Mr Ciprian Donțu > Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii > Bucharest, Romania > Lawyer Profile

At Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii, the energy and natural resources offering has a solid track record in handling instructions in the renewables space. Wind, hydropower and nuclear energy projects form the backbone of the group’s workload, and the team is adept at assisting with compliance issues and related M&A transactions. Practice co-head Florian Nițu regularly handles corporate and regulatory advisory matters, and practice co-head Vlad Neacșu has extensive experience in assisting with the development of photovoltaic projects. Energy sector disputes are a key area of strength for Ciprian Donțu.

Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii‘s dispute resolution group is one of the standout offerings from the full-service firm, regularly assisting with major matters across corporate and regulatory disputes, commercial claims, and contentious real estate and construction issues. Arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution are also within the wheelhouse of the practice. Jointly overseeing the team are Florian Nițu, the key figure for international arbitration at the firm; and litigation leader Ciprian Donțu. Camelia Patrascu, who was promoted to the partnership in January 2024, is an up-and-coming name to note; and Ilinca Ștefănescu‘s wide range of litigation expertise is a further boon to the practice. Raluca Petrescu is a name to note for construction law and contractual disputes, and Alexandru Ciacoi supports on the range of civil and commercial litigation.

Popovici Nitu Stoica & Asociatii‘s ‘completely reliable and customer focused’ practice in insolvency and restructuring is underscored by an elite insolvency litigation offering. Its client base of both domestic and international companies also instruct the group on complex restructuring and related advisory issues. A trio of lawyers coordinate the team: litigator Ciprian Donțu often acts in court proceedings pertaining to insolvency issues; Valentin Creața, is a trusted advisor to healthcare and real estate sector companies on reorganisations; and Camelia Patrascu is another talented litigator with experience in these cases. Corporate restructuring expert Florian Nițu is also frequently involved, and Ilinca Ștefănescu-Goangă stands out for contentious insolvency work.