Under the leadership of M&A expert Bruno Leroy, the corporate team at Leroy si Asociatii has established strong credentials for handling M&A, joint ventures, and investments and divestments. Automotive, banking and finance, consumer goods, insurance, energy, construction and agribusiness are key sector strengths for the group, which is also widely recognised for its specialist focus in assisting French clients with corporate matters. Other key practitioners include the 'versatile and very competent' Andreea Toma and senior associates Ruxandra Manciu and Anda Tufan.
Testimonials
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‘The team is extremely united between juniors and partners which is rather rare in a law firm and promotes reactivity. On the other hand, the team perfectly knows both French and Romanian mentalities, which is a very valuable asset for negotiations.’
‘The main partner Bruno Leroy is personally involved in resolving the difficulties of a negotiation and goes beyond his role as legal adviser. Adriana Sparatu and Andrea Toma have a perfect knowledge of Romanian law, which is just normal, but above all, show great imagination to find the most favourable legal solution for their client.’
‘Smart, reliable and efficient team.’
‘Bruno Leroy and Anda Tufan are both available and efficient.’
‘Excellent team, very dedicated to clients.’
‘Bruno Leroy- outstanding knowledge of the Romanian market. Andreea Toma- a true business partner, versatile and very competent.’
‘Very professional team with perfect knowledge of the Romanian market specificities. Special knowledge of the potential cultural differences which position the team perfectly to support cross border transactions.’
‘All the professionals I've met benefit from a multi cultural business experience and speak several languages fluently.’
Key clients
- Louis Vuitton
- ETI European Food Industries S.A.
- EMI EQUIPEMENT MAINTENANCE INDUSTRIE
- Servier
- Gefco
- CEVA Logistics
- Intacct
- Tereos
- Engie Romania
- Groupe Rocher
- Bird&Bird
- Expert Petroleum
- Financiere Esterel SAS
Work highlights
- Advised Tereos on the divestment of its interest in a company that operates a large sugar factory in Romania.
- Advised EMI Equipement Maintenance Industrie and its shareholders on all legal aspects of an investment of a majority stake by the private equity fund Innova.
- Advised Engie on the due diligence process and drafting and negotiation of agreements for a business transfer agreement and share purchase agreement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bruno Leroy