Ioana Katona
Bondoc si Asociatii SCARepresentation of clients in heavily regulated sectors is a standout speciality of the dispute resolution practice at Bondoc si Asociatii SCA. Within that, administrative disputes and environmental litigation are noted strengths, while the team also has considerable experience before European courts. At the helm of the practice, Viorel Dinu has broad litigation experience; Lucian Bondoc excels in commercial litigation, including for life sciences clients; and Ioana Katona is the main contact for tax and administrative disputes. At a more junior level, Răzvan Agarici comes with client recommendation for his ‘superb communication skills’.
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‘Great team, very knowledgeable!’
‘Razvan Agarici - great lawyer, great mind, superb communication skills, it is a pleasure to have him taking the lead over a legal matter.’
Key clients
- Engie Romania
- Returo Deposit – Return System
- Weidmuller Romania
- Haleon Romania
- Opella
- Solarealize Park
- Save the Children Romania
- Kazan Group
- Patiline
- Glaxosmithkline
- Radio Free Europe
- TBI Money IFN S.A.
- Electrica Furnizare
- Balcke-Dürr – Energy Solutions S.p.a. (Mutares investment fund)
- Town of Novaci
Work highlights
- Represented Engie Romania before the European Court of Justice in proceedings based on art. 267 of the Treaty of Functioning of the European Union (application for a preliminary ruling) in a matter of interpretation of EU Directive 2009/73/CE on natural gas market and of the European Union Fundamental Rights Charter (principle of double jeopardy).
- Represented the appointed administrator of the deposit-return system for waste packages, which came into operation in Romania pursuant to legislative and Governmental decisions, at the end of 2023.
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.
Lucian Bondoc, Viorel Dinu, Ioana Katona