Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL > Bucharest, Romania > Firm Profile
Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL Offices
BUCHAREST TOWER CENTER, 22ND FLOOR
15-17 ION MIHALACHE BOULEVARD
BUCHAREST 011171
Romania
Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL > The Legal 500 Rankings
Romania > Tax Tier 1
The ‘highly skilled professionals’ who make up Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL‘s tax, policy and controversy team run the gamut of tax matters, including VAT, excise duties, corporate income tax, and environmental taxes. It has experience using a range of international instruments to solve tax disputes, and has standout expertise regarding EU law. As a part of the EY Law global network, the team has international reach and extensive tax consultancy capabilities. Practice head Emanuel Băncilă specialises in tax litigation, with significant experience challenging tax decisions in front of both national courts and the European Court of Justice. This is also an area of strength for Călin Stan, who made partner in July 2023.Practice head(s):
Emanuel Băncilă
Other key lawyers:
Călin Stan; Corina Nicu (Mureșan); Ana Mihai; Andrei Boian; Ana Miron; Alexandru Oană; Victor Bozdog; Andrada Pohaci
Testimonials
‘Highly skilled professionals, great level of independent case management, focused and reliable’
‘Recommend Andrada Pohaci for her passionate representation of our company in extremely complex tax litigation cases’
‘High level of knowledge, professional competence and practice experience.’
Key clients
Electrolux Romania
Johnson Controls Group
Bunge Romania
Schaeffler Technologies
Adient group
ENKA Construction and Development BV
Allianz-Țiriac Asigurări SA
Merck Sharp & Dohme Romania SRL
Work highlights
- Assisting Adient group in a tax litigation in court that may impact the general practice of the Romanian tax authorities.
- Assisting Merck Sharp & Dohme Romania SRL in tax audits regarding corporate income tax and VAT matters.
- Assisting Allianz Tiriac Asigurari SA in an ongoing tax litigation in court that is important from both a procedural and substantial perspective.
Romania > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
The 'very well prepared, highly reliable and efficient' corporate and M&A practice at Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL is jointly led by Radu Diaconu, who advises on a broad range of work, including mergers and spin off processes, and Stefan Mantea, who made partner in July 2023. Senior managing associate Irina Corcoveanu joined the group from private practice. Senior associates Larisa Jurcă and Rares Crîșmaru are names to note.Practice head(s):
Radu Diaconu; Ștefan Mantea
Other key lawyers:
Nicoleta Gheorghe; Irina Corcoveanu; Larisa Jurcă; Rareș Crîșmaru; Otilia Oglage
Testimonials
‘Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii has one of the best team of lawyers we have worked with. They are very well prepared, highly reliable and efficient. They were always by our side, explaining us all the legal implications and protecting our interest. We are very pleased with the collaboration with them.’
‘Nicoleta Gheorghe provided us excellent services. She is very knowledgeable, prompt and always thinking at our best interests.’
‘The team formed of Stefan Mantea, Nicoleta Gheorghe and Otilia Oglage provided us excellent services, providing the best approach in a timely and efficient manner. They showed a good understanding of our needs and responded very prompt to all our requests. We had a good cooperation with them and we highly recommend them for corporate and M&A projects.’
‘Stefan Manteo is technically very good and solution-oriented. Stefan provided smart legal advice, which helped a lot in the negotiations with the other party to close the transaction (a growth equity raising deal).’
‘Radu Diaconu is a top notch lawyer and managing partner, and Stefan Mantea is a very good lawyer with great skills to manage his team and deliver the expected results. I truly value our work with them.’
‘Stefan Mantea is our main contact. Very proactive, highly responsive, top legal knowledge, bold but calm and strategic throughout the negotiation of our deal. We are always happy to benefit by his support.’
‘Otilia Oglage is an exceptional lawyer from this new generation.’
‘Very good legal knowledge. Strong sector understanding. Very well organized to provide quick responses to difficult questions.’
Key clients
Agrisol International RO SRL
The sole shareholder of Aromatique Food SRL
Vastint Romania SRL
Daas Impex SRL
Honeywell Group
Lenovo Group
Atlas Warehousing SRL
Ebm-Papst Automotive & Drives Romania SRL
The shareholders of Cytogenomic Medical Laboratory SRL
Clarfon SA
Eco Euro Doors SRL
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Clarfon on the sale of the majority shares to V4C Acquisition 1, a Polish investment fund.
- Advised the shareholders of Cytogenomic Medical Laboratory on the sale of an 85% majority stake to Future Life.
- Advised Aromatique’s sole shareholder on the sale of a majority stake to Turpaz Industries.
Romania > Employment Tier 3
The employment team at Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL ‘provides valuable advice on sensitive matters’. Leveraging its international reach through the EY Law global network, the firm handles labour law matters for multinational clients, such as day-to-day advice, employee transfer and sensitive disciplinary proceedings. Team head Anca Atanasiu is recommended for her ‘deep understanding of complex employment cases‘.Practice head(s):
Anca Atanasiu
Other key lawyers:
Ana Flueran; Elena Manea
Testimonials
‘The team combines dedication with in-depth knowledge.,’
‘The team innovatively used their expertise, the technical resources and their dedication to ensure the best outcome of the project.’
‘Anca Atanasiu provided invaluable assistance and insights.’
‘Ana Flueran demonstrated an excellent work ethic, professionalism, extensive knowledge, adaptability and openness to identifying different, innovative solutions.’
‘The team has the ability to translate complex concepts of employment law into simple follow-up action plans and remedies. They can simplify Romanian employment law in a way that can be understood by non-lawyers and even non-Romanian individuals.’
‘Anca Atanasiu is an excellent lawyer with a keen sense of identifying critical points. She is very pragmatic and solution-oriented and a great professional with solid employment knowledge and know-how.’
‘Besides the employment team’s deep knowledge of employment law and dedication, what really makes their practice unique is their client-focused approach combined with their key ability to understand the client’s needs, provide strategic guidance and offer tailored solutions for every legal situation that may arise.’
‘Anca Atanasiu is not only an excellent lawyer but also a trusted advisor and a great team leader. She consistently demonstrates exceptional legal expertise and a deep understanding of complex employment cases.’
Key clients
Cisco Systems Romania SRL
Ista Shared Services Romania SRL
HS Timber Productions SRL
Socar Petroleum S.A.
Mellon Romania SA
Work highlights
- Advising Cisco Systems Romania on IT, networking, and cybersecurity solutions, for over 10 years on all and any labour-related topics.
- Advising Ista Shared Services Romania on HR and employment projects of significant importance for the client (e.g., employee transfer and formalities following the merger of two entities part of the group) and on day-to-day labour issues.
Romania > PPP and procurement Tier 3
The public projects and public-private partnership team at Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL fields a growing team of sector-experienced practitioners, with notable work this year for the European Investment Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. As a member of the EY Law network the team has an international reach. Andrei Ștefanovici and Andra Iftemie co-lead the team, which is ‘particularly experienced in terms of state aid notifications and requirements‘.Practice head(s):
Andrei Stefanovici; Andra Iftemie
Testimonials
‘The team provided an excellent local legal support to our nuclear energy project in Romania, particularly experienced in terms of state aid notifications and requirements.’
‘We have worked with Andra Iftemie and her team on this project. The interactions were excellent and efficient. ’
‘What made the procurement practice stand out was the combination of expertise in the practice field, thorough approach for each particular aspect of the project and remarkable collaboration culture. ’
‘Working alongside BDA team provided the occasion to observe the professional and personal qualities of the team members. They displayed a great capacity of understanding complex legal constructions and were able to provide clear and straightforward effective solutions for complex issues.’
‘BDA is the type of consultant with which it is always a pleasure to work with. Outstanding combination of expertise, collaborative approach and dedication. The team is able to perform various tasks on different topics, topics with high complexity and sensitivity.’
‘Andrei Stefanovici and Andra Iftemie were part of the core team. Andrei is a great team leader, showing professionalism and dedication to each topic, Andra is focused on results and is extremely analytical, leading the team with determination and always being motivated by new and challenging topics.’
‘A standout legal team with specialised expertise and a diverse, client-focused approach. Their clear communication, innovative solutions, and commitment to transparency set them apart. I appreciate their client-centric approach. They’ve earned my trust and are my go-to choice for legal services.’
‘Working with the team has been an exceptional experience. Their collaborative spirit, adaptability, and ethical values make them a top choice for legal needs.’
Key clients
European Investment Bank – National Agency for Public Procurement
European Commission – Directorate General for Structural Reform Support and Romanian Court of Accounts
Ministry of European Investments and Projects (MEIP) and European Investment Bank (EIB)
SN Nuclearelectrica S. A
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Mehedinti County, Romania
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Municipality of Brasov
CNTEE Transelectrica S.A.
Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support, European Commission Ministry of Internal Affairs
Iasi Municipality, Romania
Work highlights
- Provided legal assistance to Romanian Court of Accounts and European Commission – Directorate General for Structural Reform Support in relation to structural reforms of the institution on HR and Communication Strategies.
- Advising EIB and the Ministry of Investment and European Projects on implementing state aid schemes financed from the Just Transition Fund and drafting the Beneficiaries Guides.
- Providing legal support to the National Agency for Public Procurement and European Investment Bank to create 4 local centralized procurement bodies to ensure successful centralized procurement at the local level.
Romania > Energy and natural resources Tier 4
Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL‘s energy and natural resources team works as part of the Ernst & Young Global network, ‘leveraging its extensive knowledge, technical resources, and team dedication’ to assist a range of traditional and renewable energy clients. It is described as being ‘particularly experienced in terms of state aid notifications and requirements‘. Andrei Ștefanovici leads the team, alongside co-ordinating the firm’s PPP and public procurement team.Practice head(s):
Andrei Stefanovici
Testimonials
‘What sets apart Băncilă, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL’s Energy & Natural Resources practice is the extensive expertise and attention to every facet of a project facet.
‘Throughout the project, the BDA team showed dedication, tackled complex legal issues effectively, and provided valuable advice on critical matters. Their professionalism, which matched our corporate values, made our collaboration efficient and productive.’
‘Leveraging its extensive knowledge, technical resources, and team dedication, BDA adopted a comprehensive approach to relevant legal matters. This approach provided a thorough grasp of all legal aspects, preempting any potential issues.’
‘Andrei Stefanovici’s legal advisory services have played a pivotal role in our ventures within the Romanian energy sector. His expertise ranges from providing a clear overview of the Romanian energy market to possessing a deep understanding of the technical intricacies involved in our projects.’
‘The team provided excellent local legal support to our nuclear energy project in Romania, particularly experienced in terms of state aid notifications and requirements.’
‘We have worked with Andrei Stefanovici and his team on this project. The interactions were excellent and efficient.’
‘The team is very responsive and knowledgeable.’
Key clients
European Investment Bank
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
SN Nuclearelectrica S.A.
Societatea Energetica Electrica SA
Tesla 50Hz S.R.L.
HS Timber Group
Warehouses de Pauw Romania SRL
CNTEE Transelectrica S.A.
Work highlights
- Advising European Investment Bank and Ministry of Investment and European Projects on implementing the state aid schemes financed from the Just Transition Fund.
- Advised HS Timber Production Group in relation to the design and implementation of its reorganization process with a focus on the optimization of costs and improved performances.
- Advised Tesla 50Hz S.R.L. with drafting PPA templates based on the Romanian legislative framework for the power supply activity.
Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL > Firm Profile
Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații SPRL (formerly Radu și Asociații SPRL) is a Romanian full-service law firm, offering both legal consultancy services and assistance before the courts of law, with a significant tax controversy practice.
Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații SPRL is a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Ltd and part of the expanding EY Law global network, which has more than 2,400 lawyers and offices in over 90 jurisdictions.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate / M&A | Radu Diaconu | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Corporate / M&A | Stefan Mantea | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Employment | Anca Atanasiu | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Energy and natural resources | Andrei Stefanovici | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Public projects | Andrei Stefanovici | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Tax policy and controversy | Emanuel Bancila | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Tax policy and controversy | Alex Slujitoru | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Tax policy and controversy | Calin Stan | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Tax policy and controversy | Corina Muresan | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Restructuring and insolvency | Radu Diaconu | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Data protection, Regulatory | Nicoleta Gheorghe | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Dispute resolution | Emanuel Bancila | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Banking and financial services | Radu Diaconu | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Corporate / M&A | Georgiana Nichita | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Dispute resolution | Alexandru Oana | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Banking, digital and financial services | Gabriela Neagu | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Public projects, climate change, sustainability, and transportation | Andra Iftemie | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Real estate | Alexandra Siminiceanu | [email protected] | +40 21 402 41 00 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mrs Anca Atanasiu | Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Andrei Boian | Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Emanuel Băncilă | Senior Partner, Leader of the tax controversy practice | View Profile | |
Mr Radu Diaconu | Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Nicoleta Gheorghe | Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Ms Andra Iftemie | Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Stefan Mantea | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Ana Mihai | Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Corina Muresan (Nicu) | Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Ms Gabriela Neagu | Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Ms Georgiana Nichita | Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Alexandru Oana | Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Ms Alexandra Siminiceanu | Managing Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Călin Stan | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Andrei Ștefanovici | Partner | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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EY Law networkClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Ionuț Bindea, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Roca Industry
COMPANY/FIRM: Roca Industry
TESTIMONIAL: “ROCA Industry is, among other things, about partnership and win-win. The Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații SPRL team understood our business principles, and, with a perfect professionalism, they led the transaction to completion, respectively a partnership from which both us and the sellers, but especially the company, stand to gain. We thank the Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații SPRL team for the way they understood our particularities, for the openness and for the pro-business orientation.”
CLIENT: Dorian Macovei, Managing Director BlackPeak Capital
COMPANY/FIRM: BlackPeak Capital
TESTIMONIAL: “We are delighted to be able to make a new investment in an entrepreneurial business with extraordinary potential in the future together with a team of legal professionals, such as the M&A team of Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații. I was impressed by the involvement and proactivity with which the two lawyers, Ștefan Mantea and Nicoleta Gheorghe, approached this project. I thank everyone for making this transaction happen in the best conditions!”
CLIENT: Mihai Anghel, Shareholder of GloriaFood
COMPANY/FIRM: GloriaFood
TESTIMONIAL: ”I would like to thank Radu și Asociații SPRL team for the legal assistance provided throughout the entire sale process. I value the contribution Ștefan Mantea had for the successful closing of the transaction.”
CLIENT: Ovidiu Andrieș, shareholder of Smart Diesel
COMPANY/FIRM: Smart Diesel
TESTIMONIAL: “I am delighted to have worked with the team of Radu și Asociații. Radu Diaconu and Ștefan Mantea had an essential contribution to the transaction and I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support.”
Press Releases
Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații advises the founders of the Get’s Bet group in the sale of a 67% stake to Emma Capital
5th October 2022 The founders of Get’s Bet Group, a leading Romanian operator in the gambling and sports betting sector, successfully finalized the negotiations for the sale of a majority stake to Emma Capital, a private investment fund established in 2012 by the businessman Jiří Šmejc. Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații SPRL advised the founders throughout the entire process.Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații SPRL advises ROCA Industry on the acquisition of 70% stake in Eco Euro Doors
1st February 2022 Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații SPRL assisted ROCA Industry in connection with the signing of the agreement for the acquisition of 70% of the share capital of Eco Euro Doors, a Romanian manufacturer of doors for residential constructions, with a 27-year experience on the market and a turnover of almost Euro 13 million in 2021. The transaction is subject to the approval of the Competition Council.Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații SPRL assisted BlackPeak Capital in the transaction through which the fund invested in Verdino Green Foods
11th November 2021 BlackPeak Capital invested in Verdino Green Foods, industry leader in vegetable alternatives to meat products in Central and Eastern Europe. With a range of over 60 food products listed in more than 2,000 grocery stores in Romania, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, North Macedonia, Serbia and the UK, Verdino offers sustainable alternatives to meat products based on vegetable protein.Radu și Asociații SPRL becomes Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații SPRL
22nd September 2021 Radu și Asociații SPRL, member firm of EY Romania, becomes Băncilă, Diaconu și Asociații SPRL, taking over the names of the partners Emanuel Băncilă and Radu Diaconu.Oracle acquired GloriaFood on June 25, 2021. Radu și Asociații SPRL assisted the seller
27th August 2021 GloriaFood, which provides innovative software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions dedicated to the global HORECA industry, was acquired by Oracle.Roxana Dudău becomes associate partner and leader of the real estate practice of Radu și Asociații SPRL
27th August 2021 As of 1 July 2021, Roxana Dudău joins Radu și Asociații SPRL as associate partner and leader of the real estate practice.Radu și Asociații SPRL assisted S.N. Nuclearelectrica S.A.
25th March 2021 Radu şi Asociații SPRL provided legal assistance to S.N. Nuclearelectrica S.A., the only nuclear energy producer in Romania, with respect to the project concerning the taking over of the uranium oxide processing line from Compania Națională a Uraniului S.A., Feldioara Branch.Visionapartments acquires Majestic Hotel in Bucharest
15th March 2021 Radu și Asociații SPRL assisted Visionapartments, the leader of the Swiss market of renting out serviced apartments, in relation to the acquisition of Majestic Hotel in Bucharest.The sale of the Smart Diesel fuel card business towards the German group DKV
5th February 2021 Radu și Asociații SPRL has assisted the shareholders of Smart Diesel in relation to the sale of the Smart Diesel fuel card business towards the German group DKV Radu şi Asociații SPRL offered legal assistance to Romanian entrepreneurs Ovidiu Andrieș and Daniel Imbre, founders of the largest independent gas station operator in Romania (Smart Diesel), regarding the sale to the German group DKV of the Smart Diesel fuel card business.The merger of the three distribution companies of Electrica
5th February 2021 Radu şi Asociații SPRL assisted Electrica in relation to the merger process of its three distribution companies Radu și Asociații SPRL provided legal assistance to the Electrica group regarding the merger process through which Societatea de Distribuție a Energiei Electrice Transilvania Nord S.A. absorbed two other distribution companies within the group: SDEE Transilvania Sud S.A. and SDEE Muntenia Nord S.A. Following the merger, a single company continues to exist, respectively, Distribuţie Energie Electrică Romania S.A. (DEER). As of the 1st of January 2021, DEER offers services in 18 counties, in three geographical areas of the country, towards 3.8 million users. Thus, the new company becomes the most important national electricity distribution operator, with a coverage of 40.7% of Romania.- Tax
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