With an established reputation in the Romanian legal market, D&B David si Baias SCA can support clients with the full gamut of competition issues, including state aid, merger control, foreign direct investments, and public procurement. The team presents particular expertise in investigations conducted by the Romanian Competition Council, handling various procedures, namely abuse of dominant positions, suspected boycotting activities, sectoral inquiries, and price fixing. The practice is jointly steered by Sorin David, who has notable experience in handling disputes against competition authorities, and Lucian Bozian, adept at enforcement proceedings. Other key members are Sonia Voinescu, who regularly manages state aid projects, and Gabriela Ifrim, recommended for restructuring aid matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Team members are very well prepared and they have an excellent understanding of the business and in this context, they can provide useful legal advice. They are very supportive, flexible, and client oriented.’
- ‘They have a solution each time no matter the complexity of a certain task. They are very calm and hands on.’
- ‘Availability and knowledge.’
- ‘Empathy and true sparing partners.’
- ‘The EU and competition practice of D&B David si Baias is regarded as one of the strongest in Romania, distinguished by its blend of local credibility and EU-level expertise. The team frequently advises on high-profile antitrust investigations, merger control procedures, and state aid matters, and is known for its ability to manage sensitive cases before the Romanian Competition Council and the European Commission. What makes the practice unique is the combination of deep technical knowledge and anticipation of regulatory trends coming out of Brussels, which positions clients ahead of the curve. Compared with peers, the group offers a higher level of integration between preventive compliance, risk assessment, and contentious work, supported by innovative tools such as digital compliance platforms and customised training programmes for in-house teams.’
- ‘Sonia Voinescu is likewise regarded as a trusted adviser in competition law, combining deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic approach. Her strength lies in translating the complexity of competition and state aid regulations into clear, actionable advice.'
Key clients
- CEC Bank
- Altex Romania
- Fildas-Catena Group
- City Grill Group
- OMV Petrom
- Asociatia Editorilor din Romania (AER)
- Romanian Board of Dental Physicians (CMSR)
- Angelini Pharmaceuticals
- Fan Courier
- Lidl Romania
- TAROM
- Signal Iduna Asigurare Reasigurare
Work highlights
Advised Altex Romania on its strategic acquisition of Brico Depot store network in Romania.
Advised CEC Bank on securing the European Commission’s state aid clearance decision for a new €200m recapitalisation.
Advising City Grill Group on competition and public procurement matters relating to commercial leases in an airport.
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Practice head
Sorin David; Lucian Bozian
Other key lawyers
Sonia Voinescu; Gabriela Ifrim