Rizoiu & Asociatii

Rizoiu & Asociații is a Bucharest-based boutique law firm established in 2012, recognized for its innovative and academically rigorous approach to legal practice. The firm is led by partners Radu Rizoiu and Mihaela Gherghe, both of whom hold academic positions at the University of Bucharest Faculty of Law. With a compact team of six lawyers, the firm delivers hands-on, partner-led advice to banks, fintechs, energy producers, corporates, and startups, combining cutting-edge regulatory expertise with pragmatic solutions for complex transactions and compliance matters. The firm is distinguished by its deep involvement in fintech, banking, corporate, energy, real estate, data privacy, and litigation, and has assisted numerous international clients with market entry and localization in Romania.

Banking and Finance

Led by Radu Rizoiu and Mihai Selegean, the firm advised banks and fintechs on syndicated loans, secured financing, project finance for renewable energy, and regulatory compliance (including GDPR, AI Act, Digital Omnibus, NIS, DORA). The firm structured innovative products for secured transactions and assisted clients with restructuring, litigation, and digital transformation projects.​

Corporate & Commercial

Led by Mihaela Gherghe, the corporate and commercial group advised on mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, compliance, and digital transformation. The firm supported multinationals with corporate reorganization and regulatory due diligence, and guided fintechs and corporates on entry into the Romanian market.​

Energy

Led by Radu Rizoiu, recent highlights include structuring project finance for wind, hydro, and cogeneration plants. The firm also routinely advised on regulatory frameworks, transactions, and compliance for energy producers.​

Real Estate

Led by Radu Rizoiu and Raluca Panduru, the real estate practice group advises on real estate transactions, infrastructure projects, and regulatory compliance.​

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Led by Mihai Selegean, the digital law group guides clients on GDPR compliance, AI Act, and cybersecurity frameworks, particularly in highly regulated sectors such as healthcare and banking.​ The team also advises on building, integrating, or deploying AI solutions.

Litigation

Led by Mihaela Gherghe and Rareș Petrescu, the firm has managed large litigation portfolios, including banking, corporate, and regulatory disputes, with strategic representation before Romanian courts and international tribunals.​

Rizoiu & Asociații assisted foreign banks and fintechs with market entry and localization of retail and B2B products in Romania. They have also advised energy producers and corporates on cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance, as well as provided counsel to EU clients on digital transformation and regulatory adaptation for fintech, banking, and data privacy matters.​

• Banking & Finance
• Corporate & Commercial
• Fintech
• Energy
• Real Estate
• Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
• Litigation