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Adrian Şter is a preeminent figure in Romania’s competition law arena, and the founder of 360Competition, the nation's first dedicated competition law boutique. With over 20 years of experience, Adrian is celebrated for his sophisticated, strategic handling of high-stakes competition matters, delivering exceptional counsel to clients across diverse industries. Renowned for his skilful navigation of complex investigations by national and European competition authorities, Adrian excels in cases involving cartel arrangements, vertical agreements, abuse of dominance, and merger control. His recent highlights include advising Southeast Europe’s largest private rail holding in a significant competition probe, acting for a European engineering consulting leader in Romania’s pioneering “no-poach” investigation, and defending a prominent IT integrator in a landmark bid-rigging inquiry featuring global tech giants such as Cisco. Before establishing 360Competition, Adrian led the Competition & State Aid practices at top-tier regional law firms, where he honed his expertise on some of Romania’s most prominent competition cases. His career is distinguished by his pivotal role in crafting legal strategies, leading cross-border teams, and achieving successful resolutions in challenging, multijurisdictional disputes, cementing his status as a trusted advisor in the field.

Andrei Georgescu

Andrei Georgescu is a highly experienced lawyer specializing in competition, antitrust, intellectual property law, and M&A transactions, with a particular focus on the energy and oil and gas sectors. With a broad skill set encompassing data protection, corporate law, and contract law, Andrei provides comprehensive legal solutions to both national and international clients. He is recognized for his expertise in both advisory and litigation roles, offering strategic counsel across various industries. Andrei has significant experience handling complex antitrust matters, including investigations, dawn raids, and high-profile litigation. His work spans all levels of jurisdiction, including referrals to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJUE) on the application of EU competition rules. In the energy sector, Andrei has become a trusted advisor for clients navigating the intersection of competition law and sector-specific regulations. He provides tailored legal advice on market entry, pricing, and anti-competitive practices. Additionally, his expertise extends to state aid issues, particularly regarding regulatory approval processes and the competition law implications of government interventions. Andrei’s deep knowledge of the energy market allows him to help clients balance compliance with operational needs, securing their competitive position while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Raluca Maxim is recognized as one of Romania’s leading senior associates in competition law, praised by clients for her exceptional knowledge and practical expertise. She combines an LL.M. with Distinction from Queen Mary University of London, where she topped her class, with extensive experience gained at two prestigious regional law firms, specializing in competition and state aid matters. Raluca’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors, including digital & IT, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, transport, telecom, FMCGs, retail, financial services, automotive, media, agriculture, and construction. She has been instrumental in managing complex antitrust investigations, merger control proceedings, state aid matters, and compliance issues. With significant experience in national and cross-border merger control, Raluca has successfully secured merger and FDI clearances for major transactions over the past decade in Romania. As a leading expert in foreign investment screening, she frequently coordinates sensitive foreign investment notifications. Her state aid expertise includes contributions to Romania’s first new airport in 50 years and securing aid for Romania’s flag carrier.