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CMS is choice dispute resolution counsel for a number of major global companies that have involvement in some of Romania’s key industries. The practice has a robust arbitration offering for international and domestic cases, and is also experienced in litigation at all levels of court in Romania. Horia Draghici leads the practice and focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration, tax and employment disputes. For contentious regulatory matters, Cristina Popescu is the name to note, while standout support is provided by Andrei Cristescu. Anna Morogai departed the firm for an in-house role in July 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The CMS team managed to address a wide variety of issues and items in a complex set of ongoing court cases and appropriately answered to both raised questions and challenges to our demands and requests. The team was fully available in a wide variety of tasks, including any negotiations and or specific communication to counterparties.’

  • ‘We consider that the partnerships with CMS to be really useful and helpful, having in mind the overall complex court case environment and multi-layered risks, laying ahead of us. The communication and support that is provided by Horia Draghiic stands out as an exemplarily and he and his team managed to provide timely and adequate solution to our demands and requests. Furthermore, the overall level of planning and rolling-out the chosen legal strategy proved to be the appropriate one and met fully our expectations.’

  • ‘Team was very organized and always available to support. They were able to provide recommendations and opinion/estimates of the success.’

  • ‘Andrei Cristescu was providing the legal advice in practical and not theoretical way, connecting the legal principles with specifics of the case.'

  • 'Tatiana Casapciuc manoeuvred through the complexity of the case and was always on top of any detail that was present and needed to be taken into consideration.’

  • ‘Superb industry knowledge, creative and comprehensive approach.’

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.

Horia Draghici

Other key lawyers

Cristina Popescu, Andrei Cristescu, Florentin Giurgea, Tatiana Casapciuc