Boanta, Gidei & Asociatii SCP (in association with CEE Attorneys

CEE Attorneys / Boanță, Gîdei și Asociații is a Romanian law firm with diverse expertise and practice, providing legal assistance in all areas of business law, with a strong focus on commercial litigation, real estate, corporate/M&A, banking and finance, IT/technology. We are a perfectly integrated part of the international law firm CEE Atttorneys, with over 100 lawyers in nine jurisdictions in Central Europe and three in Asia.

Our firm stands out on the Romanian legal market as one of the experienced, „go-to” advisers in the technology field, with access to some the best international legal resources and the genuine capacity to implement international transactions due to its solid local team. The lawyers are highly appreciated by clients for the practical and highly responsive solutions and the significant practice in respected law and “Big4” firms.

Capitalizing on our broad experience and know-how, we offer top notch services in industries such as financial services, privatization, energy and natural resources, environment, public procurement & PPP, pharmaceuticals and health-care, media and telecom, intellectual property and consumer protection.

Banking, Finance and Capital Markets:

Our expertise covers financial activities such as set-up and authorisation of the banking and non-banking institutions, commercial lending, asset finance and project finance, corporate finance. We advise corporate borrowers on senior, mezzanine and second lien financings, secured and unsecured loan facilities, bilateral, club and syndicated facilities.

Corporate & Commercial:

Our experts constantly advise major corporations across multiple industries, on aspects such as: incorporation of companies, corporate governance, preparation of internal legal documents, policies, proposition of organisational structures, compliance and regulation policies.

Mergers & Acquisitions:

We have acted on behalf of numerous companies, private investors, private equity and venture capital funds in every stage of their investment cycles, from term sheet negotiations through exit. Clients rely on our expertise for the evaluation of the best possible M&A transaction structuring, including cross-border mergers, due diligence, preparation of complex transaction documentation, deal completion and post-transaction services.

Fintech, Crypto & ICO:

We are a trusted advisor for some of the most dynamic and market disrupting tech startups, advising them on: development and implementation of ICO & crypto projects, compliance and preparation of white papers, electronic money issue and redemption, regulation of electronic money institutions, blockchain and distributed ledger technology application in relation to fintech startups, P2P, crowdfunding and other alternative financing platforms, money laundering and terrorist financing prevention in relation to blockchain based business models, licensing and regulatory advice for fintech companies.

With a wide portfolio of venture capital investors and business angels as well, we have managed, over the past two years, numerous projects in the area of ​​innovative start-ups and hi-tech having global scalability, valued at tens of millions of euros.

Litigation & Arbitration:

We have successfully represented clients in complicated commercial disputes with some of the most powerful market players in CEE region. We also set precedents and this is why clients trust us for representing them before courts of all levels and in arbitral proceedings, preparing alternative dispute resolution, proposals of strategic solutions, preparing statements of claim, defense and related documentation, decision enforcement and execution proceedings, exclusion indictments, receivables collection etc.

Real Estate:

We cover every aspect of the real estate market and cooperate with well-known respected construction companies, real estate funds, management companies, architecture offices. Clients rely on us for our expertise in purchase and sale transactions, preparation of lease agreements and client representation in negotiations, legal due diligence, building permits, town and country planning, updating of development policies and other planning materials.

Labour Law & Immigration:

Our experience in numerous industries helps our clients to quickly adapt their labour policies to new different markets and changing labour laws. Our services cover: general employment advice (conclusion/termination of the employment relationship, remuneration for work, drafting internal regulations of the employer etc), communication with work councils and trade unions, international employment, visa solutions and immigration matters, labour agency matters, management incentive plans.

Tax and International Tax Planning:

Our experts provide comprehensive legal services to help companies optimize their tax policies and communicate with local tax authorities. We support clients on matters such as strategic tax planning, tax issues related to sale/purchase of the company property, tax inspections and controls, communication and representation  in tax and administrative proceeding, tax structuring related to M&A transactions, drafting the transfer pricing documentation.

Energy and Natural Resources:

We support our clients in various energy-related projects, including: setting-up power generation plants in Romania, EPC contracts for construction of power plants, supply contracts for common or specialized equipments, public procurement tendering procedures & PPP projects, contractual agreements and notary deals, shares sale-purchase agreements and escrows, joint venture agreements. We also provide ongoing assistance on drafting legal opinions pertaining to the energy sector (transfer of electricity capacity, royalties, authorization and permitting requirements on wind / solar energy fields etc.)

Intellectual Property, TMT & Data Protection:

Our team supports clients protect their intellectual property and ensure data protection in the CEE region and beyond. We successfully represent our clients operating in technology, media, retail and other sectors and our practice in this area covers: local and EU regulation on privacy and data protection, advice on EU and local laws and regulations relating to technology developments, cybersecurity, e-commerce issues and fraud prevention, rights and obligations of the employer with respect to protection of personal data of employees, regulatory support with licencing, permits, investigations, legal advice on advertising campaign in internet, including e-commerce business.