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Provided by Adrian Șter
Adrian Şter is a preeminent figure in Romania’s competition law arena, and the founder of 360Competition, the nation’s first dedicated competition law boutique. With over 20 years of experience, Adrian is celebrated for his sophisticated, strategic handling of high-stakes competition matters, delivering exceptional counsel to clients across diverse industries.
Renowned for his skilful navigation of complex investigations by national and European competition authorities, Adrian excels in cases involving cartel arrangements, vertical agreements, abuse of dominance, and merger control. His recent highlights include advising Southeast Europe’s largest private rail holding in a significant competition probe, acting for a European engineering consulting leader in Romania’s pioneering “no-poach” investigation, and defending a prominent IT integrator in a landmark bid-rigging inquiry featuring global tech giants such as Cisco.
Before establishing 360Competition, Adrian led the Competition & State Aid practices at top-tier regional law firms, where he honed his expertise on some of Romania’s most prominent competition cases. His career is distinguished by his pivotal role in crafting legal strategies, leading cross-border teams, and achieving successful resolutions in challenging, multijurisdictional disputes, cementing his status as a trusted advisor in the field.
Bucharest Bar
English, Romanian, Italian
University College London (UCL)
LL.M.
2005 - 2006
Nottingham University
B.A.
2005
Provided by Chambers
Adrian Șter frequently represents clients in merger control filings and FDI notifications. He has further experience in investigations into alleged 'no-poach' agreements and appeals against fines. He is also noted for his ability to handle state aid mandates.
Provided by Chambers
Adrian Șter is a highly experienced competition lawyer with the ability to understand business and communicate efficiently.
Every interaction feels personalised and thoughtful, and it’s clear that he goes above and beyond to deliver outstanding legal services.
What impressed me most was his ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and his proactive mindset in identifying potential risks and solutions.
Adrian Șter is a highly experienced competition lawyer with the ability to understand business and communicate efficiently.
Every interaction feels personalised and thoughtful, and it’s clear that he goes above and beyond to deliver outstanding legal services.
What impressed me most was his ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and his proactive mindset in identifying potential risks and solutions.
