Stefan Mantea
Băncilă, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRLThe 'very well prepared, highly reliable and efficient' corporate and M&A practice at Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii SPRL is jointly led by Radu Diaconu, who advises on a broad range of work, including mergers and spin off processes, and Stefan Mantea, who made partner in July 2023. Senior managing associate Irina Corcoveanu joined the group from private practice. Senior associates Larisa Jurcă and Rares Crîșmaru are names to note.
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‘Bancila, Diaconu si Asociatii has one of the best team of lawyers we have worked with. They are very well prepared, highly reliable and efficient. They were always by our side, explaining us all the legal implications and protecting our interest. We are very pleased with the collaboration with them.’
‘Nicoleta Gheorghe provided us excellent services. She is very knowledgeable, prompt and always thinking at our best interests.’
‘The team formed of Stefan Mantea, Nicoleta Gheorghe and Otilia Oglage provided us excellent services, providing the best approach in a timely and efficient manner. They showed a good understanding of our needs and responded very prompt to all our requests. We had a good cooperation with them and we highly recommend them for corporate and M&A projects.’
‘Stefan Manteo is technically very good and solution-oriented. Stefan provided smart legal advice, which helped a lot in the negotiations with the other party to close the transaction (a growth equity raising deal).’
‘Radu Diaconu is a top notch lawyer and managing partner, and Stefan Mantea is a very good lawyer with great skills to manage his team and deliver the expected results. I truly value our work with them.’
‘Stefan Mantea is our main contact. Very proactive, highly responsive, top legal knowledge, bold but calm and strategic throughout the negotiation of our deal. We are always happy to benefit by his support.'
'Otilia Oglage is an exceptional lawyer from this new generation.’
‘Very good legal knowledge. Strong sector understanding. Very well organized to provide quick responses to difficult questions.’
Key clients
- Agrisol International RO SRL
- The sole shareholder of Aromatique Food SRL
- Vastint Romania SRL
- Daas Impex SRL
- Honeywell Group
- Lenovo Group
- Atlas Warehousing SRL
- Ebm-Papst Automotive & Drives Romania SRL
- The shareholders of Cytogenomic Medical Laboratory SRL
- Clarfon SA
- Eco Euro Doors SRL
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Clarfon on the sale of the majority shares to V4C Acquisition 1, a Polish investment fund.
- Advised the shareholders of Cytogenomic Medical Laboratory on the sale of an 85% majority stake to Future Life.
- Advised Aromatique’s sole shareholder on the sale of a majority stake to Turpaz Industries.
Lawyers
Leading associates
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Practice head
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Radu Diaconu, Ștefan Mantea