The dispute resolution practice at Reff & Associates SCA has a solid track record in handling tax litigation, as well as real estate and construction disputes, competition litigation and contentious regulatory matters. Practice head Mihnea Galgoţiu-Săraru and Ana Galgoţiu-Săraru are the key names.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Young, professional team, willing to learn about new businesses, new legal situations, friendly and have good communication skills.’

  • ‘All the members of the dispute resolution team are very good professionals regardless of whether you work with a partner or with a junior. They have the ability to give very prompt responses in urgent matters and they have the ability to mobilize at short notice.’

  • ‘They are very open, have a vast experience, they seek to find original solutions and from the client's perspective.’

  • ‘On dispute resolution we have the pleasure to work with Ana Galgotiu Sararu and Mihnea Galgotiu Sararu. I can declare that they were extremely involved in the cases managed, and the results were good. During the collaboration, they showed total availability, submitted research work and proposed new solutions, a fact that increased the chances of success.’

  • ‘The team has a very strong knowledge and experience and understand the core business.’

  • ‘The team delivers what it is expected or above expectations. The deadlines set are met on a regular basis. The team members are easy to be approached. The people involved in providing the professional services demonstrate strong technical knowledge and relevant prior experience. Moreover they demonstrate appropriate knowledge about the particularities of our group.’

  • ‘Mihnea Galgotiu-Sararu: always available for discussions, very good client relationship, sound knowledge on legal matters, reliable when providing fee estimates, relevant experience demonstrated when providing assistance on assessing risks.’

  • ‘Reff & Associates SCA dispute resolution team consistently delivers top-tier service. Their dedication to ensure open communication and collaborative solutions results in a less stressful and more efficient resolution process. Their ability to adapt and navigate unforeseen challenges showcases their expertise, they are a highly skilled, commercially-focused and results-oriented dispute resolution team.’

Key clients

  • Damen Holding BV
  • Tinmar Energy S.A.
  • Vastint Romania
  • AFI Europe Romania
  • BCR and BCR BpL
  • Catena
  • Enel Group
  • Ikea Romania SA
  • Banca Transilvania
  • Speedwell Group
  • Alexandrion Grup Romania
  • Nepi Rockcastle Group PLC
  • Berlin Chemie A. Menarini
  • Deutsche Leasing România IFN SA
  • Lidl Discount SRL
  • Prime Kapital Group
  • Caterpillar Financial Services Poland Sp. Z.o.o.
  • Gránit Polus
  • LikeIt
  • Transport Urban Sinaia SRL
  • B2Kapital Portfolio Management SRL/Ultimo Portfolio Investment (Luxembourg) SA
  • Arcade Group/Estrada Management
  • Mulberry Group (Take Project SRL and MTInv Holding BV)
  • adidas Romania SRL
  • Frasinul SRL
  • Anil Mantra Group of Companies
  • Chemfor Balkan SRL
  • Independent Oil Tools
  • Emergy Stribog
  • Studium Green SRL
  • Auchan Romania SA
  • Fepra International
  • Ingka Investments
  • Allianso Park Management SRL

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mihnea Galgoțiu-Săraru

Other key lawyers

Ana Galgoțiu-Săraru