Dispute resolution

Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii

‘A robust team of dispute resolution attorneys’ makes up the department at Tuca Zbârcea & Asociatii, which is regularly called upon for some of Romania’s most complex and high-profile cases, in both arbitration and litigation. Clients include a swathe of the most prominent private sector operators, both international and domestic, but the firm is also a reliable choice for public sector bodies. From a substantial line-up, key names include: Robert Rosu, a senior figure that ’knows the law inside out’; litigator Ionut Serban, who has appeared before the Court of Justice of the European Union and Romanian courts at all levels; Cornel Popa, an esteemed figure in commercial and investment arbitration and mediation; Ioana Hrisafi, accomplished in both domestic arbitration and the full spectrum of litigation; and Christina Vladescu, whose business litigation practice goes from strength to strength. ‘Young lawyers with perfect client skills’ Valentin Moga-Shaban and Mihail Moisescu are both also recommended.

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‘Our company has been working with Tuca Zbarcea and Asociatii for years, primarily in litigation and arbitration cases. The firm has a robust team of dispute resolution attorneys. They acted for us on several cases arising from multiple areas of law: fiscal, insolvency, labour etc. as well as on different arbitration cases. I would describe them as being professional, committed, excellent strategists with both written and oral skills, focused on obtaining the desired outcome and willingness to constantly improve and develop. Tuca Zbarcea and Asociatii is a clear leader in the litigation and arbitration field.’
‘For arbitration, I highly recommend Cornel Popa and Cornelia Tabîrță. Cornel is very experienced, he really sees the bigger picture and acts accordingly. His advice is thorough, efficient and well documented. He exhibits excellent arbitration management skills and great practical judgement. Cornelia is a star in the making and a stand-out specialist: she is perceptive and driven, with a very strong background in various areas of law. She is extremely responsive and I have greatly appreciated the manner in which she always made herself available. She also has a solid understanding of our needs and expectations.'
'Ionut Serban is a knowledgeable litigator, outstanding at defending our interests. He is an accomplished attorney with a refined approach to client representation. He is a confident presence in court, professional and courteous.'
'Catalina Mihailescu is an efficient, accessible and highly involved lawyer, she is one of the firm’s main partners dealing with insolvency cases. Her analyses are very precise and constructive, she has deep knowledge of the insolvency law and also a high level of commercial insight.'
'Valentin Moga-Shaban and Mihai Moisescu are young lawyers with perfect client skills. They are hardworking, intelligent and resourceful, offering valuable input on legal issues. They are reliable and focused.’
‘Robert Rosu is brilliant! If you want someone who understands your case and knows the law inside out, then he is the one. He simply stays ahead of the game and spots potential issues before they arise. I really appreciate his calm approach in court; it gives you confidence when things get intense.'
‘The lawyers are dedicated to each case and very professionally trained.’
‘Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii has one of the strongest dispute resolution teams on the Romanian market.’

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