The client base of Filip & Company features some of the foremost employers in Romania, as well as international companies, local entrepreneurs, and public institutions. It has an excellent track record in some of the country’s most notable employment law disputes, as well as assisting clients with the full suite of advisory work. Practice head Ioan Dumitrascu has led the team for more than 15 years and has vast experience in collective bargaining, reorganisations, and technical contentious matters. For employment law disputes, Cristina Tudoran is the contact to note. Alexandru Moraru is an additional name to note, advising on labor and commercial law matters, as well as assisting with disputes.
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Testimonials
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- The team is extremely professional - very knowledgeable, passionate, very empathetic and supportive.
- She is very smart, the most empathetic and supportive person I know, the most professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated!
- ‘Very good business understanding with applicable legal advice with practical solutions.’
- ‘Cristina Tudoran is the partner who is very close to our business, understanding the specifics and offering solutions in due time and which are easy to be implemented.’
- ‘Collaboration is exceptional - very prompt, clear and with an approach that means the client can take an informed and clear decision. People's attitude in the firm stands out. Outstanding professionalism is at high standards every time.’
- ‘This practice stands out for its combination of deep legal expertise and a highly client-focused approach. The team takes time to understand our business and challenges, delivering practical, commercially viable solutions. Their key strengths include responsiveness, proactivity, and clear communication, making complex legal matters easy to navigate.'
- ‘The individuals we work with stand out for their combination of expertise, professionalism, and a deeply client-focused approach. What differentiates them from competitors is not just their technical knowledge, but their ability to provide practical, commercially minded advice and to anticipate issues before they arise.'
- ‘Talent, dedication and professionalism, especially that of the labor litigation team, particularly that of Cristina Tudoran. For her, it seems that your case is never too much, too difficult, or too insignificant.’
Key clients
- L’Oréal
- Zentiva
- Beko
- British American Tobacco Trading Romania
- British American Shared Services (Europe) S.R.L.
- RETIM
Work highlights
Assisting L'Oréal with employment-related matters, including disciplinary and performance issues, internal policy reviews, and personnel structure adjustments in response to business changes.
Assisted Zentiva with strengthening its organisational structure by clarifying reporting lines and decision-making authority, advising on sensitive personnel matters, overseeing internal investigations, and supporting conflict resolution.
Advising British American Tobacco Trading and its group companies on specific employment matters, including terminations, disciplinary actions, performance management, teleworking, holiday balance issues, internal policy reviews, and dispute resolution.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ioan Dumitrașcu
Other key lawyers
Cristina Tudoran; Alexandru Moraru