Oana Ionascu
Clifford Chance BadeaClifford Chance Badea's offering in banking and finance receives client acclaim for its ‘great local knowhow of both M&A processes and project financing’. The team has a stellar track record in the representation of major banks and lenders, being frequently a part of complex cross-border financings, acquisition and project finance, asset finance, banking-related M&A, and financial regulatory matters. The senior figures to note are: Daniel Badea, a veteran of major financings and the firm’s risk management expert; Cosmin Anghel, who assists banks, IFIs and private equity sponsors with a range of financial products; Andreea Sisman, who has a strong transactional portfolio; and capital markets go-to Madalina Rachieru. In April 2024 the team was bolstered by the arrival of Oana Ionascu from Dentons; she adds experience in bilateral and syndicated cross-border loan financing. Madalina Mailat is a further contact to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Sophisticated knowledge and experts in solving complicated matters in high level background.’
‘Andreea Sisman is a talented and dedicated lawyer, ready to solve any complex matter in an elegant manner.’
‘Good team of professionals.’
‘People with strong expertise.’
‘The team has a great local know-how of both M&A processes and project financing approach, well knowledgeable of the updates to the legislation that are crucial for transactions.’
‘Exquisite, always a pleasure to work with them strong commitment towards share knowledge, educational events availability, responsiveness innovative mindset, nothing is impossible attitude.’
Key clients
- Enery Development
- Banca Comerciala Romana
- EBRD
- UniCredit Bank
- Commerzbank
- Citigroup
- Banco Santander
- Nofar Energy
- ING Bank
- NEPI Rockcastle
Work highlights
- Advised Enery Development on the project financing from Unicredit Bank for developing Sarmasag solar project in Romania.
- Advised EBRD and OTP Bank on providing financing to BIG Mega Renewable Energy for the construction and operation of the 102 MW Urleasca wind farm in Brăila county in Eastern Romania.
- Advised international banks on several financing transactions for DIGI Communications group, including on two EKN- and Finnvera- covered export credit facilities for the purchase of goods and services for expanding the telecoms networks.
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Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Andreea Sisman
Clifford Chance BadeaPractice head
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Daniel Badea, Madalina Rachieru, Cosmin Anghel, Andreea Sisman