Cross-border financing is a regular feature of the workload for Volciuc-Ionescu's banking and finance team, which often acts as Romanian legal counsel to foreign clients. Sabin Volciuc-Ionescu heads the practice group and assists with a range of project financing, with a specialism in the energy sector. Diana Tudor is the other key figure in the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The experience of collaborating with the Volciuc-Ionescu team was a positive one. We found a dedicated, professional, experienced team, bringing added value to the projects in which they were involved. An aspect worth appreciating is that in discussions and/or negotiations, the team was represented by several partners and/or associates from diverse areas of practice.’

  • ‘I appreciated the availability and openness that they had even outside the proposed work purpose.’

  • ‘Volciuc-Ionescu SPARL is one of the best law firms in Romania. I am happy to provide feedback on this firm and to recommend them as a choice for banking and finance work. They have experience, they have resources, they have initiative and most important they have the right attitude. They are dedicated to their clients and they make everything possible to find the best solution available for the client.’

  • ‘Sabin Volciuc-Ionescu was my main contact and who coordinated our transaction. He is an excellent lawyer and has the necessary skills and knowledge for coordinating complex transactions. Sabin always knows inside out all the particularities of a transaction and is very attentive to details. He is also very communicative and friendly, very easy to work with.’

  • ‘Strong team possessing valuable market insight and structuring experience under Romanian law.’

  • ‘Sabin is a dedicated and responsive lawyer who provides excellent support during a financing process.’

Key clients

  • Banca Comerciala Romana
  • Bank of China
  • Banca Transilvania
  • Deutsche Bank
  • IFC
  • J&T Banka
  • Société Générale

Work highlights

  • Advised Metlen Energy & Metals on securing EUR 93m renewable energy project financing arranged by Alpha Bank for a 130 MW photovoltaic park.
  • Advised an international trader on commodities trade finance of goods while in storage in the Port of Constanta.
  • Advised IFC, the investment arm of the World Bank, on the refinancing of a Turkish automotive group.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sabin Volciuc-Ionescu

Other key lawyers

Diana Tudor