lawyer.

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    • He is detail-oriented, very focused and solution-driven.

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  • Associates to watchCornelia Tăbîrţă
    Associates to watchCornelia Tăbîrţă

    Cornelia Tăbîrţă

    Cornelia Tăbîrţă is noted for her experience in arbitration proceedings, particularly in the oil and gas and infrastructure sectors.

    • Cornelia Tăbîrţă is an international arbitration lawyer with big potential. She is a persuasive advocate and a very dedicated lawyer.

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