Wolf Theiss' corporate and M&A offering in Romania includes assisting prominent international entities, private equity clients and software developers with a range of transactional matters. The team has been kept busy acting for private equity funds, and advising multinational clients on group restructurings. Practice head Ileana Glodeanu is 'very inspiring', and is highly regarded for her expertise in assisting TMT, energy and pharmaceutical companies with transactional matters. Managing partner of the Bucharest office Bryan Jardine is a key name in the team. Counsels Mihai Coadă and George Ghitu and senior associate Cornelia Postelnicu, who provides ‘excellent advice on issues associated with M&A matters', are also recommended. The group was bolstered by the arrival of Andreea Cărare in February 2023.
Testimonials
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‘Cornelia Postelnicu was very helpful, she has a very broad knowledge across multiple sectors and she is very commercial in her approach. Definitely one of the best up-and-coming lawyers.'
‘Wolf Theiss has great industry expertise, and a client centric approach. They offer quick response and they are extremely reliable.’
‘Cornelia Postelnicu was very helpful and provided very specific advice regarding the Romanian market. She has very good legal and IT know-how and was very quick in response.’
‘The individuals at this law firm distinguish themselves through their exceptional legal expertise, client-focused approach, and dedication. Their standout qualities include strategic thinking and meticulous research skills. These attributes, coupled with a strong culture of teamwork, have been highly valued in our partnership.’
‘Ileana Glodeanu is always available, from start to finish, and not just manages but also works alongside her team (hands-on approach), which is rare for a partner of her caliber. Mihai Coada is also an excellent professional with very good understanding of the soft points of a transaction. ’
‘Cornelia Postelnicu has provided excellent advice on issues associated with M&A matters. Not only that she gives very practicable solutions, but Cornelia is very collaborative and works incredibly well with other advisors.'
‘Cornelia Postelnicu is highly motivated in reaching the objectives set out by the client. She has a pragmatic approach, communication is clear and is adamant to being a solution oriented lawyer.’
‘Ileana Glodeanu is a very inspiring and enthusiastic person and knows perfectly how to engage her team in challenging situations. The legal experience, know how and tool-set as well as her always open way to approach new projects and to find solutions is impressive. Her way of thinking and acting is different compared to other lawyers and her capability to create a strategy and directly implement it into the transaction make her a great leader for her team.'
Key clients
- Apex Alliance
- Arobs Transilvania Software
- CGI Inc.
- Dacia Plant
- Emona Capital
- ERGO Group
- Fortech
- Jade Power Trust
- KKR & Co. Inc.
- MHC Software
- Novalpina Capital
- Osram Continental
- Penta Investments
- Revetas Capital Advisors
- Snyk
- Sunman Toys
- The Carlyle Group
- Trillium Corporate
- Vienna Insurance Group (VIG)
- Visma AS
- Vodafone
Work highlights
- Assisted Fortech's shareholders with the sale of the company.
- Assisting Arobs Transilvania Software with its acquisition of Centrul de Soft Pro.
- Advising Jade Power Trust on the sale of its portfolio of six renewable energy projects to Enery Power Holding.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ileana Glodeanu