Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners has a strong track record for privatisations and transactional matters. The corporate and M&A team represents domestic and European entities from the energy, oil and gas, aviation, real estate, and construction sectors. Anca Danilescu, who heads up the practice, is 'an excellent corporate lawyer and a brilliant negotiator'. She is ably supported by the 'talented' managing associate Lidia Trandafir.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The corporate team never ceases to amaze me with its excellent availability and reaction time. I have worked with them on several projects during the years, especially on corporate matters, and the lawyers are always solution-oriented and extremely well prepared for all situations. What I like most about them is the fact they provide a holistic approach to every mandate assigned and adapt quickly to new circumstances.'

  • 'They are the go-to firm for complex situations when you need lawyers that understand your business, keep an overview and a clear structure of all legal implications and never lose sight of all risks involved.’

  • ‘We work closely with Anca Danilescu and Lidia Trandafir. Of course, depending on the nature of the project, other lawyers from different departments join the team. One of the advantages of working with a business law firm of their size is that no matter the legal problem, your business is covered.'

  • 'Anca Danilescu is an excellent corporate lawyer and a brilliant negotiator, highly experienced in restructurings and acquisitions. Even when situations get heated or complicated, she spreads calmness and always figures a way out. As in every job, this comes with experience and she clearly trusts her abilities and knowledge. And we do too.'

  • 'Lidia Trandafir is a young and talented business lawyer and working with her is every time a pleasant experience. Not only she makes a perfect duo with Anca, but she is also committed and hard-working, coming up with realistic solutions to serve our objectives.’

Key clients

  • Alro S.A. / Vimetco N.V.
  • Saint Gobain Group
  • UniCredit Bank
  • Transport Trade Services
  • Elpreco – CRH Group
  • CEECAT Capital
  • Modulo Decorative Solutions
  • Lerta Energy
  • Meta Cellest
  • Duraziv

Work highlights

  • Advised Saint Gobain Construction Products Romania on the restructuring of its business in Romania.
  • Assisted the shareholders of Modulo Decorative Solutions with transferring shares issued by the company.
  • Advised the shareholders of IT Smart Distribution on the sale of a 100% stake in the company to ELKO Group.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Anca Danilescu

Other key lawyers

Lidia Trandafir