Banking and finance

RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA

RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA‘s ’thorough knowledge of the local market‘ is a boon for its banking and finance practice, which is sought after by clients for assistance with a broad range of matters. Key areas of strength for the team include asset and structured finance, leveraged and acquisition finance, project finance, and financial restructuring. Cross-border work is another area of instruction. The practice is jointly led by Victor Pădurari and Alexandru Retevoescu; the duo have extensive experience in advising top financial institutions and banks. Cosmin Tilea stands out for his ’superb capacity to identify the critical issues’. Counsels Poliana Gogu-Naum and Andreea Burtoiu and senior associate Andreea Nedeloiu are also recommended.

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Testimonials

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‘The RTPR legal team we have been working with has shown solid knowledge on the banking and finance legal framework. Throughout the collaboration they have provided complex and relevant advice on the legal matters subject to the respective transactions.’
‘The RTPR team members advising us on various financial transactions have shown both strong knowledge on legal matters but also excellent communication skills and a transparent approach. The collaboration was constantly result-driven. Andreea Burtoiu has stood out in the legal team we have been working with in the financial/banking transactions, where she has proven complex and extensive knowledge of legal matters involved and a good approach towards finding the appropriate solutions.’
‘Extensive expertise in finance and banking, with a thorough knowledge of the local market and best practices in Romania.’
‘Extremely supportive people, with excellent communication and negotiation skills. Great synergies between the local team and the English law counsel of A&O, providing a perfect mix for transactions under multiple jurisdictions.’
‘In the arena of banking and finance, where the climate is persistently evolving and the stakes are invariably high, the team at RTPR has consistently demonstrated a calibre of expertise and a level of commitment that is both rare and commendable. The uniqueness of their practice lies not only in their extensive legal and industry knowledge but also in their proactive approach to client service and legal problem solving.’
‘The team, through our interactions, has exhibited a pronounced capability to anticipate potential legal and strategic hurdles, proactively addressing them and ensuring that our financial operations and transactions progress with optimal smoothness and efficiency. Their solutions-oriented approach has consistently provided us with innovative and practical legal and strategic advice, tailoring their counsel to align seamlessly with our organizational objectives and regulatory obligations. We recommend Cosmin Tilea and Andreea Nedeloiu.’
‘The banking & finance team from RTPR is top-notch. They have a great, responsive and extremely experienced team. Their legal knowledge combined with great deal management makes RTPR a very trustful and reliable external counsel in complex financing transactions. They have assisted us (again) this year in a syndicated transaction and we were, as always, extremely satisfied with their overall assistance so we’ll retain RTPR as our longstanding adviser for financing matters.’
‘During our longstanding relationship with RTPR we have been assisted by the team led by partner Cosmin Tilea who is an excellent deal maker thanks to his great listening and negotiation skills. Cosmin manages to seamlessly lead the deal team and to obtain the best solution during negotiations for the client. I am impressed by his market knowledge, his friendly relationship with the other law firms’ teams and the superb capacity to identify the critical issues and come-up with tailored solutions. I strongly recommend Cosmin Tilea and his team.’

Key clients

EBRD
Erste Group Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
ING Bank
UniCredit Bank AG
Banca Comerciala Romana (BCR)
PKO Bank Polski
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA)
Rompay Network SRL (Oresa Ventures)
World Class Romania S.A.
Regina Maria / Mid Europa Partners

Work highlights

Advised UniCredit Bank on an €750m acquisition finance matter.
Advised Rompay Network on a new facility agreement with Raiffeisen Bank for the development of a new logistics project in Iasi county, Romania.
Advised Rodbun Grup on a syndicated loan.

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