Berechet Rusu Hirit

Berechet Rusu Hirit is a fresh presence in the professional legal services area, set up by experienced lawyers acknowledged for their in-depth approach of legal matters and unparalleled readiness for case solving.

BRH has a demonstrated track record in representing local companies and entrepreneurs, international corporations and private individuals before the local and international litigation and arbitration courts. The firm’s practice also includes assistance and representation in notable cases before the Constitutional Court of Romania and the European Court of Human Rights.

Valued by clients for their know-how, commitment and work ethics, the firm’s lawyers provide effective advice across a range of practice areas, in both dispute resolution and consultancy.

Main areas covered include: tax, energy, property and real estate, human rights, medical malpractice, construction, corporate disputes and contract claims, land planning, competition law, IP and information society services. 

We provide integrated, practical legal advice covering criminal law matters when required by joining forces with a highly regarded white-collar crime practitioner, Andrei Adrian Georgescu.

Dispute resolution:The firm provides assistance and representation in all stages of disputes and litigations, supporting clients from the early assessment and strategy development to the advice and assistance in enforcing the court decisions. Corporate disputes, contract claims, insolvency proceedings, construction, property and real estate rights, as well as copyright and information society services litigations are among the multiple areas covered by the firm’s civil litigation practice. Clients also rely on the team in administrative litigations in complex cases in energy, land planning, tax, public procurement and competition cases. The lawyers are acknowledged by clients and peers for their notable practice in subtle cases before the European Court of Human Rights.

White-collar crime:Through the distinctive synergy with Andrei Adrian Georgescu, clients benefit also from BRH expertise in fields such as tax, corporate, real estate and ECHR proceedings as a solid foundation for the criminal cases before the courts.

Corporate/M&A: The team advises in all aspects of corporate law, including corporate governance, restructurings and reorganizations. With a sound understanding of the client’s sector, the lawyers’ assistance in share and asset deals and joint ventures translates into pragmatic and commercially driven solutions.

Energy and natural resources: The firm advises large and mid-sized companies on the regulatory compliance of their projects, on legal matters related to electricity retail and natural gas supply, upstream and downstream oil and gas operations, renewable and unconventional energy, transportation and distribution, as well as on specific agreements in these fields.

Real estate and construction: Based on an outstanding practice, the firm is best positioned to provide a broad range of transactional and dispute resolution legal services.  The lawyers advise a diverse client portfolio in connection with ownership title due diligence and assistance in all types of real estate deals and lease agreements.

Environment: In a world continuously focusing on the challenges of the climate change, from government authorities to companies, investors and other stakeholders, the team assists clients on compliance related matters, specific contracts and regulatory issues.

Intellectual property: The firm has a demonstrated first rate expertise in the field, having assisted and represented clients in various copyright disputes and proceedings, from trademark registration and compliance aspects, to the holding, transfer and exploitation of rights, infringement including internet piracy cases.

Privacy and data protection: The lawyers offer clear advice on a wide range of legal services related to data mapping, processing and data transfer compliance, as well as e-commerce. The firm’s capabilities in this field also cover data privacy training, drafting and implementation of internal policies and procedures.