The dispute resolution practice at Filip & Company has an excellent track record in handling a range of contentious matters and complex international arbitration cases. The team is well known for representing a number of clients from major Romanian industries. Cătălin Alexandru ‘stands out for his intelligence and tenacity’; he co-heads the department with George Trantea, who excels in tax, public procurement, regulatory and commercial law disputes, and Cristina Tudoran, who made partner in January 2023. Liliana Dranca is well versed in administrative litigation.
Testimonials
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‘Filip & Company's dispute resolution practice is unique through the prism of lawyers that are very involved and passionate about every case they handle.'
- ‘What sets Filip & Company's dispute resolution practice apart is their unwavering commitment to excellence and their deep understanding of the complexities surrounding dispute resolution. They approach each case with a combination of legal acumen and a keen strategic mindset, ensuring that they provide tailored solutions that truly meet their clients' needs.'
- 'Filip & Company dispute resolution practice stands out for dedication, intelligence and rigor.’
‘Cătălin Alexandru heads the dispute resolution department of Filip & Company. He stands out for his intelligence and tenacity, interest in details and technical aspects and, very important to us, the knowledge of the insurance field.'
- 'Adrian Cristea stands out for his intelligence and vast experience in litigation (especially administrative disputes). He support us, always, in a prompt manner, being receptive to take all possible steps to obtain a favorable court decision.’
‘Catalin Alexandru and Irina Suatean showed great organizational skills, a pragmatic approach and top legal advice. The case was multi-jurisdictional and highly complex on so many levels. They navigated the client through all adversities while keeping their cool and finding a fast and successful solution to all problems.’
‘What I really appreciated about the Filip team was the deep involvement they had in the aspects for which I requested their legal assistance. At the same time, what made the collaboration with them complete was the relationship. I did not feel the classic rigidity of a large law firm, to feel that you are only talking to some specialists. Here I felt that I was talking to specialists who, beyond their professional skills, can be humane and open to a close relationship.’
‘Excellent knowledge of Romanian law and ability to apply it to international disputes in practice.'
Key clients
- The Supervisory Financial Authority
- COCA COLA HBC ROMANIA
- ING Bank N.V. – Bucharest Branch
- Kinetics Technology Spa
- Dataware Consulting
- Kandia
- City Insurance
- Bergenbier (Molson Coors Group)
- Bleu Pharma
- Ministry of Finance
- Omniasig
- Bricostore (Kingfisher Group)
- KONE Ascensorul SA
- Zentiva Group (several entities: Zentiva International AS Hlohovec Sucursala Bucuresti; Zentiva SA and Solacium Pharma
- Asirom
- Bayer
- Color Smart Distribution
- Next Energy Partners
- RCS&RDS
- Bristol Logistics
- PANDORA JEWELLERY ROMANIA S.R.L.
- BT Transilvania Leasing (member of Banca Transilvania group)
- Hidroelectrica
- FM Logistics
- Watermota
- Araderbio
- PepsiCo
- ADN Group
- Farmavet
- Pasteur Filiala Filipesti
- One United Properties
- BLITZ Group
- Delfingen Transilvania
- Prodplast S.A.
- VP Brands International S.A.
- Romanian-American Foundation
- Super Slam Limited
- Electrica S.A. and Electrica Serv S.A.
- Citibank Plc Dublin
- British American Tobacco Trading Romania
- Strauss Romania
- Medusa Hotel International S.R.L.
- Arctic
- Comtel Focus S.A.
Work highlights
- Representing the Romanian Ministry of Finance in ICSID arbitration proceedings concerning the acquisition and operation of the RAFO Rafinery.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Cătălin Alexandru, George Trantea, Cristina Tudoran