Filip & Company's position as one of the notable full-service domestic firms extends to the area of capital markets, where the firm fields a team which regularly acts on major domestic and international transactions. Eye-catching IPOs, high-valued notes issuances, share sales, and capital increases are all frequent features of the team’s slate of work. One of Romania’s top senior corporate lawyers, Alexandru Birsan, oversees the capital markets practice and has experience leading the full range of matters. His team includes Olga Niță, a client favourite for her ‘deep knowledge of capital markets’; Anca Badescu, whose practice has a broad transactional focus, and Roxana Diaconu.
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Testimonials
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- Alex Birsan is a wonderful lawyer and a voice of reason in a sea of complexity.
- Filip & Company consistently sets the standard for legal services in Romania and is always the top choice for local partnership. The team demonstrates exceptional market knowledge and a deep understanding of both local and international requirements, which translates into clear, practical advice and seamless execution on complex transactions. Their collaborative approach and commitment to client service are evident in every interaction, making them a truly reliable and valued partner. Compared to other firms, Filip & Company stands out for its expertise, responsiveness, and ability to deliver consistently excellent results.
- The team is very reliable in terms of delivering on time against very tight deadlines. Alex Birsan is "always on"; it is a pleasure to see your counsel making an effort to take calls at any time of day and make themselves available.
- Alexandru Bîrsan is an outstanding lawyer and a key reason for our continued trust in Filip & Company. His depth of experience, strategic insight, and practical approach to problem-solving have been invaluable on numerous occasions. Alexandru’s professionalism, integrity, and dedication to client interests set him apart, and his leadership ensures the highest standards across the team. Working with Alexandru is always a positive experience, and his advice is consistently of the highest quality.
- ‘Exceptional knowledge of both legal issues and also commercial aspects. Deep pool of talent, professionalism. Ability to deliver under tight deadlines.’
- ‘Alexandru Bîrsan truly adds value to projects.'
- 'Olga Niță has deep knowledge of capital markets.’
- ‘Filip & Co is home to Romania's leading capital markets practice. The entire team is exceptional. Each lawyer brings an intensely "client first" approach to every transaction. The team is incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. You know with Filip & Co that you're going to get the right answer right away. Few other firms anywhere in the world deliver with their level of client service. The team is both remarkably capable and very approachable. This is definitely the team you want in your corner on any transaction. They will get the deal done - and you'll enjoy the process!’
- ‘Alexandru Bîrsan really sets a tone of exceptional performance and client service. He is both incredibly sophisticated and delightfully approachable. He brings a steady hand, calm demeanor and straightforward advisory approach that always puts his client first. He knows the market, he knows what every deal participant needs and wants, and he has an uncanny way of helping everyone get to the finish line without being overbearing. He is the leading corporate lawyer in Romania and is a "must have" on any deal in Romania. He is a true leader who is a phenomenal asset to Filip & Co and the market overall.'
- ‘Highly specialised and skilled capital markets team, the best on the Romanian market. They understand the law and the limitations of it but at the same time are open to get creative and help the client in any circumstances. Always open to innovate and try something new, without limiting the management and the entrepreneurs. That's truly one of a kind!’
Key clients
- Banca Transilvania S.A.
- DIGI Romania S.A./ DIGI Communications N.V.
- One United Properties S.A.
- Fondul Proprietatea S.A.
- Romanian Ministry of Public Finance
- Roca Investments
- Agista Investments
- Holde Agri Invest S.A.
- BC “MAIB” S.A.
- ROCA Industry Holdingrock1 S.A.
- AROBS Transilvania Software S.A.
- Simtel Team S.A.
- Teilor Holding S.A.
Work highlights
Assisting Banca Transilvania with the issuance and subsequent listing on the Irish Stock Exchange and the Bucharest Stock Exchange of three series of non-preferred eligible sustainable notes with a total value of €1.5bn.
Assisting J.P. Morgan SE, Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG, Erste Group Bank AG, Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Unicredit Bank GmbH, and BT Capital Partners S.A with the establishment of a corporate notes programme of up to €1.5bn and with the first issuance of notes worth €500m by S.N.G.N. Romgaz S.A.
Assisting a consortium of banks - comprising Banca Comercială Română S.A., BNP PARIBAS, Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG, ING Bank N.V., J.P. Morgan SE, Raiffeisen Bank International AG, BT Capital Partners S.A., Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., Société Générale and UniCredit Bank GmbH - with the first issuance and subsequent listing on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange of green bonds with a value of up to €500m issued by Societăția Energetice Electrica SA.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Olga Niță
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Roxana Diaconu
Practice head
Alexandru Bîrsan
Other key lawyers
Olga Niță; Anca Badescu; Andreea Banica; Roxana Diaconu