DLA Piper Dinu SCA handles a steady workflow of domestic M&A transactions and international deals involving Romanian elements. The department is recognised for its niche expertise in venture capital matters, representing start-ups, angel investors and venture capital funds. Marian Dinu heads up the practice. Paula Corban-Pelin specialises in M&A in the energy and financial services sectors; Oana Dutu-Buzura was promoted to partner in May 2023.

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  • ‘Great knowledge base for corporate related matters in Romania coupled with a very responsive team.’

  • 'Cohesive team of very well-prepared professionals.'

Key clients

  • Intrum AB
  • Energy Assets Investment
  • The Phoenix Insurance Group
  • Globant
  • Yougov PLC
  • General Electric
  • Capvis
  • Hydro Extruded Solutions AB
  • Ox2
  • Engie Romania
  • Publicis Groupe
  • Intrum A.B
  • Binance
  • Wizz Air
  • Evolution Prest Systems S.R.L. (Evomag)
  • Adservio Social Inovation
  • Green Horse Games
  • R+P Ropeco A.G.
  • Elisa OYJ
  • Agrii Romania
  • Deepstash Srl
  • Polhem Infra
  • Early Game Partners BV
  • Dante International (EMAG)
  • Fintech OS
  • Roboself Technology Srl
  • Intelligent It Srl
  • Bright Spaces Srl
  • Asmodee Group
  • Bank Leumi Israel
  • Green Group
  • Abris Cee Mid-Market Fund III Lp
  • Hcl Technologies
  • Wipro
  • PNE
  • London Stock Exchange Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Globant on the acquisition of Pentalog Romania SRL and Pentalog HR Romania SRL from the Pentalog Group founders.
  • Advised Publicis Groupe on the acquisition of Tremend Software Consulting from Marius Hanganu, Ioan Cocan and Bogdan Nitulescu.
  • Advised Intrum AB on exiting its Romanian operations through the sale of its NPL portfolio to DDM Group AG.

Lawyers

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Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marian Dinu

Other key lawyers

Paula Corban-Pelin, Oana Dutu-Buzura, Cristina Bucur, Bogdan Buta, Sandra Cahu, Denisa Achim-Postea