CMS‘ Bucharest-based banking and finance team has considerable expertise in advising on a range of transactions, financial regulatory matters and innovative finance. The group benefits from the strength of the firm’s global network when representing multinational clients in work, and practice co-heads Ana Radnev and Cristina Reichmann frequently work in co-ordination with international teams on cross-border matters. Adina Nanescu receives plaudits for her ’discerning legal mind‘, and Alina Tihan brings more than 20 years of experience in representing lenders and borrowers. Tudor Naftica and Andreea Turcu are senior associates to note.
Testimonials
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‘Working with CMS is a unique experience in terms of knowledges and high professionalism. I have always appreciated their concern for the sustainable development of our business, constantly allocating time and experienced resources to identify the right solution. Any idea, however innovative, was embraced with the utmost willingness by CMS teams and supported argumentatively with multi-disciplinary teams. Also, CMS involvement in community and environmental topics is highly appreciated.’
‘Mostly we work with the financial services CMS team and we have found a major interest in supporting innovation. Their efforts to analyse, to research and look for viable solutions to implement new business ideas with maximum compliance and low risk are highly appreciated. They are a trusted partner for continuous business improvements and development and outstanding solutions.’
‘I appreciate the professionalism, promptness and kindness.’
‘Cristina Reichmann is a go-getter partner who is ready to roll up her sleeves and tackle problems with a "can-do" and "will solve" attitude, which I appreciate especially when effective resolution of deal and strategic issues requires more of a seasoned eye and approach. Adina Nanescu is a counsel-level attorney who brings level-headed thoughtfulness and a discerning legal mind to every problem, and both understand the importance of partnering with the in-house client to understand the primary objectives and execute on those objectives.’
‘We choose CMS as our legal advisor on banking & finance practice as they have the best in class acumen and knowledge in regulatory and legal issues for companies like us. One of the things that makes CMS stand apart is their global network know-how exchange that can be accessed if needed for their local clients and also recommendation to engage with CMS teams in other jurisdictions.’
‘We work with Cristina Reichmann on banking and finance advice. Cristina knows in deep details from general regulatory trends to different edge cases and we feel very comfortable to have such advisor to our internal legal & regulatory team.’
‘We recommend Ana Radnev and Tudor Naftica.’
Key clients
- UniCredit
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
- Council of Europe Bank
- ING Bank
- Raiffeisen Bank
- BRD – Groupe Société Générale S.A.
- Garanti BBVA Romania
- Erste Group Bank
- Libra Internet Bank
- Banca Comerciala Romana
- Banca Transilvania S.A.
- Alpha Bank
- OTP Bank
- B2 Holding
- Intesa San Paolo Group
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ana Radnev, Cristina Reichmann