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Wolf Theiss

Corporate/M&A

Europe Guide 2026 : Romania


Wolf Theiss

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Our corporate and mergers and acquisitions team is one of the largest in the CEE/SEE region and is perfectly positioned to support the world’s leading businesses, emerging startup companies and financial institutions with their most important and challenging transactions, commercial issues and investment activities.

Our Reputation

Our deal portfolio keeps us at the top of the legal advisors in Romania, both by number of transactions and by value. We were involved in almost all transactions closed in Romania over the past years and take pride in having one of the most active and seasoned young corporate/M&A teams in the market. In the last 6 years, Wolf Theiss has generally been among the top 3 law firms by number of transactions closed in Romania and has also been involved in some of the most representative deals made post–crisis in Romania, by impact and value.

Our Services

From mergers and acquisitions and venture capital to private and public equity and debt offerings, we support clients through all stages of their transactions to ensure a successful outcome.

Clients (22)

  • Adeplast
  • Also Holding AG
  • Arriva (Deutsche Bahn)
  • Bain Capital
  • Cerberus Capital Management LP
  • ContourGlobal Management Europa GmbH
  • General Electric
  • Goldman Sachs
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Holmbergs Safety Systems
  • Ice Lake Capital Management B.V.
  • IKEA Group
  • International Automotive Components
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Lagardère
  • MHC Software LLC
  • Merck & Co., Inc.
  • Oracle
  • Revetas Capital
  • The Blackstone Group International Partners LLP
  • Visma AS
  • Webhelp

Industries (17)

  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Chemicals
  • Construction
  • Consumer Products
  • Energy
  • Fashion
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • IT
  • Pharma
  • Private Equity
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Romania

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Wolf Theiss is a respected regional player that draws upon its CEE network to advise on multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions as well as acting on significant local deals. It offers additional expertise in setting up joint ventures and advising on transfers of business. The team also assists selling shareholders with domestic transactions. The group works alongside international law firms.

Work Highlights

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  • Wolf Theiss advised Embryos Fertility Clinic on the sale of a majority stake to Integral Capital Group.

Strengths

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  • The team is made up of subject matter experts and has cross-border capabilities.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The quality of Wolf Theiss' services is consistently high, and its communication is prompt and clear.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Wolf Theiss shows strong commitment and openness to collaboration, which makes working with the firm very effective and efficient.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The team's strength lies in balancing technical excellence with commercial pragmatism.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • The team is highly commercial, responsive and user-friendly.

    Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ileana Glodeanu
    Band 1Ileana Glodeanu

    Ileana Glodeanu

    Top-ranked Ileana Glodeanu is highly regarded for her M&A expertise and leads high-value transactions for international investors. She is also well-versed in private equity matters and business transfers.

    • She is an excellent lawyer with deep expertise and sharp judgement.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Ileana is a standout leader in the Romanian legal market. She understands the commercial drivers behind deals and consistently delivers clear, actionable advice.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • She is highly responsive, pragmatic and always focused on delivering solutions that align with our business needs.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Ileana's calm and very professional demeanor helps to smooth difficult negotiations.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
    • Ileana is very commercially focused and savvy.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingLuciana Tache
    Up and ComingLuciana Tache

    Luciana Tache

    Counsel Luciana Tache assists with the firm's key M&A transactions, including those in the energy and pharmaceuticals industries.

    • Luciana Tache is a standout legal professional whose expertise in M&A and vast legal knowledge make her an invaluable asset in any transaction. She brings exceptional value through her sharp analytical skills, clarity of thought and unwavering responsiveness.

      Corporate/M&A respondentEurope

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