Europe Guide 2026 : Romania
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Wolf Theiss
We have a strong and dynamic banking and finance practice built on passion, knowledge and commitment to support our clients in complex and significant matters.
Our Reputation
We are working with the largest credit institutions and non-financial institutions as well as strong borrowers in relation to financing transactions. We provide support to credit institutions on regulatory matters and consumer protection in financial services.
Looking ahead
We stand by start-ups and large digital and software developers in relation to fintech products, and are knowledgeable in the implementation of new technology and processes affecting the services offered by our clients.
Industry sector strengths
Our Bucharest office has strong expertise in private placements, financing in oil&gas and other asset-based lending, real estate, automotive, energy, telecom, steel industry, shipment industry; regulatory and compliance matters (e.g. sanctions regime, provisions of banking services and financial services on a cross-border basis, reporting obligations to supervising authorities and corporate banking issues, CRD IV compliance, market abuse and privileged information, Fintech related compliance issues); digital technology; MiFID II, PSD2.
Provided by Chambers
Wolf Theiss is a regional player with strengths in Romanian and international banking and finance transactions. The team assists leading banks and financial institutions with large real estate, acquisition and corporate development financing. The practice also handles debt restructuring matters and regulatory questions. The lawyers have additional experience in note issuances and MTN programmes.
Provided by Chambers
Wolf Theiss advised DTEK on a EUR33 million financing agreement with Kommunalkredit.
Provided by Chambers
Wolf Theiss is very business-oriented and knowledgeable, in addition to being very responsive and proactive in approaching new issues.
The team is smart and creative. It stands out for its commercial approach and business understanding.
I value the team's client-centric approach and commitment to excellence.
The team stands out for its strong cross-border capabilities and commercially-minded approach.
Provided by Chambers
Claudia Chiper is an example of top market support. She has an impressive practice advising on large financing and refinancing mandates, with additional knowledge of banking regulatory matters.
She is very approachable and provides legal advice that is both practical and strategically aligned.
Claudia is one of the best lawyers I've ever worked with.
Claudia Chiper is very knowledgeable and focused on finding solutions that are easy to implement.
Alexandru Asaftei is an associate who has gained market support for his involvement on a variety of sophisticated matters. He shows particular strength in mandates related to financings, insurance regulations and payment services.
He is highly responsive, calm under pressure, and always solution-oriented.
Alexandru is a very dedicated and knowledgeable lawyer who is constantly able to drive the deal forward.
Iuliana Stoicescu is precise and a deep subject matter expert.
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Provided by Wolf Theiss
Claudia Chiper
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