Calin-Andrei Zamfirescu
Senior Partner and Founder
Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners
More information‘A go-to law firm when it comes to dispute resolution’, Zamfirescu Racoti Vasile & Partners has an excellent reputation for handling the full gamut of contentious matters. The ’outstanding‘ team regularly represents corporate and financial sector entities in litigation, and is equally strong in acting for private clients and government and state-owned companies. Domestic and international arbitration is another key driver of work for the group. Senior partner and firm founder Calin-Andrei Zamfirescu is a doyen in the dispute resolution space, and Cosmin Vasile is highly regarded for handling international arbitration proceedings. Alina Tugearu is well versed in advising on international arbitration and administrative disputes, and Cosmin Cojocaru brings expertise in construction litigation. Monica Strimbei and Violeta Saranciuc are also key names to note.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team is business oriented, very hands on, strategic visionaries, results oriented. Comforting to have such excellent team by our side. Plus always available and passionate about their work.’
‘Cosmin Vasile is the strategist and he has such amazing vision and is able to plan the perfect strategy to get the result. Ovidiu Serban is also a good lawyer, knows exactly how to pin point the essential in his pleadings and he does a great job.’
‘The arbitration team is outstanding. Our collaboration has been easy and efficient, because the team is flexible and responsive and the team members at all levels are individually strong performers.’
‘Cosmin Vasile has confirmed his strong reputation in the field of international arbitration, demonstrating pragmatic and commercially sound judgement.'
- 'I appreciate Violeta Saranciuc’s full commitment to our case, proactiveness and excellent performance in writing and at the hearings.'
- 'Cosmin Cojocaru has excellent abilities of analysis, synthesis and transmission of information, particularly in cases that imply substantial amount of evidence.’
‘Commercially astute, excellent strategy advice, solid knowledge and great advocacy skills. ZRVP team is a go-to law firm when it comes to dispute resolution in Romania. Dedication to the client is a plus.’
‘Cosmin Vasile is an excellent manager who seems to know how to form a great team. His strategy advice makes the difference. Alina Tugearu's passion and dedication, doubled by solid knowledge and advocacy skill make us choose the firm for complex and sensitive matters.’
Key clients
- OMV Petrom
- Alum/Vimetco
- Romgaz
- Immofinanz
- Asigurarea Romaneasca – Asirom Vienna Insurance Group
- Romprest
- Raiffeisen Bank
- GÜLERMAK Ağır Sanayi İnşaat ve Taahhüt A.Ş.
- Kronospan
- Aktor Greece
Work highlights
- Represented Romgaz in contractual litigation relating to the Iernut Thermal Power Plant project.
- Represented Romprest Service Company in multiple disputes.
- Represented OMV Aktiengesellschaft in an ICC dispute against the Ministry of Environment for the recovery of environmental costs of circa $60m stemming from the privatisation of SNP Petrom.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Violeta Saranciuc
Partner
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Cosmin Vasile
Managing Partner
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Monica Strimbei
Partner
Cosmin Cojocaru
Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Calin-Andrei Zamfirescu, Stan Tirnoveanu, Cosmin Vasile, Alina Tugearu, Monica Strimbei, Andrei Dumitrescu, Ovidiu Serban, Cosmin Cojocaru