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Global Romania Banking & Finance

The Global-Wide Banking & Finance section of Chambers research is a recognition of the firms adept at advising on various elements of a broad range of cross-border banking transactions, which includes advice to both borrower and lender clients. The following topics are included:

  • Acquisition finance: Transactions involving arranging finance for acquisitions acting for either the lender or the borrower.
  • General bank lending: Syndicated lending, structured finance, leveraged finance.
  • Project finance: Financing of infrastructure and industrial projects. Often arranged on a non-recourse loan basis. See also equipment finance and leasing.
  • Refinancing: The refinancing and restructuring of existing loans and debtor-in-possession financing is also included.

2
Band 2
  1. Filip & Company
    Filip & Company
  2. Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen
  3. Radu Tărăcilă Pădurari Retevoescu SCA
3
Band 3
  1. CMS
    CMS
  2. Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA
    Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA
  3. Wolf Theiss
    Wolf Theiss
  4. Reff & Associates SCA – Member of Deloitte Legal
4
Band 4
  1. Bondoc si Asociatii SCA (Bucharest)
  2. Kinstellar
  3. Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații
  4. Volciuc-Ionescu

1
Band 1
  1. Clifford Chance Badea
    1
    Clifford Chance Badea
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Clifford Chance is widely recognised as a market leader in Romanian banking and finance, with strong international capabilities aided by the wider Clifford Chance network. Its clientele benefits from the team's expert assistance with local and cross-border corporate and recap financing projects. The team acts for international financial institutions on the establishment of ongoing lending programmes by municipalities to facilitate domestic infrastructure and energy projects. The practice stands out for additional capabilities in aviation and syndicated finance. It frequently acts for banks as underwriters on green and sovereign bond issuances, as well as assisting clients with medium-term note programmes.
  2. 1
    Dentons
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Prominent global outfit doing extensive work in real estate and development finance, particularly collaborating with the firm's other offices on mandates with cross-border elements. Dentons works with a broad range of clients across the lender and borrower sides, acting on acquisition finance, debt restructurings and refinancings to facilities. The team also enjoys a solid reputation for providing local regulatory advice to international banks and corporates. It has experience in social finance mandates. Its team members offer expertise in capital markets mandates.
2
Band 2
  1. Filip & Company
    2
    Filip & Company
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Filip & Company attracts considerable attention for advising banks and private equity houses on acquisition finance mandates. The team acts for both lenders and borrowers on facility agreements. The practice also represents lenders in financing leveraged buyouts. It has notable strength in capital markets mandates, including IPOs, share capital increases, bond issuances, note programmes and regulatory topics. The lawyers are a popular choice for clients looking for Romanian counsel with experience in real estate finance.
  2. Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2
  3. Radu Tărăcilă Pădurari Retevoescu SCA
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2
3
Band 3
  1. CMS
    3
    CMS
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3 |
    CMS has strong experience of cross-border lending, aided by English law capabilities on the ground in Romania and the international financing expertise of the global CMS network, often bringing together teams from Romania and other CEE states. The team assists with a broad range of financing, advising lenders and borrowers on project financing in the real estate and energy sectors, as well as film financing, loan refinancing and acquisition financing. Acts on ECM and DCM matters, such as IPOs and bond issuances. Also has experience in regulatory matters and NPL transactions.
  2. Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA
    3
    Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3 |
    High-quality finance team acting on the full range of finance matters, including syndicated lending, acquisition finance, real estate finance and project finance mandates. The team has a strong presence on capital markets transactions, assisting clients with listings on the Romanian Stock Exchange and with the issuance of bonds. The lawyers advise on loan portfolio transactions and restructuring mandates. The practice draws on the firm's strong presence across the CEE region to represent clients in cross-border mandates.
  3. Wolf Theiss
    3
    Wolf Theiss
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Regional player with strength 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.
  4. Reff & Associates SCA – Member of Deloitte Legal
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3
4
Band 4
  1. Bondoc si Asociatii SCA (Bucharest)
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 4
  2. Kinstellar
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 4
  3. Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 4
  4. Volciuc-Ionescu
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 4
5
Band 5
  1. DLA Piper Dinu SCA
    5
    DLA Piper Dinu SCA
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 5 |
    Well-reputed international law firm assisting clients with a variety of banking and finance matters, such as acquisition financing in the energy sector and real estate financing, as well as with loan restructuring and working capital loans. The team is experienced in advising financial sector clients on regulatory matters.
  2. Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații
    5
    Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 5 |
    Reputable local team particularly active in regulatory matters involving anti-money laundering legislation, fintech, e-money and cryptocurrency. It assists borrowers and lenders with corporate finance and project finance, as well as with the negotiation of loan agreements.