About

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.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Romania

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Wolf Theiss advised Erste Group Bank and Raiffeisen Bank as lenders on a EUR200 million, five-year term, secured green loan granted to NEPI Rockcastle.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Claudia Chiper
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Claudia Chiper
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Band 1

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 knows the market and I admire her capability to negotiate.

Claudia is very hands-on. The experience she has gained over the years translates into practical problem-solving with efficient yet very high-quality service.

Claudia astutely steers the resolution of the most complex matters with ease and resourcefulness.

Claudia has a positive and flexible approach that always leads to exceptional results.

Alexandru Asaftei
Alexandru Asaftei
Associates to watch

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.

Alexandru is attentive to details, organises all parties and supports with practical insights during the negotiation sessions.

Iuliana Stoicescu
Iuliana Stoicescu
Associates to watch
Iuliana Stoicescu is an associate to watch who assists local and international banks with sizeable financing and refinancing mandates targeting the retail and real estate sectors.

Very hard-working and committed to assisting clients, Iuliana is a very personable lawyer who brings a human touch to the job.

Iuliana is great to work with, very responsive and pragmatic.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wolf Theiss

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Romania

Banking & Finance

Claudia Chiper
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Claudia Chiper
1
Band 1
Alexandru Asaftei
Alexandru Asaftei
Associates to watch
Iuliana Stoicescu
Iuliana Stoicescu
Associates to watch

Clients

Provided by Wolf Theiss

B2Kapital

Banca Comerciala Romana SA

CVI DOM MAKLERSKI SP. Z O.O.

Cerberus

DENIZBANK AG

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG

EIB - European Investment Bank

Erste Group Bank

IFC - International Finance Corporation

International Automotive Components

International Investment Bank

Intesa San Paolo Bank

OTP Bank

Paysafecard

Piraeus Bank

REVETAS CAPITAL ADVISORS

Raiffeisen Bank International

Raiffeisen Bank SA

Revetas

Sportradar

UniCredit Bank SA

Industries

Provided by Wolf Theiss

Asset Based Lending

Automotive financing

Energy financing

Financial Services

Forestry

Insurance

Lending

Oil & Gas Finance

Payment Services

Private Equity

Real Estate Finance

Restructuring

Securitization

Shipping & Transportation

Software & Computer Services

Steel

Technology

Telecommunications