Octavian Popescu

Practice Areas

Octavian POPESCU is one of the most experienced lawyers in Romania, with proven track record and confirmed reputation, both by partners, clients and peers. During almost two decades, he handled contentious matters, representing governmental and non-governmental institutions and multinational corporate clients in disputes before the Romanian courts, including the High Court of Justice, Constitutional Court or professional and commercial arbitration courts. He specializes in commercial and corporate litigations, administrative and civil litigations and has developed a particular knowledge in insolvency, foreclosure writs and procedures, as well as bankruptcy matters.

Octavian is a listed arbitrator at the Court of International Commercial Arbitration of the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Shanghai International Arbitration Center.

Octavian is also notable for his practice in the field of white-collar crime and financial fraud, being regarded as one of the leading Romanian lawyers with an extensive experience in these areas. He is reputed and acknowledged for his comprehensive approach to difficult cases, involving corruption, corporate fraud, as well as economic espionage and provides expert assistance during prosecuting investigations, as well as, in front of the relevant Romanian criminal courts.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Bucharest Bar

Insolvency Practitioner, National Union of Insolvency Practitioners

Arbitrator at the International Court of Commercial Arbitration of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania and Shanghai International Arbitration Center

Lecturer in Civil Procedural Law at the Romanian Institute for the Training and Perfection of Lawyers

Awards