With strength in handling both debt and equity transactions, the team at RTPR | Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu SCA has been counsel to parties in a number of high-profile IPOs. The group is also well regarded for its regulatory advice in relation to capital markets matters. ‘Exceptionally experienced lawyer … for capital markets transactions’ Mihai Ristici co-leads the capital markets group with Victor Pădurari, who has expertise across banking and finance, capital markets and projects transactions. Support to the practice heads comes from Andreea Burtoiu and Vlad Stamatescu.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great collaboration, extensive knowledge and timely delivery of work.’

  • ‘Vlad Stamatescu - I appreciate his availability and willingness to solve problems, as well as his ability to remain calm and navigate conflictual situations, apart from his extensive knowledge of the legal matters.’

  • ‘Experienced and business-minded team of professionals, who understands the clients' needs and is focused on providing practical and efficient advice.’

  • ‘Mihai Ristici is an exceptionally experienced lawyer in Romania for capital markets transactions. Mihai combines business skills, hands-on approach and negotiation skills, which makes him a top-notch choice for this type of mandates.’

Key clients

  • WOOD & Company Financial Services, a.s.
  • Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
  • Vanguard
  • Credit Suisse
  • BNP Paribas
  • Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
  • Barclays Bank
  • Electrica
  • BRD Groupe Societe Generale
  • Unicredit Bank
  • Autonom Services

Work highlights

  • Advised WOOD & Company Financial Services, a.s. on the attempted EUR 85m IPO and admission to trading of Agricover Holding SA, an issuer active in the food industry.
  • Provided regulatory advice to Morgan Stanley Smith Barney on its activity in Romania.
  • Provided regulatory advice to Vanguard on its activity in Romania.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mihai Ristici, Victor Padurari

Other key lawyers

Andreea Burtoiu, Vlad Stamatescu