The ‘incredibly smart and commercial’ capital markets team at Filip & Company is very highly regarded in the Romanian market. The group has an excellent track record in acting on a number of the most complex, high-value domestic and international transactions in the space. Led by Alexandru Bîrsan, who stands out as ‘a legend of Romanian capital markets', the practice's offering includes IPOs, bond issuances and share capital increases. Olga Niță is 'very hard working and intelligent'. Roxana Diaconu and Anca Badescu are key names to note.
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‘Their practice is unique in the market due to the capabilities of the partners and their approach to both topics and clients. They tend to take an integrated view of the issues, not only legal, but also business-related perspective, understand the context and suggest innovative solutions. I would say innovation in their case comes from the way they approach the topics, they structure their advice, as well as in testing the limits of regulation and interpreting norms in the client advantage.’
‘The individuals I work with really stand out - Alexandru Birsan, especially. I can undeniably say that his approach is different: solution-oriented, effective, thorough, with attention to details and the business context of the client. He takes time to really understand issues and comes up with tailor-made solutions which prove his knowledge, but also his very intelligent and empathic way of looking at different cases and/or company situations.’
‘The best capital markets team for entrepreneurial companies - quick, precise, innovative, with many years of experience across different sectors and many transactions. Always eager to assist in unique and new transactions. Always looking out for the best interest of the client, proactive when needed but never pushy. Very professional and always pleasure to engage.’
‘Alex Birsan who is an exceptional lawyer and capital markets expert managed to build a remarkable team of lawyers in his capital markets practice, team that truly reflects on the values he promises to clients and always delivers. Together with Olga Nita and Anca Badescu are the go-to team for any company that wants to go public or is already listed but is willing to step up its legal game.’
‘They are quite simply the best team in town. Incredibly smart and commercial, always "on", super fast delivery and great fun to work with. The team is super strong across the board, which is rare among law firms. Their advice is both technically perfect and commercially astute and they always see the big picture.’
‘Alex Birsan is the main partner and, even though relatively young, is a legend of Romanian capital markets. He has seen it all before, is unflappable and has a great sense of humour. He is very creative, a true problem solver and is always very involved.'
- 'Olga Nita is a young up and coming partner, very hard working, intelligent and technically sophisticated.'
‘Very large and well resourced practice. Extremely professional, Highly dependable.’
Key clients
- RCS&RDS S.A./ DIGI Communications N.V.
- Fondul Proprietatea S.A.
- Banca Transilvania
- Romanian Ministry of Finance
- One United Properties
- Roca Investments
- Impetum Group
- Austriacard Holdings AG
- 2Performant
- Holde Agri Invest
- Abris Capital Partners
- Electrica S.A.
- eMAG
- Piraeus Bank SA
- ADREM Corporate S.R.L.
Work highlights
- Advising Banca Translivania on the issuance of €600m preferred non-eligible bonds and €200m Tier 2 bonds issued under the bank’s EMTN programme in 2023.
- Assisting One United Properties with a share capital increase operation and subsequent admission to trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
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.
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
Filip & CompanyNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alexandru Bîrsan