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Reff & Associates SCA

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Reff & Associates SCA, part of the Deloitte network, fields a ‘highly qualified and business-oriented team of experienced professionals’ in EU and competition law. Antitrust and cartel investigations are handled by the group, and state aid issues are a further area of strength. The ’impressive’ negotiation abilities of practice head Florentina Munteanu are a boon to clients, and her team includes Andrea Grigoras, an expert in antitrust matters and compliance with competition regulations, and Mihnea Radu, who assists  analysing cartels, abuse of dominance, and other anticompetitive practices.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I endorse Reff for their exceptional expertise and client-focused approach. They provide strategic, personalized advice, blending the agility of a boutique firm with the resources of a larger practice—truly setting them apart in the industry.’

  • ‘The individuals I've worked with stand out for their deep expertise, professionalism and dedication. They consistently go above and beyond, offering clear, strategic advice tailored to my needs. People like Florentina Munteanu have been invaluable, not just for their legal knowledge, but for their responsiveness and attention to detail.’

  • ‘The team stands out for its professionalism, promptness, proactive attitude.’

  • ‘Reff & Associates is highly qualified and business-oriented team of experienced professionals.’

  • 'Andrea Grigoras - high (unique) expertise in competition law.'

  • ‘The competition law team of Reff & Associates is really commercial in approach, understanding extremely well our industry and its challenges. Reff team strives for finding legal solutions that are aligned with our business objectives and this is rather unique among law firms.’

  • ‘Florentina Munteanu is the key competition lawyer. Her experience and knowledge as well as her negotiation abilities are impressive. We were also impressed by Andrea Grigoras and Mihnea Radu.’

  • ‘The EU & competition team is highly responsive and accessible. Irrespective of the complexity or urgency of the matter entrusted to them, they have proved a high level of engagement and promptness in their responses. They do not just provide legal advice; they offer solutions that take into account the broader commercial context in which the client operates. This level of insight is crucial, especially in the field of competition law, where business implications are as significant as the legal ones.’

Key clients

  • Fildas Trading
  • Orkla Foods, part of the Norwegian Orkla Group
  • DM Drogerie Markt
  • Logicom Distribution
  • ROCA INDUSTRY
  • Expo Market Doraly S.R.L.
  • Vectr Farm Braila S.R.L.
  • Smart Soft Power S.R.L.
  • BADER HOLDING GLOBAL GMBH

Work highlights

  • Assisting Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania in two investigations by the Competition Council: Robor rate and FICO Score.
  • Assisting Fildas Trading with a range of competition law matters deriving from distribution agreements.
  • Assisting ROCA Industry with the merger filing necessary for the acquisition of 70% of share capital of Workshop Doors S.R.L.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Andrea Grigoras
Reff & Associates SCA
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Florentina Munteanu
Reff & Associates SCA

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Florentina Munteanu

Other key lawyers

Andrea Grigoras, Mihnea Radu