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Dispute Resolution: Litigation | Europe

Romania

The below Dispute Resolution: Litigation rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Romania. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Ana Diculescu-Şova
    E
    Ana Diculescu-Şova
    Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen
    Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 20 Years Ranked
    Ana Diculescu-Şova heads the dispute resolution team and has a considerable reputation in the market thanks to her expertise in disputes and specialisation in fiscal litigation. She is frequently seen acting on cases pertaining to VAT, profit tax and transfer pricing.
  2. Calin-Andrei Zamfirescu
    E
    Calin-Andrei Zamfirescu
    Zamfirescu Racoți Vasile & Partners Attorneys At Law
    Zamfirescu Racoți Vasile & Partners Attorneys At Law | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 20 Years Ranked

    Calin-Andrei Zamfirescu is a recognised authority in the field of disputes, advising on contentious matters relating to administrative law and damages claims. He has experience acting for clients from the energy and finance sectors.

  3. Valeriu Stoica
    E
    Valeriu Stoica
    STOICA & ASOCIAȚII
    STOICA & ASOCIAȚII | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 20 Years Ranked

    Valeriu Stoica remains one of the leading figures in the market, with an impressive breadth of dispute resolution expertise which spans consumer protection litigation, pricing disputes, fraud litigation and shareholder disputes. He also advises on environmental disputes. His clients include domestic and international companies in the infrastructure, telecoms and pharmaceutical sectors.

1

Band 1

  1. Cosmin Vasile
    1
    Cosmin Vasile
    Zamfirescu Racoți Vasile & Partners Attorneys At Law
    Zamfirescu Racoți Vasile & Partners Attorneys At Law | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked

    Cosmin Vasile is particularly renowned for his expertise in construction and infrastructure-related litigation. He also has experience in damages claims and disputes with regulatory authorities. He advises on commercial arbitrations and leads the firm's arbitration practice, with further expertise in sanctions matters.

  2. Sorina Olaru
    1
    Sorina Olaru
    Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen
    Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked

    Sorina Olaru offers considerable litigation expertise, and often advises clients on insolvency proceedings, challenges to regulatory authorities' decisions, and claims for damages. Her clients span the insurance, finance, energy and manufacturing industries. She is additionally involved in international arbitration proceedings.

  3. Ion Dragne
    Dragne & Asociatii | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Emil Bivolaru
    2
    Emil Bivolaru
    Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen
    Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Emil Bivolaru is noted for his experience in administrative proceedings, tax disputes and contractual claims. He has a particular focus on the natural resources sector, as well as insurance and banking.

  2. Octavian Popescu
    2
    Octavian Popescu
    Popescu & Asociatii
    Popescu & Asociatii | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked

    Octavian Popescu co-heads the dispute resolution practice and offers expertise in a wide range of disputes matters. He regularly advises on domestic and international white-collar crime mandates, as well as real estate litigation, financial disputes and numerous regulatory disputes. His clients include financial institutions, retail and construction companies, and public sector bodies.

  3. Robert Roşu
    2
    Robert Roşu
    Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații
    Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Robert Roşu handles commercial, administrative, competition and employment disputes, as well as acting on enforcement procedures and criminal litigation. He represents clients active in the infrastructure, insurance and banking sectors.
  4. Simona Neagu
    2
    Simona Neagu
    Neagu Dinu Partners Sprl
    Neagu Dinu Partners Sprl | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked

    Simona Neagu of Neagu Dinu Partners has a strong presence in the market thanks to her varied expertise in both litigation and arbitration. She advises on ICC arbitrations, construction disputes, procurement litigation and appeals against fines. She has a number of clients operating in the energy and telecommunications sectors.

3

Band 3

  1. Alina Tugearu
    3
    Alina Tugearu
    Zamfirescu Racoți Vasile & Partners Attorneys At Law
    Zamfirescu Racoți Vasile & Partners Attorneys At Law | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Alina Tugearu is noted for her experience advising construction companies, contractors and real estate companies on contractual and tendering disputes.
  2. Ciprian Dontu
    3
    Ciprian Dontu
    Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații
    Popovici Nițu Stoica & Asociații | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Ciprian Dontu heads the practice and is recognised for his advice to energy companies on regulatory disputes, shareholder litigation and state aid cases, with additional capabilities in insolvency and tax-related disputes.
  3. Stan Tîrnoveanu
    3
    Stan Tîrnoveanu
    Zamfirescu Racoți Vasile & Partners Attorneys At Law
    Zamfirescu Racoți Vasile & Partners Attorneys At Law | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked

    Stan Tîrnoveanu is a senior lawyer in the firm's dispute resolution practice and is particularly strong in insolvency litigation, often acting for creditors. He also advises clients on challenges to fines imposed by public authorities.

4

Band 4

  1. Angela Porumb
    4
    Angela Porumb
    Mușat & Asociații
    Mușat & Asociații | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Angela Porumb is adept at advising clients on a variety of litigation mandates, including administrative and tax-related disputes. Her clients come from various industries, such as banking, energy and technology.

  2. Cătălin Alexandru
    4
    Cătălin Alexandru
    Filip & Company
    Filip & Company | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Cătălin Alexandru heads Filip & Company's dispute resolution practice and is noted for the breadth of his expertise in both litigation and arbitration matters. He frequently advises on arbitration proceedings under various institutional rules, as well as representing clients in contractual and tax disputes, and expropriation proceedings.
  3. Dan Cristea
    4
    Dan Cristea
    Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații
    Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Dan Cristea continues to develop his presence in the Romanian disputes arena. He often represents notable clients in high-value commercial disputes. He is also well regarded for his work in public procurement matters across varying sectors.
  4. Gheorghe Buta
    4
    Gheorghe Buta
    Popescu & Asociatii
    Popescu & Asociatii | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Gheorghe Buta offers wide-ranging litigation expertise, which includes experience in commercial, civil and criminal representations. His proficiency stems from his experience not only as a litigator but also as a judge and an arbitrator.
  5. Ioana Hrisafi-Josan
    4
    Ioana Hrisafi-Josan
    Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații
    Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Ioana Hrisafi-Josan co-heads the firm's litigation and arbitration practice group. She has broad experience handling commercial disputes and is also sought after for her insolvency practice.
  6. Radu Bălaș
    4
    Radu Bălaș
    DLA Piper Dinu SCA
    DLA Piper Dinu SCA | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked

    Radu Bălaș heads DLA Piper's dispute resolution practice in Romania and is noted for the breadth of his disputes expertise. He regularly acts on insolvency proceedings, regulatory disputes and contract liability matters. His work spans the real estate, energy and aviation sectors.

  7. Valentin Berea
    4
    Valentin Berea
    Radu Tărăcilă Pădurari Retevoescu SCA
    Radu Tărăcilă Pădurari Retevoescu SCA | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked
    Valentin Berea is head of the practice and represents clients in damages claims, administrative disputes, warranty cases and contractual litigation. He is also well regarded for his handling of contentious competition law matters.
  8. Vlad Peligrad
    4
    Vlad Peligrad
    Peligrad Law | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked

    Vlad Peligrad of Peligrad Law is recognised for his varied portfolio of disputes work, advising clients on liability claims, contractual disputes and enforcement proceedings. He is particularly active in tax litigation.

  9. Andreia Dumitrescu
    Dragne & Asociatii | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. Cătălina Dicu
    5
    Cătălina Dicu
    STOICA & ASOCIAȚII
    STOICA & ASOCIAȚII | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
    Cătălina Dicu is noted for her experience advising on regulatory and permitting disputes, often within the telecoms and real estate sectors.
  2. Dan Dascălu
    5
    Dan Dascălu
    D&B David si Baias
    D&B David si Baias | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5 | 20 Years Ranked

    Dan Dascălu is reputed for his expertise in tax disputes, particularly litigation concerning VAT and tax liabilities. He also represents clients in procurement disputes and appeals against fines.

  3. Dragoș Bogdan
    5
    Dragoș Bogdan
    STOICA & ASOCIAȚII
    STOICA & ASOCIAȚII | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked

    Dragoș Bogdan is noted for his expertise in intellectual property disputes, as well as his regular handling of litigious competition matters. He often acts for clients hailing from the energy and banking sectors.

  4. George Trantea
    5
    George Trantea
    Filip & Company
    Filip & Company | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked

    George Trantea acts on a range of litigation matters, including commercial, administrative and unfair competition disputes.

  5. Ligia Popescu
    5
    Ligia Popescu
    Wolf Theiss
    Wolf Theiss | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked

    Ligia Popescu heads Wolf Theiss' dispute resolution department in Romania and is noted for her work on insurance litigation, insolvency disputes, arbitration proceedings and construction disputes. She often advises clients from the financial services and energy industries.

  6. Nicolae Viorel Dinu
    5
    Nicolae Viorel Dinu
    Bondoc și Asociații SCA (Bucharest)
    Bondoc și Asociații SCA (Bucharest) | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
    Viorel Dinu is co-head of the dispute resolution team and is noted for his experience advising on an array of disputes, including public procurement litigation, commercial disputes, insolvency proceedings and fiscal litigation. He frequently acts for clients in the pharmaceutical, technology and energy sectors.
  7. Tiberiu Csaki
    5
    Tiberiu Csaki
    Dentons
    Dentons | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5 | 18 Years Ranked
    Tiberiu Csaki heads Dentons' dispute resolution practice in Romania and is well positioned to advise on a range of matters including insolvency proceedings, tax, employment and unfair competition litigation, as well as representing clients in the enforcement of arbitral awards and in white-collar crime mandates.
  8. Delia Bosman
    Dragne & Asociatii | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5
  9. Ioana Gelepu
    Ioana Gelepu The Office Litigation and Enforcement | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5
  10. Stelian Garofil
    Dragne & Asociatii | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5
6

Band 6

  1. Alexandra Radulescu
    6
    Alexandra Radulescu
    Dentons
    Dentons | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Alexandra Radulescu is co-head of Dentons' dispute resolution practice in Bucharest. She is highly sought after by domestic and international clients for her expertise in competition and insolvency proceedings.

  2. Horia Draghici
    6
    Horia Draghici
    CMS
    CMS | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked

    Horia Draghici leads the dispute resolution department at CMS Bucharest. He often assists clients with commercial and procurement disputes, as well as insolvency proceedings.

  3. Ionuţ Şerban
    6
    Ionuţ Şerban
    Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații
    Țuca Zbârcea & Asociații | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Ionuţ Şerban is active across a wide spectrum of dispute resolution matters, including administrative proceedings, contractual claims and tax disputes. He regularly acts for clients in the finance and telecommunications sectors.

  4. 6
    Mihnea Galgoțiu-Săraru
    Reff & Associates SCA – Member of Deloitte Legal
    Reff & Associates SCA – Member of Deloitte Legal | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Mihnea Galgoțiu-Săraru is well respected for his expertise in construction disputes and administrative proceedings. He is regularly retained by clients from the energy and real estate sectors.

  5. Valeriu Mina
    6
    Valeriu Mina
    Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen
    Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Valeriu Mina is recognised for his expertise in contractual disputes particularly in connection with construction and infrastructure projects.

  6. Mihai Nușcă
    Biriș Goran | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
U

Up and Coming

  1. Alin Grapa
    U
    Alin Grapa
    Filip & Company
    Filip & Company | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Alin Grapa is widely appreciated for his prowess in commercial and administrative litigation, as well as competition and real estate disputes. He is active across the energy, manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors.

  2. U
    Andreea Stoica
    STOICA & ASOCIAȚII
    STOICA & ASOCIAȚII | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Andreea Stoica is well regarded for her activity in administrative proceedings and damages claims across the energy, telecommunications and real estate sectors.

  3. U
    Iustin Armașu
    Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA
    Schoenherr si Asociatii SCA | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Iustin Armașu advises clients on commercial and administrative disputes, as well as insolvency proceedings and cybercrime mandates.

  4. U
    Sabina Crangasu
    Clifford Chance Badea
    Clifford Chance Badea | Dispute Resolution: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Sabina Crangasu is well placed to advise on contractual disputes and unfair competition cases, as well as international arbitration mandates. She offers strength in the energy and banking sectors.